112 citations
,
May 2020 in “Nature Communications” Adult fibroblasts help heart cells mature and improve heart function.
43 citations
,
March 2009 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” TGF-β2 plays a key role in human hair growth and development.
8 citations
,
October 2002 in “Journal Of Clinical Periodontology” Levamisole and finasteride can reduce DHT production, potentially preventing phenytoin-induced gum overgrowth.
1 citations
,
September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” MC-1R is present in skin cells and may help reduce inflammation.
32 citations
,
February 2024 in “The Journal of Experimental Medicine” CXCL12+ fibroblasts help recruit neutrophils to fight skin infections.
4 citations
,
June 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Multi-peptide factors from fibroblasts may stimulate hair growth by increasing growth factors and β-catenin in hair cells.
January 2007 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” HIF-1α in fibroblasts boosts hair growth and health.
56 citations
,
December 2002 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Human bone cells mainly produce a type 1 enzyme that may help regulate bone health.
October 2015 in “Regenerative Medicine” Two growth factors, PDGF and FGF2, can potentially be used together to grow enough cells for a hair loss treatment, but their exact function on human cells needs further confirmation.
June 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A substance called FGF9 from certain immune cells can trigger new hair growth during wound healing in mice, but humans may not have the same response due to fewer of these cells.
August 2013 in “Nature Reviews Drug Discovery” A protein called FGF9 helps regenerate hair follicles in mice after skin damage, and increasing FGF9 could potentially help human hair growth.
20 citations
,
January 2019 in “Journal of dermatological science” Male hormones indirectly affect skin cell development by increasing growth factor levels from skin fibroblasts.
18 citations
,
May 2022 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Green OLED light improves stem cell effectiveness for better wound healing.
1 citations
,
January 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” MC-1R in skin cells may influence inflammation and collagen production.
Different types of sun exposure damage skin cells and immune cells, with chronic exposure leading to more severe and lasting damage.
February 2019 in “Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine” Puerariae Radix extract may be a promising cosmetic ingredient for skin health.
66 citations
,
February 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Adenosine may promote hair growth by increasing FGF-7 levels in dermal papilla cells.
48 citations
,
June 2020 in “Current Rheumatology Reports” Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in both healthy and diseased tissues, and understanding them better could improve treatments for fibrotic diseases.
41 citations
,
May 2012 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Human hair keratins improve cell adhesion and growth on culture surfaces.
9 citations
,
July 2008 in “Oncology Reports” HPV16-transformed cells can change human skin cell properties, aiding tumor growth.
4 citations
,
June 2022 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” Different types of fibroblasts exist in skin and understanding them can help improve wound healing and treat scars.
4 citations
,
February 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Blocking α1-integrin makes adult fibroblasts more like foetal ones, improving their movement and aiding wound healing.
4 citations
,
January 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human hair follicle dermal cells can help repair damaged hair follicles.
2 citations
,
January 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” GDNF signaling helps in hair growth and skin healing after a wound.
Different types of skin cells and immune cells play a role in healing UV-damaged skin, with chronic UV exposure causing lasting damage to certain skin cells.
January 2021 in “Electronic Theses of LMU Munich (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München)” N-Cadherin is crucial in scar formation, offering potential for scar prevention therapies.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mouse skin fibroblasts vary in function and adaptability based on their environment.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging reduces skin cell renewal and defense against germs due to TGFbeta, but blocking TGFbeta could help restore these functions.
3 citations
,
May 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Pro-Ile could be used in cosmetics to improve skin, hair growth, and healing.
35 citations
,
February 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Cells from the base of hair follicles help blood vessel cells survive and grow, which is important for healthy hair.