April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Alopecia areata and vitiligo share immune system dysfunction but differ in specific immune responses and affected areas.
12 citations
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January 2009 in “Stembook” Improved understanding of stem cell mechanisms can enhance skin tissue engineering.
9 citations
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October 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The OVOL1 gene, controlled by β-catenin, is crucial for creating hair follicles.
24 citations
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July 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Ruxolitinib cream effectively targets and treats inflammatory skin diseases.
15 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Cepharanthine may help treat COVID-19 by targeting similar pathways as other inflammatory diseases.
3 citations
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June 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Prolactin affects skin health and may lead to new treatments for skin and hair issues.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” New tools show that in fish, NPY increases feeding and somatostatin decreases it.
50 citations
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January 2016 in “The FEBS journal” RANK is a key target in breast cancer treatment due to its role in tumor growth and bone metastasis.
41 citations
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December 2019 in “Science Translational Medicine” Anti-EGFR therapy can cause skin issues, but FGF7 treatment might help.
Plant-derived exosomes show promise for healing skin wounds but need more research and trials.
13 citations
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November 2015 in “Gene” Let-7b helps alpaca hair grow by reducing TGFβR I protein.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Removing MCPIP1 from myeloid cells in mice leads to hair loss and prevents skin tumors but causes pigmented spots.
176 citations
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June 2019 in “Cells” Different fibroblasts play key roles in skin healing and scarring.
173 citations
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August 2015 in “Developmental cell” The study identified unique genes in hair follicle cells and their environment, suggesting these genes help organize cells for hair growth.
14 citations
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July 2021 in “Bioscience Reports” Activating Tgr5 may help treat hair loss and bone loss.
9 citations
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July 2022 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Blocking certain immune signals can reduce skin damage from radiation therapy.
4 citations
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January 2025 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Ceramide Synthase 4 is crucial for maintaining hair follicle stem cells and preventing hair loss.
2 citations
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October 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” AIRE deficiency causes hair loss similar to alopecia areata in mice.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Kartogenin may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and extending the hair growth phase.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” PBMCsec can help reduce and improve thick skin scars.
September 2025 in “Biomolecules” The skin microenvironment significantly affects hair growth and loss, offering potential treatment avenues.
January 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Moracin M helps hair grow by activating specific pathways and improving blood vessel formation.
April 2022 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” CXCL12 protein slows down hair growth through its receptor CXCR4. Blocking this can potentially increase hair growth.
15 citations
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June 2020 in “Processes” CMX from Centipeda minima can significantly improve hair growth in mild to moderate balding.
105 citations
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April 2014 in “Trends in Pharmacological Sciences” Targeting the Smoothened receptor shows promise for treating certain cancers.
93 citations
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March 2017 in “Molecular Plant” CNGC14 is crucial for calcium entry needed for root hair growth in plants.
32 citations
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April 2020 in “BMC Developmental Biology” Ocu-miR-205 helps control hair growth in Rex rabbits by affecting cell processes and signaling pathways.
29 citations
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January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” P-cadherin is crucial for hair follicle pigmentation but not skin pigmentation.
19 citations
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May 2018 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” miR‑339‑5p can slow down hair follicle stem cell differentiation by targeting DLX5.
15 citations
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April 2017 in “Hormones” Genetic defects in the glucocorticoid receptor gene can cause conditions with abnormal sensitivity to stress hormones, and other factors may also affect this sensitivity.