7 citations
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December 2014 in “Journal of dermatology” This study found that miR-221 levels in hair shafts were significantly higher in malignant melanoma patients compared to controls, suggesting potential as a non-invasive screening marker.
25 citations
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February 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, topical application of the SCD1 inhibitor XEN103 significantly reduced sebaceous gland size and number in mouse skin, suggesting potential local therapeutic effects for acne treatment without systemic side effects.
June 2021 in “Current developments in nutrition” In this open-label study, participants reported that the LustrivaTM BH-002 two-step system improved various aspects of hair, skin, and nail health and appearance after three months of use.
5 citations
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April 2014 in “Journal of Lipid Research” This study demonstrates a method to noninvasively assess lipid classes in rodent sebum via high-field proton NMR, observing significant lipid reductions in rats treated with an SCD1 inhibitor.
113 citations
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June 2015 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that activation or inhibition of Wnt/β-catenin and Notch signaling pathways in rats can alter wound healing, possibly by affecting epidermal stem cell activity and keratinocyte behavior.