162 citations
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December 2008 in “Stem Cells” Hair follicle stem cells can become corneal-like cells, potentially helping restore vision.
September 2008 in “Acta Ophthalmologica” Hair follicle stem cells can become corneal-like cells with the right environment.
August 2009 in “Mechanisms of Development” Adult hair follicle cells can create new hair follicles from corneal cells with the right support.
42 citations
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Oral mucosa heals with minimal scarring, offering insights for scarless wound healing.
28 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of functional biomaterials” Cell-based therapies show promise for treating Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency but need more research.
January 2025 in “Open Life Sciences” Overexpression of the HE4 gene in mice causes eye inflammation and cloudiness.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “Stem Cells and Development” Scientists identified a unique type of human skin stem cell that could help with tissue repair.
33 citations
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December 2004 in “Differentiation” Mouse amnion can turn into skin and hair follicles with help from certain cells and factors.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Cells” Corneal cells can potentially revert to stem cells, aiding in repair and regeneration.
7 citations
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March 2017 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Hair follicle cells can help keep embryonic stem cells undifferentiated.
February 2024 in “World journal of stem cells” Adipose-derived stem cells can help repair and improve eye tissues and appearance.
8 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” CD44 signaling can help heal wounds without scars.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” New treatments for skin and hair repair show promise, but further improvements are needed.
April 2026 in “Amino Acids” Polyamines are crucial for skin tumor development, and inhibiting them can prevent tumors.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” The human amniotic membrane is a promising material for skin treatments and hair growth.
57 citations
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March 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The extracellular matrix is crucial for controlling skin stem cell behavior and health.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Exosomes could revolutionize skin disease treatment and healing.
34 citations
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August 2016 in “Scientific Reports” Blocking TGFβ-RI signaling enhances surface ectoderm differentiation from human stem cells.
73 citations
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April 2013 in “Stem cells” LGR5 helps maintain corneal cell characteristics and prevents unwanted changes by controlling specific cell signaling pathways.
773 citations
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August 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The secretions of mesenchymal stem cells could be used for healing without using the cells themselves.
119 citations
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Asia has made significant progress in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, but wider clinical use requires more development.
480 citations
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August 2014 in “Nature Biotechnology” Changing the environment around stem cells could help tissue repair, but it's hard to be precise and avoid side effects.
70 citations
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August 2020 in “Nanomaterials” Electrospun nanofibers show promise for enhancing blood vessel growth in tissue engineering but need further research to improve their effectiveness.
55 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Research on epidermal stem cells has advanced significantly, showing promise for improved clinical therapies.
51 citations
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November 2013 in “Drug Discovery Today” Small molecule drugs show promise for advancing regenerative medicine but still face development challenges.
28 citations
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January 2013 in “Stem cells” Certain human skin cells marked by CD44 and ALDH are rich in stem cells capable of long-term skin renewal.
16 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” Wnt7a protein is crucial for development and tissue maintenance and plays varying roles in diseases and potential treatments.
9 citations
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January 2018 in “Stem Cells International” Deer antler stem cell fluid helps regenerate tissue better than fat-derived stem cell fluid.
8 citations
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November 2020 in “Nature Communications” Adult stem cells with Tp63 can form hair and skin cells when placed in new skin, showing they have hidden abilities for skin repair.
3 citations
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January 2024 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” Lymphatic vessels are essential for health and can be targeted to treat various diseases.