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March 2021 in “Cytotechnology” Mesenchymal stem cells show promise in treating COVID-19 by reducing inflammation and aiding recovery, but more research is needed.
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September 2023 in “Journal of Fatwa Management and Research” Islamic perspectives in Malaysia raise ethical concerns about using stem cells, especially from embryos, for beauty and medical treatments.
December 2024 in “Archives of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology” Combining stem cells with minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
April 2012 in “Annals of Neurosciences” The document concludes that stem cell therapies lack solid proof of effectiveness, except for blood system treatments, and criticizes the ethical issues and commercial exploitation in the field.
5 citations
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August 2013 in “InTech eBooks” KLF4 is important for maintaining stem cells and has potential in cancer treatment and wound healing.
156 citations
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December 2012 in “Cell Stem Cell” TGF-β is crucial for controlling stem cell behavior and changes in its signaling can lead to diseases like cancer.
54 citations
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August 2019 in “Bioscience trends” Stem cells help repair tissue mainly by releasing beneficial substances, not by replacing damaged cells.
21 citations
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January 2018 in “The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology” Modified stem cells from umbilical cord blood can make hair grow faster.
10 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed research international” Rat whisker cells can help turn other cells into nerve cells and might be used to treat brain injuries or diseases.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Smaller needles help protect stem cells during injections.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Human amniotic stem cells can safely treat psoriasis-like skin in mice.
November 2024 in “Clinical Nutrition Open Science” High doses of resveratrol improve bone cell health and differentiation.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Collagen networks play a key role in hair loss and follicle miniaturization.
133 citations
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September 2013 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Different types of stem cells and their environments are key to skin repair and maintenance.
95 citations
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January 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Androgens block hair growth by disrupting cell signals; targeting GSK-3 may help treat hair loss.
47 citations
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October 2016 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Androgens prevent hair growth by changing Wnt signals in cells.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking Prostaglandin D₂ (PGD₂) could help treat hair loss.
15 citations
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May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Substances from dental stem cells might help treat hair loss.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Organoid” A new method was developed to efficiently grow skin hair follicles from stem cells, potentially aiding alopecia treatment.
June 2026 in “Journal of Biological Engineering” Stem cell therapies are advancing quickly with new technologies and need supportive regulations for clinical use.
January 2026 in “Journal of Biomedical Research” Small extracellular vesicles from stem and immune cells show promise for treating various diseases but face challenges in clinical use.
May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Bone marrow stem cells help heal intestines and reduce death in liver failure.
22 citations
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August 2017 in “Stem cells and cloning” Stem cell technologies and regenerative medicine, including platelet-rich plasma, show promise for hair restoration in treating hair loss, but more research is needed.
14 citations
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February 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” Cannabinoid receptor-1 signaling is essential for the survival and growth of human hair follicle stem cells.
June 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hair follicle stem cells can help heal intestinal injuries in rats.
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.
179 citations
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July 2016 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Epigenetic changes control how adult stem cells work and can lead to diseases like cancer if they go wrong.
61 citations
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December 2016 in “The EMBO Journal” The study showed that hair follicle stem cells can maintain and organize themselves in a lab setting, keeping their ability to renew and form hair and skin.
10 citations
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January 2019 in “in Vivo” Finasteride boosts stem cell signals for hair growth.
2 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Korean Medicine” Low doses of Asiasari radix extract boost stem cell growth without changing their shape.