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June 2017 in “Biomaterials” Special fiber materials boost the healing properties of certain stem cells.
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Ng2+ perivascular cells in mouse skin come from specific fibroblast types and help in tissue repair.
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M-CSF-stimulated myeloid cells can turn into skin cells and help heal wounds and regrow hair.
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October 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” α-MSH may help treat skin inflammation and fibrosis.
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April 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Scientists turned mouse skin cells into hair-inducing cells using chemicals, which could help treat hair loss.
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July 2008 in “Oncology Reports” HPV16-transformed cells can change human skin cell properties, aiding tumor growth.
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March 2011 in “Nature Communications” Cells from a skin condition can create new hair follicles and similar growths in mice, and a specific treatment can reduce these effects.