December 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study provides a comprehensive overview of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (HUCMSC-EVs), suggesting their potential to combat aging and alleviate age-related disorders by rejuvenating multiple organs in animal models and discussing engineering strategies to harness their full anti-aging potential.
August 2026 in “Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that extracellular vesicles from mesenchymal and outer root sheath stem cells may inhibit hair follicle stem cell apoptosis, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for hair loss treatments.
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July 2022 in “World journal of stem cells” This study found that human mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles promote the proliferation and migration of hair follicle cells and increase hair shaft elongation in cultured human hair follicles.
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February 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells and umbilical cord blood plasma enhanced wound healing and reduced scar formation in mice, suggesting their potential as therapeutic agents for skin repair.
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October 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” This review discusses the potential of secretome derived from stem cells for treating alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest the need for further human trials.