May 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hedgehog signaling is crucial for hair development, cadherins affect cell adhesion, neutrophils play a role in skin lesions, and BP230 autoantibodies impact skin stability.
86 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Stem cells in hair follicles are diverse and change throughout the hair cycle.
9 citations
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Kangfuxin (KFX) extract speeds up wound healing and improves skin regeneration.
189 citations
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July 2009 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Epidermolysis bullosa simplex causes easily blistered skin due to faulty skin cell proteins, leading to new treatment ideas.
186 citations
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December 2012 in “Current opinion in cell biology” Keratin proteins are increasingly recognized as important for cell health and are linked to many diseases.
185 citations
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January 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Probiotics may help reduce stress-related skin issues and improve hair growth.
160 citations
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June 2008 in “American Journal Of Pathology” EGFR signaling is crucial for skin and hair health, and targeting it could help treat skin diseases and cancer.
105 citations
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October 2018 in “Nature” A small group of slow-growing cells causes basal cell carcinoma to return after treatment.
32 citations
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December 2019 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” A protein called IL-36γ causes skin side effects from certain cancer treatments when combined with a common skin bacteria.
16 citations
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April 2021 in “Biomedicines” Ferulic acid helps wounds heal faster by reducing inflammation and promoting skin cell movement.
16 citations
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March 2021 in “EvoDevo” Different species use the same genes for tooth regeneration.
15 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” Silk nanofiber hydrogels help stem cells heal wounds faster and improve skin regeneration.
14 citations
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July 2022 in “Nutrients” Vitamin A is important for healthy skin and hair, influencing hair growth and skin healing, but UV light reduces its levels.
13 citations
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April 2010 in “Journal of dermatological science” Chemotherapy-induced hair loss is partly due to decreased laminin-511 and increased laminin-332.
12 citations
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March 2021 in “Regenerative Engineering and Translational Medicine” Exosomes from stem cells might help treat hair loss.
12 citations
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December 2003 in “Gene” The ovine Hoxc-13 gene is crucial for hair formation and may have other skin functions.
11 citations
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January 2010 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Desmosomes are crucial for human skin development, increasing in density as the skin matures.
10 citations
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February 2021 in “PLoS biology” Corin helps control salt and sweat release in sweat glands.
9 citations
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June 2019 in “Cell cycle/Cell cycle (Georgetown, Tex. Online)” A specific RNA increases hair stem cell growth and skin healing by affecting a protein through interaction with a microRNA.
8 citations
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” A new lab-grown lung model helps study adenoviruses and test antiviral drugs.
6 citations
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October 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tanshinone IIA helps protect tissue from low oxygen damage by activating certain cell pathways.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Food Science and Nutrition” Red Ginseng Extract helps hair grow and improves skin health by stimulating cell growth and enhancing the body's antioxidant defense system.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” A new engineered treatment shows promise in curing heart fibrosis.
1 citations
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January 2026 in “GigaScience” Cell Journey is a tool for better 3D visualization of cell changes over time.
January 2026 in “Burns & Trauma” NLRP3 helps control inflammation and repair in wound healing, making it a potential target for treatment.
December 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” EV-based drug delivery shows promise but faces challenges in standardization and scalability.
October 2025 in “Biomedicines” Terminalia chebula fruit extract helps hair growth by reducing DHT and boosting hair cell activity.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Free long-chain fatty acids can stimulate hair growth in mice.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Mitochondrial dysfunction is linked to various skin conditions and could be a target for treatments.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Topical finasteride might be a good alternative for hair loss treatment with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.