August 2023 in “Micromachines” The new method can create hair follicle-like structures but not complete hair with roots and shafts, needing more improvement.
66 citations
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May 2012 in “Scientific Reports” Scientists successfully created and transplanted bioengineered hair follicles that function like natural ones, suggesting a new treatment for hair loss.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition” RADA16 is a promising material for tissue repair and regenerative medicine but needs improvement in strength and cost.
21 citations
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June 2018 in “Current Opinion in Genetics & Development” Scientists have made progress in growing mini-organs and regenerating parts of the skin, with plans to treat hair loss in a future trial.
7 citations
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March 2021 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” A mix of specific inhibitors and a growth factor helps keep hair growth cells from losing their properties in the lab.
46 citations
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September 2014 in “Tissue engineering. Part A” Researchers created hair-inducing human cell clusters using a 3D culture method.
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January 2023 in “Burns and trauma” Tiny particles from 3D-grown skin cells speed up wound healing by promoting blood vessel growth.
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September 2016 in “NPG Asia Materials” Glycol chitosan hydrogels enable quick, safe 3D cell spheroid formation for various applications.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists successfully grew mini hair follicles using human skin cells, which could help treat baldness.
4 citations
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May 2018 in “Electronic Journal of Biotechnology” All-trans retinoic acid at high doses harms goat hair growth cells and could be bad for hair growth.
17 citations
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December 2019 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Grouping certain skin cells together activates a growth pathway that helps create new hair follicles.
October 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” New technologies show promise for better hair regeneration and treatments.
169 citations
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January 2018 in “Cell Reports” Scientists grew hair follicles from mouse stem cells in a lab setting.
13 citations
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October 2022 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” A new hyaluronan-based biomatrix successfully supports the growth of mouse ovarian follicles, producing healthy eggs.
10 citations
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September 2022 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Current methods can't fully recreate skin and its features, and more research is needed for clinical use.
January 2018 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” EpiLife® media and younger donor age improve artificial skin model quality.
19 citations
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February 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Red light and LED treatments help hair grow by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” 3D cultures can create active macrophages from fat tissue.
208 citations
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January 2013 in “Lab on a Chip” The Multi-Organ-Chip improves the growth and quality of skin and hair in the lab, potentially replacing animal testing.
16 citations
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April 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The AVET system effectively delivers genes to human keratinocytes and may help treat skin diseases.
February 2024 in “Biomedical materials” Scientists created a lab-grown hair follicle model that behaves like real hair and could improve hair loss treatment research.
13 citations
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October 2017 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” Centella asiatica extract may help promote hair growth by blocking a specific cell signaling pathway.
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June 2012 in “OhioLink ETD Center (Ohio Library and Information Network)” A new 3-D bioreactor system improves drug screening and reduces animal testing.
48 citations
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March 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using a collagen sponge scaffold helps stem cells become more like skin cells.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating the hexosamine pathway can improve skin health and increase hair follicle stem cells.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” A 3D skin model helps study wound healing better than traditional methods.
249 citations
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November 2018 in “Cell” TNFα helps grow and maintain liver cells in 3D culture for a long time.
16 citations
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November 2020 in “In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Animal” Microfollicles can effectively model human hair follicles for research and testing.
October 2023 in “Biomedical science and engineering” Innovative methods are reducing animal testing and improving biomedical research.
January 2024 in “Biomaterials Research” 3D-cultured cells in HGC-coated environments improve hair growth and skin integration.