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August 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” The conclusion is that understanding how hair follicle stem cells live or die is important for maintaining healthy tissue and repairing injuries, and could help treat hair loss, but there are still challenges to overcome.
200 citations
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March 2023 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Quiescent adult stem cells are crucial for tissue repair and maintenance.
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December 2017 in “Stem cells” Low-dose radiation affects hair stem cell function and survival by changing their genetic material's structure.
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April 2023 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Tiny vesicles from stem cells could be a new treatment for healing wounds.
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July 2025 in “Gels” Functionalized hydrogels can help heal tissues and fight infections by delivering beneficial bacteria and antimicrobials.
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July 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Epidermal stem cells show promise for skin repair and regeneration.
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July 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Understanding skin stem cells and their regulation is key to improving skin healing and treating disorders.
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June 2020 in “npj regenerative medicine” GDNF helps grow hair and heal skin wounds by acting on hair stem cells.
214 citations
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April 2017 in “Cell” Different small areas within hair follicles send specific signals that control what type of cells stem cells become.
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February 2012 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Stem cells in hair follicles are diverse and change throughout the hair cycle.
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June 2023 in “Cell Reports” IL-1 promotes fat cell growth in skin, while WNT inhibits it and encourages scar formation.
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” MSC-derived exosomes may help in skin repair and regeneration.
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December 2013 in “Stem cells and development” Horse skin stem cells combined with platelet-rich plasma improve skin healing.
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July 2008 in “BMC Genomics” Alpha 6 + /MHCI - cells have stem cell traits and are similar to mouse hair follicle stem cells.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience” Mesenchymal stromal cell therapies show promise for treating various diseases but need more research and standardization.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” ADSC-derived extracellular vesicles show promise for skin and hair regeneration and wound healing.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Lung and liver macrophages protect our tissues and their dysfunction can cause various diseases.
August 2023 in “Medical Hypotheses” Metformin, usually used for diabetes, can also help treat hair loss from alopecia areata due to its ability to reduce inflammation and stimulate new hair growth.
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July 2023 in “Biomimetics” A new hair treatment using a natural polyphenol complex improves hair strength, reduces static, and protects against UV damage.
218 citations
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April 2008 in “Genes & Development” Skin stem cells help repair damage and maintain healthy skin.
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December 2012 in “Fibrogenesis & Tissue Repair” Adult stem cells are important for tissue repair and have therapeutic potential, but more research is needed to fully use them.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Prostaglandin E2 helps prevent hair loss from radiotherapy by protecting hair growth cells and aiding self-repair.
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December 2010 in “Stem Cells” Wnt signaling helps control how brain stem cells divide and is important for brain repair after injury.
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Tripeptides help heal wounds and regenerate skin by speeding up tissue repair and reducing inflammation.
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February 2013 in “The Open Stem Cell Journal” DPSCs and SHED have great potential for medical treatments and tissue repair.
Wnt7a helps corneal cells grow and stick together, aiding in repair.
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August 2021 in “The Malaysian journal of medical sciences/The Malaysian Journal of Medical Science” Eating fewer calories improves the ability of stem cells to repair and renew the body in various tissues.
December 2025 in “Journal of Pharma Insights and Research.” Injectable cryogels can deliver drugs and aid tissue repair with minimal surgery.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Fat-derived stem cells show promise for skin repair and reducing aging signs but need more research for consistent results.
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June 2021 in “Polymers” Photothermal hydrogels are promising for infection control and tissue repair, and combining them with other treatments could improve results and lower costs.