December 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Valproic acid helps hair follicle stem cells survive better in low oxygen and glucose conditions.
December 2025 in “Nature Communications” Skin organoids can model tuberculosis infection and help test treatments.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Stem cell activity influences autoimmune disease outcomes by affecting immune responses and tissue regeneration.
January 2024 in “Journal of cellular immunology” Hair follicle stem cells are important for maintaining healthy skin and interact with many signals.
January 2023 in “Open veterinary journal” Cow blood vessel cell secretions helped heal rat burn wounds and may treat burns and hair loss.
March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Removing a specific gene in certain skin cells causes hair loss on the body by disrupting normal hair development.
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April 2010 in “Gastroenterology” Certain proteins, Lgr5 and Lgr6, are important markers of adult stem cells and are involved in tissue repair and cancer development.
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July 2020 in “Cell” Muscles and nerves that cause goosebumps also help control hair growth.
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September 2008 in “Stem Cells” Most hair follicle stem cells do not protect their DNA by dividing it unevenly.
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August 2006 in “Laboratory Investigation” SCF and ET-1 together significantly increase skin pigmentation and melanin production.
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August 2012 in “Cell death and differentiation” Intu gene is crucial for hair follicle formation by helping keratinocytes differentiate through primary cilia.
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December 2022 in “Scientific Data” The study maps how genes are regulated during mouse hair growth.
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August 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The research created a detailed map of skin cells, showing that certain cells in basal cell carcinoma may come from hair follicles and could help the cancer grow.
April 2026 in “Experimental & Molecular Medicine” Mouse and human skin development share similar fibroblast timelines.
June 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hair follicle stem cells can help heal intestinal injuries in rats.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Tet1/2/3 enzymes affect hair follicle cell development by influencing BMP signaling.
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May 2020 in “Nature Communications” Adult fibroblasts help heart cells mature and improve heart function.
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October 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Far-infrared radiation improves stem cell growth and movement, helping heart therapy.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Genetically-altered adult stem cells can help in wound healing and are becoming crucial in regenerative medicine and drug design.
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April 2016 in “PLoS ONE” Negative pressure treatment improved skin thickness, blood vessel growth, and hair growth.
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May 2020 in “BMC complementary medicine and therapies” Polygonum multiflorum extract helps hair grow longer and fights the effects of hormones that cause hair loss.
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September 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A substance called Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor can protect certain hair follicle stem cells from damage caused by androgens, suggesting a new possible treatment for hair loss.
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January 2013 in “Journal of skin cancer” PKC ε increases hair follicle stem cell turnover and may raise skin cancer risk.
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February 2024 in “Nature cell biology” Mechanical forces are crucial for shaping cells and forming tissues during development.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Umbilical cord-derived media is safe and effective for hair growth.
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January 2023 in “In vivo/In Vivo” Box A of HMGB1 can improve stem cell function, aiding anti-aging therapy.
June 2026 in “Applied Biological Chemistry” The M5 method is best for isolating cells that help hair growth.
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 “Open Life Sciences” Exosomes from stem cells help repair irradiated salivary glands by boosting cell growth.
November 2024 in “Journal of Translational Internal Medicine” Exosomes from stem cells help hair regrowth by activating a specific signaling pathway.