April 2026 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” A new microneedle system effectively treats hair loss by delivering drugs directly to hair follicles.
26 citations
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July 2007 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” ISCK03 stops melanin production in human melanoma cells and lightens skin color in mice and guinea pigs.
January 2011 in “Zhongguo nongye Kexue” Transgenic sheep cells with spider silk gene were successfully created for future sheep hair expression.
63 citations
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November 2009 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Sub3 is essential for fungus adherence but not for skin invasion.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers fixed gene mutations causing a skin disease in stem cells, which then improved skin grafts in mice.
40 citations
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June 2013 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” The gelatin/β-TCP scaffold with nanoparticles improves wound healing and skin regeneration.
Par3–mInsc and Gαi3 work together to ensure proper cell division orientation in skin development.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” EX104 effectively promotes hair growth and regenerates follicles in androgenetic alopecia.
25 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Lipids” Cubosomes improve drug delivery for skin and eye diseases by enhancing adhesion, retention, and release.
16 citations
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March 2020 in “Animal Biotechnology” Transgenic sheep embryos with a specific promoter were successfully created, but more research is needed for gene expression in hair follicles.
4 citations
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July 2012 in “Genesis” The Megsin-Cre transgene is a new tool for genetic manipulation in the skin and upper digestive tract.
February 2024 in “ACS applied bio materials” Keratin microspheres might help hair grow.
January 2011 in “Anhui nongye kexue” The vector successfully directed specific gene expression in hair follicles.
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April 2000 in “Nature biotechnology”
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Squarticles, tiny particles made from sebum-derived lipids, can effectively deliver minoxidil, a hair growth drug, directly to hair follicles and skin cells, with less skin penetration and more tolerability.
34 citations
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April 2018 in “EMBO journal” The protein SLC1A3 is important for activating skin stem cells and is necessary for normal hair and skin growth in mice.
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January 1971 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Mice hair follicles take in the amino acid cystine.
125 citations
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March 2017 in “Micromachines” Microfluidic technology improves cell spheroid creation for better drug testing and tissue engineering.
A new microneedle patch helps repair spinal cord injuries by reducing scarring and promoting nerve growth.
December 2022 in “Nature Communications” Bead-jet printing of stem cells improves muscle and hair regeneration.
20 citations
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January 2013 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” The new device safely and effectively rejuvenates skin, making it thicker and healthier.
March 2024 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A new tool using tiny needles and special carriers can treat hair loss effectively and safely.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” RCS-01 is safe and may help rejuvenate aging skin.
November 2025 in “Analytical Chemistry” A new method improves protein extraction from hair, helping identify potential biomarkers for fetal growth issues.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Biochemical Society Transactions” The Ysc84/SH3yl1 protein family is important for cell movement and the process of taking in materials by interacting with actin and cell membranes.
7 citations
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May 2010 in “Drug Delivery” Retinoic acid and DMSO improve gene delivery to mouse skin for potential hair and skin disease treatment.
January 2025 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” The microneedle patch with CuxO nanozymes effectively promotes hair growth for treating hair loss.
52 citations
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October 2007 in “Molecular Therapy” Injecting lentiviral vectors into early gestation mice effectively targets skin stem cells for potential gene therapy.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Platelet-rich Plasma Gel may help treat en coup de sabre scleroderma, improving symptoms and skin quality with minimal side effects.