14 citations
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that Flammulina velutipes polysaccharides-derived scaffolds greatly enhanced wound healing and hair follicle regeneration in a rat model, particularly with the FPS/NaOH variant showing the best results.
14 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the benefits of liposomes in cosmetic formulations, including enhanced hydration and protection for dry skin, but reports no new experimental findings.
13 citations
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlighted the pharmacological potential of Mor, noting its protective effects on the kidneys, liver, bones, nervous system, heart, digestive system, skin, and lungs, as well as its anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties, revealing areas for future research.
13 citations
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June 2018 in “Current Urology Reports” This review suggests that while finasteride for male pattern hair loss was previously considered safe, there is now evidence associating 5-α reductase inhibitors with significant sexual and reproductive side effects.
13 citations
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September 2012 in “Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition” This review discusses the functional and nutraceutical importance of wheat straw, emphasizing its bioactive compounds and potential benefits, and reports no new experimental findings.
13 citations
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January 2010 in “Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology” This review covers various aspects of hair biology, pigmentation, and development, focusing on genetic and biochemical modulation of hair follicle components but reports no new findings.
13 citations
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August 1995 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study found that the pH dependency of rat steroid 5α-reductase type II isozyme significantly affects its kinetic properties, including Vmax and Km, suggesting past discrepancies in literature may arise from these pH variances during assays.
13 citations
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January 2017 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses in vitro methods for evaluating the effects of hair care products on hair fibers, reporting no new results; the authors emphasize the importance of selecting appropriate and accurate equipment for testing.
12 citations
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review covers the variability in methods for preparing platelet-rich plasma and reports no new clinical results, suggesting that this variability may contribute to inconsistent efficacy in clinical trials.
12 citations
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July 2016 in “Forensic science international” This study found that postmortem root banding in hair is likely due to the degradation of the intermacrofibrillar matrix in the cortex, with no damage to the cuticle observed.
12 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Food Science and Nutrition” This study suggests that Platycarya strobilacea extract promotes hair growth in mice by enhancing stem cell factor expression, reducing mast cell numbers, and increasing cytokines associated with hair growth.
12 citations
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February 2006 in “Lipids” This study found that in Japanese, German, and American females, changes in hair lipid patterns with age may reflect alterations in sebum excretion and affect hair texture.
11 citations
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March 2024 in “Cell and Tissue Research” In this review, researchers summarize the methods for characterizing telocytes, outline their physiological roles and implications in diseases, and discuss potential future studies including precise markers and targeted therapies.
11 citations
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April 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This review discusses the current knowledge on using special and immunohistochemical stains for diagnosing hair disorders, concluding that no stains are recommended for routine use in hair pathology.
11 citations
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April 2013 in “SpringerPlus” This study reports that melanocytes form a defined photoresponsive network in the skin that reads environmental light cycles and may influence the sleep-waking cycle similar to the pineal gland.
11 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of cell science” This study demonstrates that Rac1 activity is essential for normal hair follicle formation but influences hair structure and pigmentation, in terminal differentiation, through alterations in hair shaft, cuticle, and pigmentation organization.
11 citations
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May 2009 in “Medical Hypotheses” This paper proposes a theory explaining how the normal anabolic effects of androgens lead to structural changes and hair follicle miniaturization, contributing to androgenic alopecia.
10 citations
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January 2018 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” This study found that 21 out of 39 patients with alopecia areata experienced more than 50% hair regrowth after six months of DPCP treatment, with better outcomes observed in those treated at 3-week intervals compared to weekly intervals.
10 citations
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July 2015 in “Current opinion in pediatrics, with evaluated MEDLINE/Current opinion in pediatrics” This review discusses updates in the genetics and clinical understanding of congenital ichthyosis and highlights the addition of N-acetylcysteine and topical enzyme replacement to the treatment options, without providing new clinical results.
10 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of dermatology” This case report describes a 12-year-old boy with severe skin scaling due to novel compound heterozygous null truncation mutations in the TGM1 gene, resulting in loss of transglutaminase 1 activity.
10 citations
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November 2014 in “Sexual medicine reviews” This review discusses the management options for recurrent ischemic priapism, noting that ketoconazole, finasteride, and other hormonal therapies may be effective but can have significant side effects; it reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of biomedical optics” This study used ultrahigh-resolution optical coherence tomography to observe hair shaft structures, finding melanin granules absent only in white hair, which may explain color differences between black and white hair.
10 citations
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June 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identified FP-1 as a highly specific extracellular matrix protein in follicular papilla cells, which may play a role in hair growth regulation during specific hair cycle phases.
9 citations
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January 2022 in “Theranostics” This review discusses the role of collagen XVII in maintaining stem cell niches and its impact on skin aging and wound repair, without reporting new clinical results.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “Molecules” This review discusses indole-based bifunctional aldose reductase inhibitors and antioxidants for diabetic complications and chronic inflammation-related pathologies, but reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study reports that a plant extract from Orobanche rapum can stimulate skin rejuvenation and protect cutaneous microbiota, potentially creating healthier skin.
9 citations
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December 2002 in “Novartis Foundation Symposium” In this research, LEF1 was identified as a crucial transcription factor for submucosal gland development in mouse and ferret tracheas, though it requires other factors to induce gland formation.
9 citations
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January 1989 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” This study found that moisture sorption properties of wool and hair fibers from various animals were similar, despite different structural features, with sorbed water being more ordered than liquid water.
9 citations
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December 1978 in “Australian Journal of Biological Sciences” This study found that flumethasone administration in Merino wethers led to variations in wool shedding and initial reductions in wool growth, with full recovery generally observed within 60 days post-treatment.
8 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology” This study examines the development and application of cultured models for gallbladder carcinoma and highlights innovations and challenges in constructing effective in vitro growth models for cancer research.