11 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Periodontal Research” Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is better for natural healing, especially in dental and medical treatments.
May 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Medicine” FAI is a better marker for predicting female hair loss than testosterone or SHBG alone.
July 2019 in “Ferroelectrics” More human hair protein makes the films weaker and less clear.
38 citations
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January 2017 in “Mediators of Inflammation” Platelet-released growth factors can reduce inflammation in joint disease.
January 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Men with male pattern baldness have higher levels of A-FABP, which might help in early detection.
39 citations
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March 2008 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” GLI2 increases follistatin production in human skin cells.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Cells” Platelet lysate is better than fetal bovine serum for growing stem cells and healing wounds.
143 citations
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January 2012 in “Cell and Tissue Research” 66 citations
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June 2004 in “Development” FGF signaling is crucial for starting feather development in chicken embryos.
24 citations
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August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Platelet-rich fibrin shows promise in healing cartilage and joint injuries but needs more testing.
February 2026 in “Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces” The composite dressing improved wound healing and hair growth in mice.
3 citations
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December 2024 in “Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition” FGF20 is essential for hair follicle stem cell growth and development in fine-wool sheep.
January 2025 in “Acta Clinica Croatica” Using platelet rich fibrin speeds up wound healing after revascularization.
January 2001 in “Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery” EGF aids skin development and healing, while bFGF absence in embryos may allow scar-free healing.
126 citations
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August 2018 in “Molecular Systems Biology” Fibroblast state switching is crucial for skin healing and development.
3 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” PRGF treatments increased hair number and thickness in people with hair loss, with more injections leading to better results.
January 2025 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” October 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Higher FABP4 levels may indicate more severe alopecia areata.
5 citations
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May 2023 in “Microbial Cell Factories” A stable, active version of a growth factor was made in bacteria, showing promise for medical use.
8 citations
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November 1976 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 37 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Ku80 is a key receptor for Thymosin β4, affecting cell migration and wound healing.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Advanced science” Fibronectin-attached cell sheets improve wound healing and are safe and effective.
May 2025 in “Journal of medical and dental science research.” i-PRF and A-PRF are promising treatments for hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” D-OCT shows increased blood vessel growth in response to tissue damage in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
February 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin effectively improves hair density and scalp symptoms in androgenetic alopecia.
August 2009 in “Australian Prescriber” Eculizumab helps reduce blood transfusions and stabilize hemoglobin but increases infection risk and is expensive.
January 2016 in “Más dermatología” Platelet-rich plasma therapy helps heal skin ulcers and stimulates hair growth in dermatology.