Engineering Hair Follicle Regeneration: Harnessing Stem Cell Technologies, 3D Bioprinting, and Epigenetic Modulation for Precision Therapeutics

The researchers noted that cell therapy using dermal papilla cells may be a future strategy for treating androgenetic alopecia.

This paper reviews extraction methods for obtaining polysaccharides from brown macroalgae like Sargassum, highlighting their antiviral, antimicrobial, and antitumoral bioactivities in both in vivo and in vitro studies, while also discussing challenges in research and commercialization of Sargassum-based products.

This study developed HA-gel-dex hydrogels with enhanced ECM-like properties and functionality, showing promise for 3D bioprinting, tissue repair, and as wound dressings due to improved cell interaction, cytocompatibility, antimicrobial synergy, and wound healing in mice compared to traditional ECM bio-inks.

This research concluded that the novel hydrogel PlacMA, derived from human placenta and curable by visible light, shows promise for cell culture and tissue engineering applications due to its tunable properties.

This review discusses recent advancements in microneedle technology for hair loss treatment, highlighting their ability to enhance drug delivery and improve hair follicle survival in transplantation, while also exploring their potential integration with tissue engineering to address regeneration challenges.