January 2024 in “Journal of tissue engineering” Sunlight exposure damages hair follicles, but certain stem cell-derived particles can reduce this damage and help with hair regeneration.
May 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” The ABCA4 gene protects hair follicle stem cells from toxic vitamin A byproducts.
Hair RiseTM microemulsion effectively promotes hair growth and treats hair loss better than standard treatments.
December 2023 in “Redox biology” The substance DMC helps get rid of aging cells by triggering a process that causes cell death, which could treat age-related diseases.
January 2024 in “PloS one” Rat hair-follicle stem cells can become heart cells with specific supplements.
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August 2014 in “Cellular reprogramming” Hair follicle stem cells need all reprogramming factors to become pluripotent.
June 2019 in “Stem Cell Research” Scientists created MUSIi010-A, a stem cell line from a balding man's scalp, to study hair loss and develop potential treatments.
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January 2006 in “Journal of cellular physiology” Mice without the vitamin D receptor gene lose hair due to disrupted hair follicle cycles.
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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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March 2010 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Curcumin and its derivatives can block an enzyme important for making testosterone, with one derivative being particularly strong.
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March 2021 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” Dendropanax, sea salt, and other extracts can help reduce hair loss and promote hair growth.
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December 2021 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” The optimal mix of Dendropanax, sea salt, and other extracts can help reduce hair loss.
June 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” KIF18B is important for correctly positioning cell division machinery in skin cells, affecting hair follicle development.
Human hair follicle cells can be turned into stem cells that may help clone hair for treating hair loss or burns.
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July 2018 in “Scientific Reports” Using adipose tissue-derived fragments improves early skin graft success.
43 citations
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March 2017 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” The new nanoparticles could improve melanoma treatment by working better than current options.
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July 2018 in “Stem cell research” Hair samples can be used to create stem cells easily and non-invasively.
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November 2016 in “PeerJ” Human hair follicles can be used to create stem cells that might help clone hair for treating hair loss or helping burn patients.
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May 2018 in “BMC genomics” Researchers found genes and microRNAs that control curly fleece in Chinese Tan sheep.
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July 2022 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Blocking the mineralocorticoid receptor improves wound healing by reducing inflammation and promoting blood vessel growth.
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December 2024 in “Gels” The gel effectively delivers drugs to the eye, fights bacteria, and protects against oxidative stress.
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April 2025 in “Plants” Lambertianic acid helps prevent muscle wasting.
November 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” A new method improves the isolation of hair follicle cells for better hair growth research.
SMAD4 is crucial for muscle repair in young adults but not in aged mice.
Smad4 is crucial for muscle repair, especially in aging, by promoting cell growth over differentiation.
Rat hair follicle bulge cells can become nerve and glial cells, showing potential for neuroprotection.
17 citations
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January 1997 in “Cell and Tissue Research” Scientists developed a method to grow human fetal skin and digits in a lab for 3-4 weeks, which could help study skin features and understand genetic interactions in tissue formation.
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January 2008 in “Journal of Shandong University” Serum-free mediums with VEGF and EGF boost goat hair follicle growth best.
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June 2022 in “Cells” The conclusion is that the new method makes collecting cells from plucked hair to create stem cells more efficient and less invasive.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Storing hair follicles in 10% DMEM at 37°C improves hair transplant success.