24 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that TIP39 and its receptor PTH2R, identified in human epidermis, may play a role in keratinocyte function and influence skin differentiation.
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December 2016 in “Experimental cell research” This study reveals that CSPG4-positive basal cell keratinocytes show distinct global gene expression from CSPG4-negative cells, despite similar colony-forming efficiency.
61 citations
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May 2016 in “Scientific reports” This study found that IMT-P8, a novel cell-penetrating peptide, effectively facilitated the dermal delivery of proteins and peptides in mouse skin and cell lines, suggesting potential for topical applications in cosmetics and skin diseases.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that locally administering thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) promotes hair growth by stimulating hair follicle cell proliferation during both normal conditions and after skin injury in mice.
December 2023 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part A” In this study, researchers identified compound heterozygous variants in the MBTPS1 gene associated with ectodermal dysplasia features in a 14-year-old female, broadening the known disorder spectrum linked to these genetic mutations.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the TSPEAR gene cause a new form of ectodermal dysplasia affecting hair and tooth development.
8 citations
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October 2023 in “JMIR dermatology” ChatGPT can be a helpful dermatology resource but should not replace professional consultations.
November 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that prostaglandin E2 pretreatment may reduce radiotherapy-induced alopecia by enhancing hair follicle self-repair through transient G1 arrest, suggesting a potential preventive treatment.
10 citations
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February 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, the novel fatty acid-conjugated tetrapeptide Palmitoyl-GDPH enhanced wound healing in rats by improving re-epithelialization and collagen deposition with minimal toxicity observed at the used dosage.
April 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study concluded that in female pattern hair loss patients, CGF and i-PRF treatments were more effective than PRP in increasing target area hair count, with i-PRF having the lowest adverse event rate.
January 2008 in “Memorial University Research Repository (Memorial University)” This study found that the NHD domain, but not the PHD domain, of hPygo2 is crucial for Wnt-independent growth of ovarian cancer cells, and identified a key interaction with Treacle protein involved in ribosomal biogenesis.
9 citations
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April 2024 in “The Oncologist” This study found that sacituzumab govitecan improved health-related quality of life in most areas for patients with HR+/HER2− metastatic breast cancer compared to chemotherapy, except for increased diarrhea, supporting its use as a treatment option.
3 citations
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This study found that loss of the Ptch2 receptor in mice leads to increased incisor growth and enhanced mesenchymal stem cell differentiation, highlighting Ptch2's role in organ regenerative potential.
January 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This source discusses a Phase 2 trial by Hu et al. that evaluated the efficacy of topical GT20029 compared to a placebo, though the abstract does not provide specific results.
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TG5 helps maintain hair follicle health, while TG3 aids in hair shaft development.
The project developed and tested a method using plasma rich platelets to treat hair loss.
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August 2009 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” This study systematically reviewed clinical findings in trichothiodystrophy patients and suggested a new clinico-genetic classification to help better understand the ichthyotic phenotype and its management.
40 citations
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May 2005 in “Journal of Cell Science” In this study, transgenic mice expressing a truncated form of latent transforming growth factor-β-binding protein exhibited altered hair cycles due to increased active transforming growth factor-β, impacting keratinocyte proliferation and hair cycle phases.
February 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, microneedle-assisted delivery of polyglutamate significantly improved hair parameters, scalp symptoms, and quality of life in androgenetic alopecia patients, with no serious adverse reactions reported.
2 citations
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August 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study analyzed pexidartinib-associated adverse events from FDA data and reported common events such as hepatic issues and systemic reactions. It highlighted sex-specific susceptibilities and reinforced the need for risk mitigation and long-term monitoring in tenosynovial giant cell tumor management.
February 2024 in “Neurophotonics” This review highlights the potential of transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) as a non-invasive and affordable treatment for brain diseases, summarizing recent advances and successful protocols based on over two decades of research.
33 citations
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December 2005 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” This study found that the Transdermal Delivery System efficiently delivers testosterone systemically and showed bioequivalent hormone concentrations to a known topical gel in healthy males.
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September 2023 in “AACE clinical case reports” This case report describes two transgender men using subdermal testosterone pellets for gender affirmation, finding they tolerated the treatment, but one returned to injections; firm conclusions on pellets' suitability require further study.
August 2024 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” In this study, the researchers reported that a newly developed PYGL inhibitor, HTPI, enhanced hair growth in an ex-vivo culture by reducing oxidative damage in hDPCs and inhibiting glycogen degradation in hORSCs, showing potential as a treatment for hair loss comparable to minoxidil.
32 citations
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December 2015 in “PloS one” This study found that applying a topical inhibitor of TGF-β1 may enhance scar maturation and improve the appearance of hypertrophic scars in a nude mouse model after two weeks.
24 citations
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January 2019 in “Theranostics” This study found that loss of the Pten gene in Lgr5+ hair follicle stem cells promoted squamous cell carcinoma formation through the Akt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
11 citations
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January 1992 in “PubMed” In this study, the researchers found distinct patterns of TGF-beta 1 and IGF-II expression in pig fetal subcutaneous tissue, suggesting specific regulatory roles in developing adipocytes and muscle tissue.
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July 1993 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 52 citations
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July 2011 in “PubMed” This review discusses the diverse roles of the TRPS1 gene in regulating cartilage, kidney, and hair follicle development, highlighting its functions and interactions, but provides no new experimental results.
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May 2000 in “Endocrinology” This study identified a new gene, mrp4, in mice, which suggests it may have a unique role in the growth and development of hair follicles in the ears and tails.