September 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A parasite-derived molecule speeds up skin healing and affects immune cell behavior without increasing scarring.
May 2025 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Hyperbranched polymer dots significantly boost hair regrowth better than minoxidil.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CREB, a protein that can promote cancer traits, is controlled by β-catenin in skin cancer cells.
January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The mutant HR bmh protein mis-localizes in cells, affecting skin and hair development.
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July 2015 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Lysophosphatidic acid boosts stem cell growth and movement by creating reactive oxygen species.
August 2023 in “Cell Proliferation” Human cells in plasma-derived gels can potentially mimic hair follicle environments, improving hair regeneration therapies.
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July 2008 in “Oncology Reports” HPV16-transformed cells can change human skin cell properties, aiding tumor growth.
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April 2015 in “International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine” Cyclosporine-A can cause excessive hair growth, which usually stops after discontinuing the drug.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Bioengineered skin models aging well, useful for studying aging and testing treatments.
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January 2019 in “Biomaterials Science” The shape of fibrous scaffolds can improve how stem cells help heal skin.
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September 2016 in “Stem cells translational medicine” Using bioreactors, scientists can grow more skin stem cells that keep their ability to regenerate skin and hair.
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October 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” New regenerative treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research for confirmation.
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October 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The secretome from mesenchymal stem cells shows promise for treating skin conditions and improving skin and hair health, but more research is needed.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hhip-Cre effectively targets dermal papilla cells for gene manipulation in hair biology.
March 2025 in “Regenerative Therapy” Spirulina maxima extract may help hair growth by boosting cell activity.
August 2012 in “Nature Cell Biology” Hair grows when stem cell offspring in the follicle base proliferate, influenced by the dermal papilla.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) boosts hair growth and human scalp hair follicles have their own growth hormone system.
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April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Polyamines are important in deciding hair follicle stem cell behavior, affecting hair growth and loss.
Gel-SHP hydrogel speeds up wound healing by helping different cells work better.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Disrupting a specific protein's function in hair follicle stem cells triggers their activation and a self-healing process.
January 2024 in “Animals” SP1 promotes and KROX20 inhibits hair cell growth by affecting the CUX1 gene.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The enzyme CD73 helps control human hair growth and could be targeted to treat hair growth disorders.
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July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Skin can produce blood cells, often due to disease, which might lead to new treatments for skin and blood conditions.
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August 2021 in “PLoS ONE” Melanocyte progenitor cells are found in human fat tissue and can become mature melanocytes, which may help treat skin issues.
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July 2024 in “Annals of Biomedical Engineering” Multiphoton microscopy can effectively detect early endometrial cancer by analyzing collagen changes.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Researchers created a 3D-printed skin model that grew human hair when grafted onto mice by improving blood supply to the grafts.
January 2024 in “Biomaterials Research” The new 3D system helps test hair growth treatments effectively.
June 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Shorter alkyl shikimates boost skin cell growth, while longer ones can be harmful.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Allergic contact dermatitis may promote hair growth by activating hair follicle stem cells.