TLDR Mollusc egg extract helps skin and hair cells grow and heal.
The study demonstrated that Cryptomphalus aspersa mollusc egg extract (e-CAF) promoted the proliferation and migration of human dermal papilla stem cells (hDPCs) and dermal fibroblasts in a time- and dose-dependent manner. The extract enhanced the expression of key growth factors, cytoskeletal proteins, and adhesion molecules, which are crucial for hair growth, follicle regeneration, and skin repair. These findings suggested that e-CAF could be a potential therapeutic agent for promoting hair growth, treating alopecia, and enhancing skin regeneration and repair.
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September 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Human hair follicle dermal cells can effectively replace other cells in engineered skin.
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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.
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November 2014 in “Developmental Cell” Hair follicle dermal stem cells are key for regenerating parts of the hair follicle and determining hair type.
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August 2014 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Dermal papilla cells help wounds heal better and can potentially grow new hair.
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