A stem cell-derived matrix speeds up healing of diabetic skin wounds.
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December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by targeting adenosine and possibly sulfonylurea receptor 2B.
December 2015 in “Vascular Pharmacology” Hair papilla cells are crucial for blood vessel development in hair follicles, affecting hair growth and loss.
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July 2020 in “Cell” Muscles and nerves that cause goosebumps also help control hair growth.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” The arrector pili muscle might play a role in hair loss and needs more research to understand its impact.
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May 2026 in “Nature Communications” CD19-CAR T cell therapy may help regenerate skin in systemic sclerosis.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Immune cells are essential for early hair and skin development and healing.
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June 2017 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Fat tissue-derived cells show promise for repairing body tissues, but more research and regulation are needed for safe use.
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Fat-derived stem cells, platelet-rich plasma, and biomaterials show promise for healing chronic skin wounds and improving soft tissue with few side effects.
January 2024 in “PloS one” Rat hair-follicle stem cells can become heart cells with specific supplements.
December 2015 in “Vascular Pharmacology” Different cells affect hair follicle blood vessels, endothelial cells react differently to inflammation and oxidized fats, and prasugrel better protects heart vessels during a procedure than clopidogrel.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Analytical Science and Technology” Lactobacillus plantarum hydrolysates may help increase hair growth by boosting VEGF production.
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June 2019 in “Ageing Research Reviews” Fat from the body can help improve hair growth and scars when used in skin treatments.
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May 2016 in “Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology” Fat cells are important for tissue repair and stem cell support in various body parts.
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December 2018 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” The new patch made of cell matrix and a polymer improves wound healing and supports blood vessel growth.
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January 2022 in “Burns and trauma” Skin cell-derived vesicles can help heal skin injuries effectively.
Avicennia Marina extract and avicequinone C can reduce hair loss hormone production and increase hair growth factors, suggesting they could be used to treat androgenic alopecia.
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January 2015 in “Chemical Society Reviews” Improving artificial vascular grafts requires better materials and surface designs to reduce blood clotting and support blood vessel cell growth.
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April 2012 in “Nature Communications” Regenerated fully functional hair follicles using stem cells, with potential for hair regrowth therapy.
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March 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in male pattern baldness involves muscle degeneration and increased scalp fat.
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August 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The research created a detailed map of skin cells, showing that certain cells in basal cell carcinoma may come from hair follicles and could help the cancer grow.
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May 2019 in “Cells” Stem cell therapy, particularly using certain types of cells, shows promise for treating hair loss by stimulating hair growth and development, but more extensive trials are needed to confirm these findings.
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March 2008 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Estrogen affects scalp cell types differently, enhancing some wound healing processes.
397 citations
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February 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
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September 2011 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Using 2% minoxidil for baldness treatment might cause vision distortion due to fluid build-up under the retina.
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February 2011 in “Cell” Nephronectin helps attach muscle cells to hair follicles.
June 2023 in “Italian Journal of Medicine” Urotensin II increases growth and VEGF production in rat skin cells by turning on the Wnt-β-catenin pathway.
60 citations
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February 2015 in “Biomaterials” A surface with VEGF can specifically capture endothelial cells from flowing fluids.
24 citations
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November 2013 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Human hair follicle stem cells can become endothelial cells with certain growth factors, useful for vascular treatments.
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April 2014 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” New compounds similar to cromakalim were less effective at inhibiting insulin release but improved in solubility and one acted as a calcium entry blocker, not a potassium channel opener.