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June 2017 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Gamma rays did not change hair follicle density but increased white and hypopigmented hairs in mice.
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
September 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Different fish use the same genes to regrow teeth.
January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” The nucleus is key in controlling skin growth and repair by coordinating signals, gene regulators, and epigenetic changes.
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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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.
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in oncology” Melanoma development can be linked to the breakdown of skin's melanin-producing units.
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September 2018 in “Trends in Cell Biology” Cancer can hijack the body's cell repair system to promote tumor growth, and targeting this process may improve cancer treatments.
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March 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding hair follicles requires more research using computational methods and an integrative approach, considering the current limitations in hair treatment products.
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September 2018 in “Regenerative Medicine” New hair can grow from large wounds in mice, but less so as they age, involving reprogramming of skin cells and specific molecular pathways.
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July 2012 in “Genesis” The Megsin-Cre transgene is a new tool for genetic manipulation in the skin and upper digestive tract.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Immune cells are crucial for normal skin development and their dysfunction can cause skin disorders.
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June 2016 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” The microenvironment, especially mechanical forces, plays a crucial role in hair growth and could lead to new treatments for hair loss.
Mesenchymal stem cells from laser-assisted liposuction are as effective and safe as those from conventional methods for cell therapy.
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January 2015 in “Chemical Society Reviews” Improving artificial vascular grafts requires better materials and surface designs to reduce blood clotting and support blood vessel cell growth.
299 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in diseases and healing, and more research on them could improve treatments.
112 citations
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January 2014 in “Molecular and cellular therapies” Blocking the Wnt pathway could lead to new treatments for cancer and tissue repair but requires careful development to avoid side effects.
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June 2016 in “The FASEB Journal” The Wnt/β-catenin pathway helps tissue regeneration but can also cause fibrosis, and drugs that inhibit this pathway may aid in healing skin and heart tissues.
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September 2019 in “Nature Communications” SOX11 and SOX4 help skin cells act like embryonic cells to heal wounds in mice.
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February 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
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June 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” The hair follicle is a great model for research to improve hair growth treatments.
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August 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Wound healing insights can improve regenerative medicine.
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January 2000 in “Developmental dynamics” Notch-related genes play a key role in the development and cycling of hair follicles.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin fat plays a key role in immune defense and healing beyond just storing energy.
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February 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Hair follicle regeneration possible, more research needed.
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June 2014 in “Seminars in Immunology” Future research on ectodysplasin should explore its role in diseases, stem cells, and evolution, and continue developing treatments for genetic disorders like hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
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February 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Urokinase, a type of protein, helps skin cells multiply faster, especially in newborn mice.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health, immunity, and various skin diseases.
21 citations
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March 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The guide explains how to study human skin fat cells and their tissue, aiming to improve research and medical treatments.
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December 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair follicles are essential for skin health, aiding in hair growth, wound healing, and immune function.