January 2006 in “Advances in developmental biology” The Hairless gene is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
137 citations
,
September 2005 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” The HR protein helps hair grow by blocking a hair growth inhibitor, aiding in hair follicle regeneration.
30 citations
,
April 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” PI3K/Akt pathway is crucial for hair growth and regeneration.
18 citations
,
December 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” Hair follicle stem cells are promising for wound healing but require more research for safe clinical use.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Quercetin boosts hair follicle stem cell growth and survival in cashmere goats.
November 2018 in “Atlas of genetics and cytogenetics in oncology and haematology” WNT10B is linked to cancer development and affects survival and disease progression in various cancers.
28 citations
,
November 2020 in “Journal of Controlled Release” A new hair loss treatment uses tiny needles to deliver a drug-loaded lipid carrier, promoting hair growth more effectively than current treatments.
18 citations
,
April 2014 in “Stem cells” The study found stem cells in minor salivary glands that can differentiate and are involved in tumor formation when exposed to tobacco.
6 citations
,
December 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Inhibiting class I HDACs helps maintain hair growth ability in skin cells.
375 citations
,
February 2006 in “Journal of Cell Science” The document concludes that the hair cycle is a complex process involving growth, regression, and rest phases, regulated by various molecular signals.
271 citations
,
May 2019 in “Cells” The secretome from mesenchymal stem cells is a promising treatment that may repair tissue and avoid side effects of stem cell transplantation.
218 citations
,
April 2008 in “Genes & Development” Skin stem cells help repair damage and maintain healthy skin.
146 citations
,
June 2012 in “PLoS ONE” Paneth cells help support stem cells and aid tissue regeneration after injury.
103 citations
,
January 2006 in “Journal of Cell Science” The document concludes that the hair cycle is a complex process involving growth, regression, and rest phases, regulated by various molecular signals.
84 citations
,
October 2014 in “PLoS Genetics” Wnt signaling is essential for forming the skin's spinous layer through a BMP-FGF pathway.
77 citations
,
March 2021 in “Nature” Stress hormone corticosterone blocks a growth factor to slow down hair stem cell activity and hair growth.
76 citations
,
February 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Mesenchymal stem cells show potential for skin healing and anti-aging, but more research is needed for safe use, especially regarding stem cells from induced pluripotent sources.
62 citations
,
November 2009 in “Aging Cell” Hedgehog signaling helps keep hair follicle stem cells the same in both young and old human skin.
60 citations
,
February 2013 in “Cell reports” The balance between androgen receptor and p53 is crucial for sebaceous gland differentiation.
57 citations
,
December 2021 in “Nature Communications” Non-canonical Wnt signaling helps intestinal stem cells move to injury sites for tissue repair.
56 citations
,
August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Different women's hair and skin glands respond to hormones in varied ways, which can cause unwanted hair growth even with normal hormone levels, and more research is needed to treat this effectively.
43 citations
,
November 2019 in “PLoS ONE” MED23 and GNAQ genes are crucial for chicken feather color.
39 citations
,
April 2015 in “Regeneration” Lizards can regrow their tails, and studying this process helps understand scar-free healing and limb regeneration.
33 citations
,
December 2023 in “Cell Death Discovery” Cepharanthine may help treat gastric cancer by causing cancer cell death and affecting energy use.
25 citations
,
August 2014 in “Endocrinology” Researchers created a mouse model of a type of rickets that does not cause hair loss.
24 citations
,
November 2021 in “PLoS ONE” Ablative fractional laser treatment rejuvenates skin by altering gene expression and promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration.
23 citations
,
May 2015 in “Science China Life Sciences” The microenvironment controls adult stem cells' behavior and fate.
15 citations
,
March 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Clotrimazole, an antifungal cream, may safely reduce skin pigmentation by breaking down the enzyme needed for making melanin.
15 citations
,
December 2014 in “PLoS ONE” A mutation in the iRhom2 gene causes hairless mice due to abnormal hair follicle development.
14 citations
,
June 2018 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Green tea compound EGCG helps mink hair follicles grow by affecting certain cell growth pathways.