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March 2022 in “Small” In an animal model, this study found that PEG hydrogels delivering M2 macrophage-derived exosomes effectively promoted M1 to M2 macrophage transition and enhanced wound healing.
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January 2022 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” This study found that hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells can alleviate pyroptosis and improve ulcerative colitis symptoms in mice, suggesting potential new treatments for the condition.
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October 2020 in “Journal of radiation research” The researchers found that exosome-like vesicles from irradiated cheek skin in neonatal mice may offer protective effects against hair follicle loss after high-dose radiation exposure.
July 2016 in “Cancer research” This study found that mutant cells in hair follicles can be tolerated or eliminated by surrounding normal tissue, suggesting the potential for wild-type cells to counteract oncogenic mutations.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review highlights novel drug delivery systems for alopecia that enhance localization in the pilosebaceous unit, reduce systemic exposure, and support sustained drug release, with a focus on optimized follicular carriers ranging from 100-300 nm for improved drug residence compared to conventional methods.