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Glossary Cell Proliferation

process where cells grow and divide to multiply

Cell proliferation refers to the process by which cells grow and divide to produce new cells. This is a fundamental biological process essential for growth, development, and tissue repair. In the context of hair and alopecia, cell proliferation in hair follicles is crucial for hair growth and regeneration.

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research Brain and muscle Arnt-like protein-1 (BMAL1) controls circadian cell proliferation and susceptibility to UVB-induced DNA damage in the epidermis

221 citations , July 2012 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America”

This study found that the circadian clock in mouse skin regulates cell proliferation and affects sensitivity to UVB-induced DNA damage, with potential implications for understanding human skin cancer risk.

research p63 Regulates Human Keratinocyte Proliferation via MYC-regulated Gene Network and Differentiation Commitment through Cell Adhesion-related Gene Network

82 citations , December 2011 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry”

This study discovered that a network controlled by the gene p63 is crucial for keratinocyte differentiation and is linked to MYC through cell adhesion-related pathways.

research Growth factors specifically alter hair follicle cell proliferation and collagenolytic activity alone or in combination

56 citations , December 1990 in “Differentiation”

Growth factors can either promote or inhibit hair follicle cell growth and collagen breakdown.

research Exogenous IGF-1 promotes hair growth by stimulating cell proliferation and down regulating TGF-β1 in C57BL/6 mice in vivo

53 citations , March 2014 in “Growth Hormone & IGF Research”

This study found that IGF-1 injections increased hair follicle number and growth phase duration in wild-type mice, suggesting potential for baldness treatment.

research Ephrins Negatively Regulate Cell Proliferation in the Epidermis and Hair Follicle

39 citations , May 2010 in “Stem Cells”

This study reported that disrupting ephrin-Eph interactions in adult mouse skin doubled cell proliferation in the hair follicle and epidermis, suggesting ephrins as negative regulators of proliferation.

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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 How Does Exosome Therapy Work for Hair Loss?

in Research/Science 5 upvotes 2 years ago

Exosome hair therapy involves injecting stem cell-derived exosomes into the scalp to boost hair follicle regeneration and repair. Exosomes, which are not stem cells but products of them, contain bioactive chemicals and specific growth factors that promote new blood vessel formation, increase cell proliferation, reduce inflammation, and improve tissue repair, all crucial for hair health.

community Polydopamine Synergizes with Quercetin Nanosystem to Reshape the Perifollicular Microenvironment for Accelerating Hair Regrowth in Androgenetic Alopecia.

11 upvotes 2 years ago

A quercetin-encapsulated and polydopamine-integrated nanosystem (PDA@QLipo) shows promise for treating androgenetic alopecia by reshaping the perifollicular microenvironment, outperforming minoxidil in hair regeneration. The nanosystem promotes cell proliferation, hair follicle renewal, and recovery by scavenging reactive oxygen species and enhancing neovascularity.

community Injectable and biofunctionalized fibrin hydrogels co-embedded with stem cells induce hair follicle genesis.

10 upvotes 3 years ago

Fibrin-based hydrogels support stem cells for hair follicle regeneration, showing promise for alopecia treatment. They enhance cell viability, maintain stemness, and induce hair growth without teratoma formation.

community Injectable and biofunctionalized fibrin hydrogels co-embedded with stem cells induce hair follicle genesis.

5 upvotes 3 years ago

Fibrin-based hydrogels support stem cells for hair follicle regeneration, showing promise for treating alopecia and wound healing. They enhance cell viability, maintain stemness, and promote hair and tissue regeneration without teratoma formation.

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learn Stem Cell Factor

What is stem cell factor and why is it used in hair growth treatments? Stem cell factor promotes hair growth by signaling cell survival and division.
How does stem cell factor help activate dormant hair follicles? Stem cell factor activates dormant hair follicles by signaling through the c-Kit receptor.
Are stem cell factor products safe for long-term scalp use? Stem cell factor products lack proven long-term safety for scalp use.
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learn Procyanidin

What is Procyanidin, and how does it encourage hair growth at the follicle level? Procyanidin stimulates hair growth by promoting cell proliferation in hair follicles.

learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Follistatin

glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

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learn Exosomes

Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles

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