256 citations
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October 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Growing human skin cells in a 3D environment can stimulate new hair growth.
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April 2023 in “Biomaterials advances” Gellan gum hydrogels help recreate the environment needed for hair growth cell function.
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December 1997 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Rat dermal papilla cells have unique properties and interact differently with their environment compared to other skin cells.
August 2023 in “Cell Proliferation” Human cells in plasma-derived gels can potentially mimic hair follicle environments, improving hair regeneration therapies.
April 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Sweat gland development involves two unique skin cell programs and a temporary skin environment.
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August 2023 in “Nature Communications” Mouse zigzag hair bends form due to a 3-day cycle of changes in hair progenitors and their environment.
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February 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Improving the environment and cell interactions is key for creating human hair in the lab.
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May 2015 in “Stem Cell Reports” Stem cells and their surrounding environment in hair follicles work closely together, affecting hair growth and having implications for cancer and tissue regeneration.
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September 2013 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Different types of stem cells and their environments are key to skin repair and maintenance.
September 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Changing the structure of the hair follicle's environment can affect hair quality but doesn't stop hair growth.
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.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The document concludes that understanding adult stem cells and their environments can help improve skin regeneration in the future.
July 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Aging causes hair thinning in women due to changes in the scalp environment.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mouse skin fibroblasts vary in function and adaptability based on their environment.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Treating fat stem cells with low oxygen boosts hair growth cell growth through specific signaling pathways.
Current hair regeneration methods show promise but face challenges in maintaining cell effectiveness and creating the right environment for hair growth.
141 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Balding cells age faster due to stress, suggesting stress-targeting treatments for hair loss.
16 citations
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August 2019 in “Cell Proliferation” Keratinocytes help keep hair follicle cells and skin cells separate in 3D cultures, which is important for hair growth research.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “Cells” 3D cell cultures are better for testing hair growth treatments than 2D cultures.
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August 2012 in “Cell Stem Cell” The study showed that some hair follicle stem cells wake up to grow hair while others stay asleep, and that the environment around them is important for hair growth.
November 2024 in “Genomics” Melatonin boosts hair growth in cashmere goats by helping certain cells multiply.
Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, and environment, where testosterone affects hair growth and causes hair to become smaller and grow for a shorter time.
Skin changes throughout life, from development before birth to aging effects like wrinkles, influenced by both genetics and environment.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging skin cells change their lipid profiles due to stress, affecting skin health.
75 citations
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October 2016 in “Genes & Development” Cells in hair follicles help create fat cells in the skin by releasing a protein called Sonic Hedgehog.
July 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Aging changes scalp cells, possibly affecting hair health in older women.
41 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New cells are added to the hair's dermal papilla during the active growth phase.
7 citations
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Dermal papillae are crucial for hair growth and maintenance.
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” HIF-1α stimulators, like deferiprone, work as well as popular hair loss treatments, minoxidil and caffeine, in promoting hair growth.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of Biophotonics” Red light at 8 mW/cm2 most effectively promotes hair cell growth and affects key growth pathways, especially in cells treated with a hair loss-related hormone.