November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Serotonin helps wounds heal faster.
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February 2021 in “Journal of Medical Virology” This review discusses the role of the TMPRSS2 gene in SARS-CoV-2 infection susceptibility and outcomes, highlighting its differential expression in ethnic groups and potential as a target for COVID-19 treatments, but reports no new results.
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that overexpressing the gene Thymosin β4 (Tβ4) can promote the growth and development of secondary hair follicle dermal papilla cells in cashmere goats, suggesting its potential as a target for increasing cashmere production.
24 citations
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December 2013 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study identified the Arabidopsis cation chloride cotransporter CCC1 as essential for regulating pH and function in the trans-Golgi network/early endosome, with its absence causing significant growth and stress response defects.
In this study, the combined treatment of ursolic acid and resveratrol was evaluated for its effects on skin tumor promotion in female FVB mice. The combination was applied topically before TPA treatment and was found to significantly inhibit TPA-induced epidermal hyperproliferation, signaling pathways, and skin inflammation more effectively than either compound alone. Key signaling pathways affected included EGFR, STAT3, and NF-κB, among others. The combination also increased tumor suppressor levels and reduced proinflammatory cytokine expression. Overall, the combined treatment resulted in a greater reduction in tumor multiplicity and size, highlighting its potential as a more effective strategy for inhibiting skin tumor promotion compared to individual treatments.
This study created a detailed atlas of endogenous peptides across 13 maize tissues during various developmental phases, revealing a complex regulatory network where peptide abundance doesn't always align with their source proteins, signaling unique roles in maize development.
October 2022 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” This case report details a patient with myasthenia gravis and a malignant thymoma whose rising liver function tests, initially thought to be related to antibiotic use, were ultimately attributed to thymoma-associated multiorgan autoimmunity.
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April 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This study found that Janus Kinase inhibitors, tofacitinib and baricitinib, showed effectiveness and safety in treating severe alopecia areata in a real-world setting, with optimal tolerability noted in younger individuals.
December 2009 in “Saengmyeong gwahag hoeji/Saengmyeong gwahak hoeji” This study observed that thymosin beta 4 and VEGF have similar expression patterns in various human tissues, suggesting a role in angiogenesis and organ function.
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September 2017 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that the mitotic arrest deficient protein MAD2B negatively affects TCF4-induced growth and proliferation of dermal papilla cells, which are vital for hair follicle development.
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March 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that some children and young adults with alopecia areata experienced flares during long-term tofacitinib treatment, despite initial successful hair regrowth.
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November 2018 in “Journal of molecular histology” This animal study found that testosterone treatment increased vas deferens fluid secretion rate in rats, with potential implications for male fertility through the upregulation of AQP-1, 2, and 9 proteins.
April 2026 in “Clinical and Translational Science” In this multi-center, retrospective cohort study, researchers found that tofacitinib significantly reduced SALT scores and improved eyebrow and eyelash regrowth in patients with refractory alopecia areata after 12 weeks, with greater efficacy observed in severe cases and consistent results across pediatric and adult populations.
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April 2021 in “Oncology Times” This study reports that sacituzumab govitecan achieved a 33.3% overall response rate in patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer who had prior treatments, with a median response duration of 7.7 months.
November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that the leaf extract of Tectona grandis and its major bioactive constituents moderately inhibit the 5α-reductase enzyme, which is linked to androgenetic alopecia, and also possess anti-inflammatory properties, showing promise as dual-action candidates for managing this condition.
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June 1991 in “Journal of Virology” In this study, researchers found that the ability of hamster polyomavirus to cause lymphoid tumors in Syrian hamsters may be linked to its association with the tyrosine kinase p59fyn.
February 2006 in “PubMed” In this study, docetaxel combined with prednisone significantly extended survival by about 2.5 months in men with hormone-resistant metastatic prostate cancer compared to mitoxantrone plus prednisone, despite the potential for severe adverse effects.
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September 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses the trichoscopic diagnosis of temporal triangular alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
In this study, the combined treatment of ursolic acid and resveratrol was evaluated for its inhibitory effects on skin tumor promotion in female FVB mice. The combination was applied topically before TPA treatment and was found to significantly inhibit TPA-induced epidermal hyperproliferation, signaling pathways, and skin inflammation more effectively than either compound alone. Key signaling pathways affected included EGFR, STAT3, and NF-κB, among others. The combination also increased tumor suppressor levels and reduced proinflammatory cytokine expression. Overall, the combined treatment resulted in a greater reduction in tumor multiplicity and size, highlighting its potential as a more effective strategy for preventing skin tumor promotion compared to individual treatments.
June 2025 in “Preprints.org” This review examines the complex role of the Ectodysplasin-A pathway in skeletal morphogenesis, emphasizing its interaction with other key signaling pathways, and reports no new experimental findings.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This review summarizes recent research on the molecular properties and functions of L-PGDS and PGD2, but reports no new findings, highlighting their pathophysiological roles and guiding future studies.
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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.
August 2025 in “BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology” The LTF gene may help predict and manage nonspecific orbital inflammation.
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this retrospective study, low-dose methotrexate was observed to be effective and well-tolerated in treating recalcitrant alopecia areata multiplex, achieving complete or near-complete hair regrowth in about 90% of patients despite some experiencing elevated liver enzymes and gastrointestinal discomfort.
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January 2024 CaBP1 and CaBP2 are necessary for proper hearing and neurotransmission in the ear's inner hair cells.
This study demonstrated that de novo designed bifunctional proteins can target and degrade BCL-xL, leading to cell apoptosis, suggesting a new approach to targeted protein degradation therapy.
November 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” This study predicted that 6-hydroxy genistein, coreximine, and scoulerine from Dadap leaves may act as anti-alopecia agents by interacting with JAK2, but further in-vivo testing is needed.
CaBP1 and CaBP2 are necessary for proper hearing and neurotransmission in the ear's inner hair cells.
December 2022 in “Frontiers in plant science” This study identifies two new proteins, CCDC22 and CCDC93, essential for root and root hair growth in Arabidopsis, and demonstrates their genetic link to a VTI13-dependent vacuolar trafficking pathway.