18 citations
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May 2023 in “Science Advances” In this study, transiently activating the sonic hedgehog signaling pathway in chickens transformed reticulate scales on the feet into feathers comparable to body feathers, without ongoing treatment, suggesting this pathway affects the diversity of bird skin appendages.
18 citations
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January 2022 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” Fibroblasts are crucial in scar formation and wound healing, with potential therapies aiming for scarless healing.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “Cancer Reports” This study found that colorectal cancer patients could be categorized into two groups based on mitochondrial-related gene features, with distinct survival outcomes and tumor microenvironment characteristics, suggesting these features could inform individualized treatment plans.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “BMC Genomics” In this study, researchers identified key lncRNAs and target genes potentially involved in the transformation of the hair follicle cycle, which could advance understanding of lncRNAs' roles in hair follicle development.
February 2026 in “Advanced Science” This study found that the combination of TTNPB and CHIR99021 enhanced the derivation of highly advanced neural stem cells from human pluripotent stem cells, with improved chromatin accessibility and neuroectodermal gene expression, and these cells successfully engrafted in rat hippocampi to ameliorate depression-like symptoms.
September 2025 in “Science Advances” This study reports that PADI4, an enzyme involved in posttranslational protein modifications, regulates progenitor cell transitions in hair follicle development by repressing transcription and interacting with translational and ribosomal processes.
31 citations
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February 2007 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Oxidation changes the structure of hair protein filaments, causing them to compact and rearrange.
7 citations
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December 2024 in “Antibiotics” This review discusses the potential of cathelicidins in treating skin conditions but highlights significant challenges, including unclear clinical efficacy, safety concerns, and bacterial resistance, that must be addressed for successful medical application.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Molecules” This study comparatively evaluated different extraction techniques for Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi leaf extracts and found that conventional extraction with ethanol yielded the highest antioxidant activity and beneficial effects on skin cell viability, supporting its potential use in sustainable cosmeceutical formulations targeting skin aging.
14 citations
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June 2020 in “BMC genomics” This study observed that the growth cycle of cashmere in Inner Mongolian cashmere goats consists of three phases, with genes KAP3–1, KRTAP 8–1, and KRTAP 24–1 closely correlating with this cycle.
September 2026 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Bulge progenitor cells show promise for regenerating hair follicles and increasing hair density.
3 citations
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May 2021 in “PloS one” This study found that Jordanian males use oral contraceptive pills, particularly for bodybuilding, based on recommendations from gym coaches, highlighting unexpected uses of these medications.
3 citations
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February 2018 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine/Experimental and molecular medicine” This study suggests that hair loss disorders like Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis may result from mutations that disrupt post-transcriptional regulation of HR protein expression by PCPB2 interacting with Hr mRNA.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “BMJ Open” This study identified significant patient frustration with limited access to treatments for alopecia areata in Germany, exacerbated by the absence of health insurance reimbursement for necessary medications.
April 2025 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” This source does not report study results but describes the mission and peer review process of the Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, emphasizing its focus on genetic, biomedical, and remedial research with technical knowledge integration.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” New pharmaceutical biomaterials, especially nanomaterials, show promise for improving cancer treatment and disease diagnosis.
August 2024 in “Journal of the Association of Physicians of India” This study examined 1,992 patients at a hospital in India for signs of B12 deficiency and found common symptoms included hair loss, poor memory, and weakness. The study also reported that adding vitamin B12 powder to prepared food could improve blood levels of the vitamin.
12 citations
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September 2015 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This study found that the DOX derivative AD198 more effectively inhibited cell viability and induced apoptosis in canine cancer cell lines K9TCC and K9OSA compared to DOX in vitro.
15 citations
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July 2021 in “Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences” This review discusses the therapeutic effects of stem cell therapy in various diseases and emphasizes the need for controlled differentiation and further large-scale trials, but reports no new findings.
13 citations
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that the humanin analogue HNG significantly promoted hair growth in vitro and in vivo by prolonging the anagen phase and inhibiting hair follicle cell apoptosis in mice.
August 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review reports that biopolymer-based hydrogels show promise as wound dressings due to their biocompatibility, moisture retention, and ability to mimic the extracellular matrix, though challenges in mass production, safety, and clinical validation remain.
August 2022 in “Italian Journal of Animal Science/Italian journal of animal science” This study found that supplementing Angora goats with whole field bean seeds postpartum did not prevent weight and body condition losses but was associated with improved mohair growth and kid weight gain, likely due to better nutrient partitioning towards lactation and hair growth.
8 citations
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July 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlights cepharanthine as a promising candidate for COVID-19 treatment due to its antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 and favorable pharmacokinetic and safety profile, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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November 2022 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” This study observed that ethnic Indian women with PCOS often experience early symptom onset, delays in diagnosis, and report poor quality of life, highlighting the need for culturally tailored healthcare approaches.
7 citations
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August 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, researchers reported that a new skin-responsive FU excision device consistently succeeded in all patients of African descent, showing a mean graft transection rate of less than 10%, with skin thickness and firmness identified as major factors affecting graft attrition rate.
December 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This review highlights recent advancements in FUE hair transplantation techniques and technologies, noting significant improvements in reducing follicle damage and increasing procedure speed, while emphasizing the need for surgeons to choose suitable devices for each patient's specific needs.
March 2026 in “Scientific Data” This study mapped the genome-wide epigenetic landscape in secondary hair follicle stem cells of goats, revealing distinct histone modification signatures associated with cashmere fiber cycling during different stages of hair growth.
March 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that using a trapezoid strip in hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia minimizes follicular unit transection and yields significantly more grafts compared to an elliptical strip.
6 citations
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March 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article notes the importance of graft quality in hair restoration surgery, particularly in Follicular Unit Excision, but offers no new research findings.
April 2026 in “Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review highlights the promising potential of Semecarpus anacardium Linn. in promoting hair growth due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but emphasizes the need for further human clinical trials and safe formulation practices due to its associated toxicity in raw form.