February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review outlines the functional anatomy, pathology, and molecular mechanisms of androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing the need for multi-omics approaches to better understand this condition's biology.
January 2024 in “Dermatologic therapy” This study reported that fire needle therapy improved skin lesions, increased melanocyte numbers, and boosted melanin levels in a vitiligo mouse model by upregulating the Wnt/β-catenin signalling pathway, suggesting its potential role in treating vitiligo through promoting pigmentation.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” This review identified two promising therapeutic targets for drug repurposing to treat refractory angina in patients with angina pectoris without obstructive coronary artery disease: endothelin-1 receptor blockers and soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators.
January 2023 in “Karger Kompass. Dermatologie” This review discusses the complexity of identifying hair follicle antigens involved in alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further research on autoantigen identity.
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses mechanisms of wound healing impairment in leptin-deficient murine models used for diabetic research, and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for further study.
9 citations
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August 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” This review examines the dysregulation of innate immune barriers in the early stages of hidradenitis suppurativa and calls for further research on the role of the hair follicle and immune responses, but reports no new results.
8 citations
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October 2021 in “Microbiology spectrum” This study proposed a new approach to combat leishmaniasis by targeting host proteins rather than the parasite itself, identifying eight existing drugs as potential treatments despite not having been previously tested on leishmaniasis.
4 citations
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September 2024 in “Development” This study investigated transcription factors in human trophectoderm cells during development, finding that GATA2 and GATA3 are essential for transforming stem cells into induced trophoblast stem cells, which display characteristics similar to placental progenitor cells, offering new methods for modeling placental-associated diseases.
353 citations
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February 2022 in “Nature Immunology” This review explores post-COVID-19 syndromes and the underlying mechanisms, including persistent inflammation, autoimmunity, and possible viral reservoirs, but reports no new clinical results.
114 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the relationship between skin microbiome changes and conditions such as ageing and skin disease, emphasizing the need for further research, but reports no new findings.
52 citations
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August 2021 in “Microorganisms” This review observes higher ACE2 expression in myocardial and lung tissues of heart failure and COPD patients but finds no link between RAAS inhibitors and COVID-19 severity.
35 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses the role of mTOR signaling in the epidermis, emphasizing its importance in skin processes like barrier formation and wound repair, and reports no new experimental results.
31 citations
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August 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review examines the life cycle, biomarkers, and functions of hair follicle stem cells, emphasizing their role in hair loss therapy and other skin and hair disorders, but reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
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November 2021 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” This article discusses the role of sex hormones in COVID-19 fatality differences between sexes and reports no new clinical results, suggesting that future strategies should consider sex-specific approaches.
13 citations
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January 2023 in “Annual Review of Cancer Biology” This study suggests that cancer risk may be influenced by the balance of pro- and anti-oncogenic mutants in normal tissues rather than by the total number of mutations.
10 citations
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This review discusses the molecular differences between male and female responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection and highlights the lack of specific guidelines for altering sex-specific COVID-19 prognoses.
9 citations
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April 2024 in “Metabolites” This study reviews the current research on the metabolomic profile and antimicrobial properties of the Cannabis plant, highlighting its effective antibacterial activity against multidrug-resistant bacteria while noting a lack of studies on its impact on plant and aquatic pathogens, emphasizing potential agricultural benefits.
9 citations
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July 2021 in “Essays in Biochemistry” This review discusses the roles of steroid hormone receptors in lung function related to COVID-19 and outlines ongoing clinical trials of steroid receptor ligands, but reports no new results.
8 citations
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December 2022 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” This review discusses the roles of sex hormones in COVID-19 progression and highlights conflicting evidence on their protective effects and the complexity of sex and gender influences on the disease.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This review discusses the causes and preventive measures of limb amputations, emphasizing the importance of specialized surgical teams to improve function and aesthetics, but provides no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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May 2022 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” This study reported that the Undiagnosed Disease Program at Ghent University Hospital successfully provided definite diagnoses for 18% of referred adults with suspected rare diseases, primarily through genomic technologies.
5 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Radiation Research” This review discusses advances in understanding the mechanisms behind radiation-induced skin reactions, highlighting recent insights into the roles of stem cells and immune cells in injury mitigation and late carcinogenesis, as reported in the context of ionizing radiation exposure.
5 citations
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May 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” In this review, researchers evaluated sericin-based drug delivery systems for antimicrobial, anticancer, and neurodegenerative treatments, highlighting its potential benefits and challenges related to molecular variability and formulation stability, suggesting future focus on optimizing extraction and integration with advanced biomedical technologies.
5 citations
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October 2022 in “Phenomics” This review explores skin microbiome composition and its ecological interactions, highlighting the role of host and environmental factors in shaping the microbial community, but provides no new research findings.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that persistent activation of Wnt signaling in mouse models leads to cyst formation in hair follicles, resembling acne, and that these cysts can be partially reduced by certain acne treatments.
3 citations
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January 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This review discusses the fundamental hallmarks of aging as they relate to skin aging and highlights the prominent roles of oxidative damage and the extracellular matrix in photoaging, reporting no new results.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review discusses the roles of extracellular vesicles in skin health and disease and reports no clinical results; the authors highlight potential therapeutic uses and call for more research.
2 citations
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June 2025 in “Preprints.org” This review highlights the potential of amphiregulin as a therapeutic target, noting its role in both fibrotic and malignant diseases, and discusses promising early findings but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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August 2024 in “Heliyon” This study concluded that Metformin may be suitable for prophylaxis or mild COVID-19, while a combination of Oseltamivir, Tamoxifen, and Dexamethasone could benefit moderate to severe cases, highlighting the need for more trials on other drug candidates.
May 2026 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” In this study, researchers developed and tested a novel peptide, AMHR2BP, which mimics the function of Anti-Müllerian hormone to protect ovarian follicles in mice, showing promise for preserving ovarian health during chemotherapy without causing toxicity.