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February 2018 in “Nature Reviews Genetics” Stem cell plasticity is crucial for wound healing but can also contribute to cancer development.
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September 2002 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Lowering testosterone speeds up wound healing in male mice.
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January 2016 in “Development” Blocking β-catenin in skin cells improves hair growth during wound healing.
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May 2021 in “Science Advances” Different scaffold patterns improve wound healing and immune response in mouse skin, with aligned patterns being particularly effective.
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May 2007 in “Nature” Adult mice can grow new hair from skin wounds.
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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.
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Mushroom-based scaffolds help heal skin wounds and regrow hair.
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September 2021 in “Communications Biology” Co5M offers a new way to observe and understand wound healing without labels.
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May 2021 in “Applied Materials Today” New nano composite helps reduce scars and regrow hair during burn wound healing.
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January 2022 in “Journal of clinical and translational research” Chitosan-based dressings reduce inflammation and speed up skin wound healing.
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August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating STAT5 in the skin's dermal papilla is key for starting hair growth, regenerating hair follicles, and healing wounds.
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November 2017 The document concludes that while some organisms can regenerate body parts, mammals generally cannot, and cancer progression is complex, involving mutations rather than a strict stem cell hierarchy.
November 2023 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” The new adhesive seals wounds quickly, works well in wet conditions, and helps with healing.
April 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” Certain hairstyles can cause scalp diseases, smoking is linked to hair loss, 5% minoxidil foam is effective for hair loss treatment, and various factors influence wound healing and hair growth.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in genetics” Different types of fibroblasts play specific roles in wound healing and cancer, which could help improve treatments.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Aged individuals heal wounds less effectively due to specific immune cell issues.
November 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” A device was made in 2008 to measure hair loss severity. Other findings include: frizzy mutation in mice isn't related to Fgfr2, C/EBPx marks preadipocytes, Cyclosporin A speeds up hair growth in mice, blocking plasmin and metalloproteinases hinders healing, hyperbaric oxygen helps ischemic wound healing, amniotic membranes heal wounds better than polyurethane foam, rhVEGF165 from a fibrin matrix improves tissue flap viability and induces VEGF-R2 expression, and bFGF enhances wound healing and reduces scarring in rabbits.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that mouse models are helpful but have limitations for skin wound healing research, and suggests using larger animals and genetically modified mice for better human application.
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September 2019 in “South African Journal of Botany” Teucrium polium extracts are non-toxic and effectively speed up wound healing.
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October 2012 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Understanding developmental pathways can improve wound healing treatments.
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December 2024 in “Nano Research” A protein-based hydrogel helps heal diabetic wounds and repair nerves.
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December 2020 in “Bioactive Materials” Wound dressing absorbs fluid, regenerates hair follicles, and heals skin burns.
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May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” The African spiny mouse can fully regenerate its muscle without scarring, unlike the common house mouse.
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Traditional Chinese Medicine and biomaterials help heal chronic wounds by targeting multiple pathways.
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June 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” New biomaterials can improve wound healing by promoting nerve and tissue regeneration.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Regulatory T cells help heal skin wounds by reducing inflammation and promoting tissue repair.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Liposome-based systems improve skin wound healing effectively.
January 2026 in “RSC Advances” The hydrogel helps heal wounds without scars by releasing two drugs gradually.
January 2016 in “Research Explorer (The University of Manchester)” Activating the Eda/Edar pathway improves wound healing by enhancing hair follicle growth.
Dermal stem cells help regenerate hair follicles and heal skin wounds.