Blocking CXCR4 may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
April 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fibronectin is essential for hair follicle regeneration by supporting stem cells.
August 2023 in “Scientific reports” Human stem cells were turned into cells similar to those that help grow hair and showed potential for hair follicle formation.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A protein called MPZL3 in mitochondria slows down hair growth and could be a target for treating hair growth disorders.
May 2021 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” The May issue discussed publishing agreements and four studies on cholesterol in hair, cancer cell changes, hormones in the uterus, and skin protein effects.
December 2018 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Neurohormones help control skin health and could treat skin disorders.
May 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating Wnt in skin cells controls the number of hair follicles by directing cell movement and fate.
January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” The conclusion is that the nuclear lamina and LINC complex in skin cells respond to mechanical signals, affecting gene expression and cell differentiation, which is important for skin health and can impact skin diseases.
January 2008 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” One type of progenitor cell can maintain normal skin in mice.
June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Advancements in hair biology include new treatments and tools for hair growth and alopecia.
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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.
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November 2018 in “Genetics in medicine” Lack of cystatin M/E causes thin hair and dry skin.
355 citations
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August 2013 in “Acta Biomaterialia” The nanofibers with two growth factors improved wound healing by supporting structure, preventing infection, and aiding tissue growth.
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July 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Skin and hair can regenerate after injury due to changes in gene activity, with potential links to how cancer spreads. Future research should focus on how new hair follicles form and the processes that trigger their creation.
January 2016 in “eScholarship (California Digital Library)” HBCs in the olfactory epithelium can self-renew or differentiate into other cell types, with specific patterns during regeneration.
October 1982 in “American Journal of Nursing” Wound healing is a complex process involving different cells and stages, leading to scar tissue formation and strength increase over time.
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December 2013 in “Stem cells and development” Horse skin stem cells combined with platelet-rich plasma improve skin healing.
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February 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Adult esophageal cells can start to become like skin cells, with a key pathway influencing this change.
December 2013 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” Hair loss in Lichen Planopilaris is caused by immune system issues damaging hair follicles and stem cells.
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August 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” PPARγ is essential for maintaining healthy skin, controlling inflammation, and ensuring proper skin barrier function.
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May 2008 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” Keratins are crucial for cell stability, wound healing, and cancer diagnosis.
688 citations
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June 2007 in “Cell Stem Cell” Removing the ATR gene in adult mice causes rapid aging and stem cell loss.
359 citations
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January 2015 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Hair growth phase and certain genes can speed up wound healing, while an inflammatory mediator can slow down new hair growth after a wound. Understanding these factors can improve tissue regeneration during wound healing.
349 citations
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January 2005 in “The FASEB journal” Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.
333 citations
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February 2010 in “Cell Stem Cell” Stem cell niches are crucial for regulating stem cell behavior and tissue health, and their decline can impact aging and cancer.
306 citations
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The skin has a complex immune system that is essential for protection and healing, requiring more research for better wound treatment.
248 citations
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November 2011 in “The EMBO Journal” Wnt1/βcatenin signaling is crucial for heart repair after injury.
232 citations
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October 2015 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Stem cells are crucial for skin repair and new treatments for chronic wounds.
223 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The conclusion is that proper signaling is crucial for hair growth and development, and errors can lead to cancer or hair loss.
222 citations
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January 2005 in “Endocrine journal” Melatonin is important for skin health and protection, and can be made by the skin or applied to it.