32 citations
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February 2019 in “eLife” BMP signaling is essential for the development of touch domes.
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December 2003 in “Gene” The ovine Hoxc-13 gene is crucial for hair formation and may have other skin functions.
August 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Overexpression of a specific receptor in mice skin causes skin thinning, early skin barrier formation, eye issues, and hair loss.
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January 2019 in “European journal of histochemistry” Cattle skin has leptin which might control skin and hair growth.
12 citations
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May 2013 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Stem cells from elderly skin can become neurons, offering potential for brain therapy.
3 citations
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October 1994 in “Medical Molecular Morphology” The lower part of rat vibrissa hair gets more blood and is well-protected for growth.
November 2023 in “Cell Proliferation” A protein from fat-derived stem cells, DKK1, is linked to hair loss and blocking it may help treat alopecia areata.
GPC1 is important for blood vessel growth in hair follicles and could help treat hair loss.
GPC1 is important for hair growth by helping blood vessels form around hair follicles.
GPC1 is important for blood vessel growth in hair follicles and could help treat hair loss.
Glypican-1 is important for hair follicle blood vessel growth and could be a target for treating hair loss.
5 citations
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October 2020 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Researchers used a laser to create advanced skin models with hair-like structures.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “Biomaterials advances” Gellan gum hydrogels help recreate the environment needed for hair growth cell function.
1 citations
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June 2014 in “Journal of developmental biology” Retinoic acid helps change skin cells and is important for skin development and hair growth.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Targeting EMT and fibrotic remodeling may help treat androgenetic alopecia.
April 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fibronectin is essential for hair follicle regeneration by supporting stem cells.
207 citations
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July 2006 in “Development” MTS24 marks a new type of skin cell that helps hair growth and repair.
153 citations
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April 1998 in “Current Biology” The risk of skin tumors becoming malignant depends on the specific skin cell type affected.
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June 2010 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Stem cells can move to brain injury sites and be tracked, showing promise for treating brain diseases.
58 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Platelet-rich plasma, which carries growth factors, could be a promising treatment for non-scarring hair loss, promoting hair growth and density with no major side effects.
31 citations
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August 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Human skin can provide stem cells for tissue repair and regeneration, but there are challenges in obtaining and growing these cells safely.
16 citations
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May 2015 in “Tissue Engineering Part C-methods” A two-step method was created in 2015 to make more cells that help with hair growth, but they need to be combined with other cells for 4 days to actually form new hair.
10 citations
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September 2022 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Current methods can't fully recreate skin and its features, and more research is needed for clinical use.
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August 2005 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Scalp dermal papilla and fibrous sheath cells have different MMP expression than scalp dermal fibroblasts.
6 citations
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November 2022 in “Development” New research shows that skin diversity is influenced by different types of dermal fibroblasts and their development, especially involving the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
6 citations
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February 2010 in “Biotechnology and bioprocess engineering” Using umbilical cord stem cells can help create hair-growing tissues more affordably.
5 citations
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February 2023 in “Genes” Certain miRNAs may influence cashmere fiber traits in goats by affecting hair follicle activities.
2 citations
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November 2019 in “FEBS open bio” Combining specific inducers helps dermal papilla cells regain hair-forming ability.
2 citations
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September 2014 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Stem cells could potentially rebuild missing structures in wounds, improving facial skin replacement techniques.
December 2025 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Exosomes are promising tools in aesthetic medicine for skin and hair regeneration.