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November 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Found microRNA differences in hair cells, suggesting potential treatment targets for hair loss.
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August 2021 in “Biological Chemistry” ECM-inspired wound dressings can help heal chronic wounds by controlling macrophage activity.
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November 2014 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” The we/we wal/wal mice have defects in hair growth and skin layer formation, causing hair loss, useful for understanding alopecia.
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October 2018 in “Bioelectromagnetics” Rice bran extract and low-frequency electromagnetic fields together may help treat vitiligo and white hair.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chicken feather gene mutation helps understand human hair disorders.
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Multiomics helps understand and improve skin healing and repair.
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June 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The exact identity of skin stem cells and how skin cells differentiate is not fully known.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
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October 2008 in “Nature Genetics” Lgr5 is a marker for active, long-lasting stem cells in mouse hair follicles.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Fat-derived stem cells show promise for skin repair and reducing aging signs but need more research for consistent results.
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July 2019 in “Stem Cells International” Advancements in creating skin grafts with biomaterials and stem cells are promising, but more research is needed for clinical application.