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March 2019 in “Scientific reports” Temporary ROS production in cultured human hair follicles promotes growth and stem cell activation.
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August 2017 in “Nature cell biology” Lactate production is important for activating hair growth stem cells.
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April 2011 in “Cell Proliferation” Scientists can grow human hair follicle stem cells in a lab without changing their nature, which could help treat hair loss.
January 2008 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Hair follicle stem cells are similar to mesenchymal stem cells and can become neural-like cells under certain conditions.
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Gene network oscillations inside hair stem cells are key for hair growth regulation and could help treat hair loss.
December 2024 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Dorper sheep's wool shedding is linked to specific genes and pathways, which may help understand human hair growth.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering” Cell-based therapies using dermal papilla cells and adipocyte lineage cells show potential for hair regeneration.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” Adding human fat-derived stem cells to hair follicle grafts greatly increases hair growth.
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August 2020 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” Platelet-rich plasma can potentially improve hair regeneration by increasing follicular gene expression and hair growth activity.
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December 2013 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Stem cells in the hair follicle are regulated by their surrounding environment, which is important for hair growth.
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January 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Adding human blood vessel cells to hair follicle germs may improve hair growth and quality.
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December 2019 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Grouping certain skin cells together activates a growth pathway that helps create new hair follicles.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” The research identified genes that explain why some sheep have curly wool and others have straight wool.
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December 2023 in “Scientific reports” 3D microenvironments in microwells improve hair follicle stem cell behavior and hair regeneration.
October 2025 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” Combining biomaterials and cell pathways can improve hair follicle regeneration.
July 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Pilose antler extracts help hair growth by activating hair follicle stem cells.
May 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Shi-Bi-Man activates hair follicle stem cells and promotes hair growth by changing lactic acid metabolism and other cellular processes.
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January 2020 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Nanofiber structure helps regenerate hair follicles.
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January 2013 in “BioMed research international” Hair follicles and deer antlers regenerate similarly through stem cells and are influenced by hormones and growth factors.
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February 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” Cannabinoid receptor-1 signaling is essential for the survival and growth of human hair follicle stem cells.
6 citations
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September 2020 in “Advanced Biology” Blue-light activation of TrkA improves hair-follicle stem cells' ability to become neurons and glial cells.
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December 2014 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” PRP injections may improve hair thickness and density in female hair loss patients.
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July 2021 in “Biomolecules” Centipeda minima extract helps hair grow by activating important growth signals and could be a promising hair loss treatment.
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.
January 2026 in “Theoretical and Natural Science” Targeting Lgr5+ stem cells and Wnt signaling may effectively treat hair loss.
January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
14 citations
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January 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair regrowth doesn't convert thin hairs to thick hairs, but increases overall hair density.
25 citations
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September 2018 in “Scientific Reports” Morroniside may help hair grow and stay in its growth phase by affecting certain cell signals.
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February 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Higher levels of the DP2 receptor may lead to hair loss.
November 2021 in “Austin therapeutics” Current treatments for hair loss from chemotherapy are limited, but new methods are being researched.