April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Researchers created a 3D-printed skin model that grew human hair when grafted onto mice by improving blood supply to the grafts.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SOX4 is crucial for the development of melanoma.
January 2016 in “Frontiers in Neurology” A clinical nutrition program improved sensory and motor function in a 60-year-old with anti-MAG neuropathy.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
263 citations
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February 2013 in “Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology” Polymeric nanoparticles show promise for treating skin diseases.
76 citations
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April 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Chronic stress can cause hair loss by increasing oxidative stress, but antioxidants may help.
29 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Msi2 protein helps keep hair follicle stem cells inactive, controlling hair growth and regeneration.
28 citations
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January 2021 in “Parkinsonism & related disorders (Online)/Parkinsonism & related disorders” Parkinson's disease is linked to skin disorders and skin cells help in studying the disease.
25 citations
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January 2015 in “World journal of stem cells” Hair follicle stem cells can become different cell types and may help treat neurodegenerative disorders.
8 citations
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July 2022 in “BMC neuroscience” Transplanted hair follicle stem cells improved brain function and reduced damage after a stroke in rats.
8 citations
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June 2019 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Gintonin-enriched fraction promotes hair growth and could be a potential alopecia treatment.
7 citations
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September 2013 in “Tissue engineering. Part A” Hair follicle stem cells can become motor neurons and reduce muscle loss after nerve injury.
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Stem Cells” The FTO gene hinders stem cells in hair follicles from becoming pigment cells.
3 citations
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July 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Dental pulp stem cells can help heal skin and mucosal wounds effectively.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Scientific reports” Using gelatin sponges for deep skin wounds helps bone marrow cells repair tissue without scarring.
2 citations
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January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” Lupus affects the skin in various ways, and proper skin examination is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Melatonin may protect hair follicle cells from damage caused by a chemotherapy drug.
1 citations
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January 2020 Ift20 is essential for hair follicle function and skin cell movement.
September 2024 in “Advanced Biomedical Research” Chick embryo extract helps rat hair follicle stem cells become more like neurons.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The inhibitor DPP can promote hair growth.
March 2024 in “Nutrients” Gynostemma pentaphyllum and its component damulin B could help hair grow by activating certain cell pathways.
July 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition caused by immune factors and can be treated with JAK inhibitors.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found a substance in chicken egg yolk that helps hair grow.
218 citations
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January 2013 in “The Lancet Oncology” Chemotherapy causes hair loss by damaging hair follicles and stem cells, with more research needed for prevention and treatment.
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.
125 citations
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March 2017 in “Micromachines” Microfluidic technology improves cell spheroid creation for better drug testing and tissue engineering.
124 citations
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Standardized kits improve the quality and consistency of isolating stem cells from fat tissue.
47 citations
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December 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” A new mutation in the STING protein causes a range of symptoms and its severity may be affected by other genetic variations; treatment with a specific inhibitor showed improvement in one patient.
16 citations
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Minoxidil can stop the growth of ovarian cancer cells without harming the heart.
2 citations
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October 2022 in “Electrochem” Plant-based sensors can help in healthcare but need skilled technicians.