44 citations
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May 2008 in “Acta Zoologica” Keratinization in embryos helped vertebrates adapt to land by forming a protective skin barrier.
39 citations
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August 1998 in “FEBS Letters” Two new enzymes, PAD-R11 and PAD-R4, were cloned and showed activity, with PAD-R11 resembling epidermal enzymes.
26 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New gene identification techniques have improved the understanding and classification of inherited hair disorders.
25 citations
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December 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” MSCs and their exosomes may speed up skin wound healing but need more research for consistent use.
19 citations
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April 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The research identified genes and pathways important for sheep wool growth and shedding.
19 citations
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April 2015 in “Developmental Dynamics” The conclusion is that skin and hair patterns are formed by a mix of cell activities, molecular signals, and environmental factors.
19 citations
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October 2007 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Epidermal stem cells maintain skin health through specific niches and signaling pathways.
19 citations
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September 2007 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Glucocorticoid receptors help regulate genes important for skin health and hair growth.
17 citations
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May 2018 in “BMC genomics” Researchers found genes and microRNAs that control curly fleece in Chinese Tan sheep.
17 citations
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December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The osteopontin gene is active in a specific part of rat hair follicles during a certain hair growth phase and might affect hair cycle and diseases.
16 citations
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November 2019 in “Nanomedicine” Thermoresponsive nanogels show promise for delivering medicine through the skin but need more safety testing and regulatory approval before clinical use.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Scientific reports” Scientists created keratinocyte cell lines from human hair that can differentiate similarly to normal skin cells, offering a new way to study skin biology and diseases.
14 citations
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Deer antler velvet serum helps hair grow and is safe for skin.
14 citations
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May 2016 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PP2Acα is essential for proper hair and skin development.
13 citations
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September 2017 in “Oncotarget” A certain signaling pathway in mice, when increased, causes hair to gray by depleting the cells that give hair its color.
13 citations
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March 2000 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Dogs have a skin condition like human pseudopelade, causing hair loss that doesn't improve with treatment.
9 citations
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January 2011 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” A new rat strain with a specific gene mutation causes hair loss and kidney issues.
7 citations
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July 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” The study concluded that a protein important for hair strength is regulated by certain molecular processes and is affected by growth phases.
7 citations
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November 2007 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” A man was diagnosed with a rare form of lupus after showing unique skin symptoms that responded well to treatment.
7 citations
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September 1988 in “Baillière's clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne in women by blocking androgens in the skin and also works as a contraceptive.
6 citations
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December 2019 in “Frontiers in genetics” GLI1 might protect against the start of skin cancer and is not linked to cancer severity.
6 citations
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May 2013 in “PloS one” The Foxn1(-/-) nude mouse shows disrupted and expanded skin stem cell areas due to high Lhx2 levels.
5 citations
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February 2019 in “PloS one” Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds is caused by structural defects in hair shafts due to downregulated genes and proteins.
4 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of developmental biology” The skin systems of jawed vertebrates evolved diverse appendages like hair and scales from a common structure over 420 million years ago.
3 citations
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June 2020 in “Cutis” Poor nutrition can lead to skin diseases in hospitalized patients and should be quickly identified and treated.
3 citations
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May 2020 in “Acta pharmaceutica” Protocatechuic acid can reduce melanin production and boost antioxidant activity in hair follicles.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Animals” Winter provides the best fur quality for Rex rabbits due to seasonal changes in specific signaling pathways.
May 2026 in “Commagene Journal of Biology” Anti-aging peptides can improve skin appearance but need better delivery methods and more research.
March 2026 in “Experimental Dermatology” The new model helps understand and develop treatments for genetic skin disorders like AEC.
October 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Targeting specific cell interactions may help treat skin fibrosis.