January 2026 in “Open Life Sciences” Exosomes from stem cells help repair irradiated salivary glands by boosting cell growth.
May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hair follicle stem cells may help treat strokes.
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December 2014 in “PLoS Biology” Macrophages help activate hair follicle stem cells, affecting hair growth and skin repair.
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March 2021 in “Nature” Stress hormone corticosterone blocks a growth factor to slow down hair stem cell activity and hair growth.
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July 2020 in “Cell” Muscles and nerves that cause goosebumps also help control hair growth.
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March 2020 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Understanding how hair follicle stem cells work can help find new ways to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
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June 2016 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” The conclusion is that fat grafting is safe and effective but carries risks that need careful management.
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August 2019 in “Nature Communications” Chemotherapy causes permanent hair follicle damage by triggering stem cell 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.
November 2023 in “Animal Bioscience” miR-133a-3p and miR-145-5p help goat hair follicle stem cells differentiate by controlling NANOG and SOX9.
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January 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Androgens block hair growth by disrupting cell signals; targeting GSK-3 may help treat hair loss.
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August 2017 in “Nature cell biology” Lactate production is important for activating hair growth stem cells.
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February 2007 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” Hair follicle stem cells could help repair nerves and avoid ethical issues linked to embryonic stem cells.
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October 2016 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Androgens prevent hair growth by changing Wnt signals in cells.
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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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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Dermal-epidermal interactions are crucial for hair growth and maintenance.
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May 2023 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Macrophages help maintain mammary stem cells and tissue balance through specific signaling pathways.
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December 2021 in “PLoS Genetics” Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 is not needed for hair regeneration.
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November 2020 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Androgens reduce BMP2, which weakens the ability of certain cells to help hair stem cells become different types of cells.
December 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Valproic acid helps hair follicle stem cells survive better in low oxygen and glucose conditions.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in physiology” Hair follicle stem cells help skin heal and grow during stretching.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Macrophages help maintain mammary stem cells and balance through specific signaling.
June 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hair follicle stem cells can help heal intestinal injuries in rats.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The BMP/Smads pathway and Id2 gene control hair follicle stem cells, affecting their rest and growth phases.
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April 2017 in “PLoS ONE” Hair follicle cells can become bone-like cells, useful for bone repair.
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February 2016 in “Science” Hair loss and aging are caused by the breakdown of a key protein in hair stem cells.
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November 2004 in “Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore” Hair follicle stem cells are mainly in the bulge region and can help repair skin and form hair and glands, but more research is needed to fully understand them.
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February 2013 in “Dermatology and therapy” Crescina® lotion helps reduce hair loss and increase hair growth in males with androgenetic alopecia.
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September 2019 in “The EMBO Journal” Lymphatic vessels are essential for hair follicle growth and skin regeneration.
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October 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Hair follicle stem cells are a practical and ethical option for nerve repair in regenerative medicine.