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Glossary Cell Culture

process of growing cells in controlled laboratory conditions

Cell culture, also known as cell cultivation or in vitro cell culture, is a laboratory technique where cells are grown under controlled conditions, typically outside their natural environment. This process involves providing the cells with the necessary nutrients, temperature, and gases to proliferate, allowing researchers to study cellular behaviors, test drug effects, and produce biological compounds in a controlled setting.

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research Plant cell culture as emerging technology for production of active cosmetic ingredients

67 citations , June 2018 in “Engineering in Life Sciences”

This review discusses advancements in plant cell culture technology for producing potent natural cosmetic ingredients and reports no new experimental results.

research Medicalized Aesthetic Uses of Exosomes and Cell Culture-Conditioned Media: Opening an Advanced Care Era for Biologically Inspired Cutaneous Prejuvenation and Rejuvenation

14 citations , September 2024 in “Cosmetics”

This narrative review explores how exosomes and cell culture-conditioned media are becoming key players in the cosmetic industry for skin rejuvenation and prejuvenation, emphasizing their multifunctional topical benefits and potential future applications.

research From Primary MSC Culture of Adipose Tissue to Immortalized Cell Line Producing Cytokines for Potential Use in Regenerative Medicine Therapy or Immunotherapy

13 citations , October 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

In this study, an immortalized MSC line from human adipose tissue showed potential for applications in regenerative medicine and inflammatory diseases through production of active factors, demonstrated in vitro.

research Pilot study of a novel treatment for androgenetic alopecia using enriched cell culture medium: clinical trials

12 citations , January 2003 in “Dermatology Online Journal”

This study reported that a novel cell culture medium gel significantly increased hair counts and reduced hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia over a six-month period.

research Purification of Porcine Hair Keratin Subunits and Their Immobilization for Use as Cell Culture Substrates

3 citations , September 2013 in “Bioscience Biotechnology and Biochemistry”

In this study, the type II subunit of porcine hair keratin was found to significantly inhibit the differentiation of PC12 neural cells compared to the crude extract and type I subunit, although cell proliferation was unaffected.

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community Caffeine Reverses Androgenetic Alopecia in Cell-Cultured Follicles | Bernstein Medical

4 upvotes 11 years ago

Caffeine's effectiveness in reversing hair loss is debated, with some users skeptical about caffeine-based products like Alpecin. Alternatives like Nizoral are suggested, but results vary, and some experience side effects from treatments that lower DHT.

community Has anyone here actually undergone experimental (grey market) hair cell therapy/follicle cloning?

7 upvotes 5 months ago

Hair cell therapy and follicle cloning are still in experimental stages, with treatments like hair multiplication and regenerative hair therapy being marketed but not yet proven to create unlimited new follicles. There is skepticism about the effectiveness and legitimacy of these treatments, with some considering them scams.

community NMN Promotes Cell Proliferation and Hair Growth by Reducing Oxidative Stress

14 upvotes 2 years ago

NMN shows promise in promoting hair growth by reducing oxidative stress and weakening androgens. It may be a beneficial addition to hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

community Riken develops new method for culturing hair follicles

41 upvotes 8 years ago

A new stem cell method for culturing hair follicles is being developed as an alternative to Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. There are concerns about its cost and accessibility despite plans for commercialization.

community Stem cells for hair, does it work?

in Technology 8 upvotes 9 months ago

Stem cell treatments for hair restoration can be effective, but results vary and depend on factors like the type of stem cells used and timing of treatment. PRP and exosomes have shown some success, while costs and effectiveness differ by location, with South Korea and Turkey offering more affordable options.

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Can Ecklonia Cava be used as a preventive treatment for early signs of hair thinning? No human trial has tested Ecklonia cava for hair loss, so it cannot be called preventive; the evidence is mouse studies and cell cultures suggesting antioxidant activity and 5-alpha-reductase inhibition in the lab.

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What is GHK-Cu and why is it said to be a "miracle" for hair? GHK-Cu is a copper peptide studied mainly for wound healing and skin repair; for hair loss the evidence stops at cell-culture and animal work, and no published human trial has tested it for androgenetic alopecia.

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Ever wonder why your hair doesn’t grow back thick anymore? Maybe your scalp needs better blood flow: centella could help. There is no clinical trial of centella asiatica for hair loss and no study measuring scalp blood flow in people using it; the only hair-related evidence is a 2017 cell-culture study. Centella products are cosmetics that may soothe an irritated scalp, and the link between scalp circulation and pattern hair loss is itself unproven.
Got small bald circles with no warning? Centella creams might calm the area and kickstart new growth. There is no published human trial of Centella asiatica for alopecia areata or any other hair loss; the only hair-related studies are cell-culture work. Community users describe Centella creams as soothing for an irritated scalp, not as regrowth treatments, and a new bald patch needs a doctor's diagnosis first.

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Is white tea more effective in topical hair products or as an oral supplement for hair growth? Neither topical nor oral white tea has any human clinical trial behind it for hair growth. Topical use has a more direct mechanistic rationale, but the only verifiable studies are a cell-culture EGCG experiment and a pharmacokinetic study with no hair outcomes.

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