11 citations
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April 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” In this review, researchers explore various treatment options for alopecia, focusing on nano-drug delivery systems using plant-based substances, which are potentially effective and less harmful than current treatments, while also highlighting emerging trends such as 3D bioprinting and plant extracts for future therapies.
11 citations
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January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This research reported that a newly developed dually crosslinked gelatin-alginate-based hydrogel scaffold enhances mechanical strength, promotes corneal tissue regeneration, and reduces scarring in rabbit models, suggesting potential applications in corneal tissue engineering.
11 citations
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March 2020 in “Cellular Signalling” In this study, knockdown of XIST in 3D-cultured dermal papilla cells inhibited hair follicle regeneration by interfering with miR-424 and hedgehog signaling, highlighting XIST's role in hair development.
5 citations
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study introduced a simple and reliable in vitro assay capable of large-scale simultaneous screening of hair growth-promoting compounds using a 3D co-culture system of human dermal papilla and outer root sheath cells.
2 citations
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June 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review examines emerging biomaterial strategies designed to support both neural regeneration and cutaneous wound healing, emphasizing their potential to improve sensory function through mechanisms like axonal regrowth and vascular network formation, while noting the need for standardized assessments and clinically translatable designs.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study found that a 3D wound model, the 3DWoundSE, showed improved responsiveness to injury and cytotoxic stimuli compared to an intact 3D skin equivalent, offering a reproducible and ethical alternative to animal models for early wound response assessment in dermatological research and drug development.
May 2026 in “Organoid Research” This review discusses recent advancements in hair follicle organoid technology for alopecia treatment but presents no new experimental results, emphasizing the potential for clinical applications and drug screening.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medical Technology” This review discusses current knowledge of keratinocyte stem cell dynamics, including their regenerative roles and potential applications beyond wound healing, but presents no new clinical findings.
March 2025 in “Advanced Science” In this study, bioengineered hair germ microspheres made from HME hydrogels promoted hair follicle regeneration in vivo, suggesting a promising approach for hair loss treatment.
This review discusses the roles and characteristics of skin stem cells, their niches, and signaling pathways in skin maintenance, aging, and cancer, highlighting their potential in therapeutic applications but presenting no new clinical findings.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This symposium reviewed various topics in stem cell research related to skin biology, including mechanisms of skin regeneration, tumorigenesis, and pathways influencing melanoma stem cell behavior, but it reported no new clinical results.
17 citations
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February 2023 in “Cosmetics” This study explores the use of bioinspired 3D printed hollow microneedles, which may offer improved delivery of anti-wrinkle formulations, and reviews the current landscape and challenges of existing wrinkle treatments and microneedle technology.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Scientific reports” This study investigated the use of 3D cell culture technology to explore hair follicle regeneration, examining the impact of the 3D cellular environment on hair follicle morphogenesis and the effects of microwell depth on spheroid formation.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Nano today” This study reported that bioinks containing calcium molybdate nanoparticles and dermal papilla cells can promote hair regrowth in vivo by creating an anti-inflammatory environment and activating the mTOR signaling pathway in macrophages.
81 citations
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October 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” This review highlights the promising potential of 3D printing for creating microneedles with precise customization and improved performance compared to traditional micromolding, emphasizing applications in personalized medical devices and advancements in biomedical fields.
68 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported that a three-dimensional hydrogel culture system supports the growth and maintenance of distinct dermal papilla cell types, crucial for skin reconstitution assays in neonatal mice.
67 citations
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June 2019 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study introduces a method for long-term expansion of adult mouse epidermal stem cells in vitro using an organoid culture system that maintains the basal-apical organization.
48 citations
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March 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that human adipose-derived stem cells co-cultured on a collagen sponge scaffold showed increased differentiation into keratinocytes, suggesting potential for improved skin wound healing.
46 citations
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October 2023 in “Science Advances” In this study, researchers used 3D bioprinting to successfully create engineered skin tissues with hair follicle-like structures, potentially enhancing skin grafts and safety testing for chemical compounds by more closely mimicking natural skin complexity.
42 citations
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June 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This review summarizes the use of 3D printing technologies for creating microneedles and evaluates their associated benefits, challenges, and regulatory considerations, but does not present new experimental results.
41 citations
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September 2017 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study found that the DexIEME hydrogel promotes complete skin regeneration and scar attenuation in murine and porcine models, suggesting potential for treating deep dermal injuries.
21 citations
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October 2009 in “Biochemical Engineering Journal” This review discusses various approaches to treating alopecia, including drug therapy and hair transplantation, but reports no new research findings; the authors highlight the need for novel techniques like cell culturing.
18 citations
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August 2021 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that melanocyte progenitor cells are present in human subcutaneous adipose tissue and may differentiate into mature melanocytes, suggesting potential applications in treating skin diseases and rejuvenation.
13 citations
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August 2024 in “iScience” This study found that 3D spheroid culture reprogrammed mesenchymal stem cells into a uniform immunosuppressive phenotype, suggesting potential therapeutic applications for inflammatory diseases like psoriasis.
6 citations
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January 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that topically applied liposomal spherical nucleic acids targeting the IL-17 receptor could effectively reduce psoriasis severity in preclinical models.
4 citations
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July 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that incorporating human adipose subcutaneous tissue in 3D organotypic skin cultures mimicking hypertrophic scar conditions improved epidermal homeostasis, formed a basement membrane similar to native skin, and reduced myofibroblast presence, indicating an anti-fibrotic effect.
1 citations
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October 2019 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” In this study, 3D planned resection and reconstruction for skull defects after resection of cSCC with bony invasion led to accurate procedures, though patient-specific factors should guide treatment decisions.
This study utilized a pigmented human epidermal equivalent model to incorporate melanocytes into the epidermis and found enhanced differentiation potential compared to conventional in vitro systems, reflecting in vivo cellular trajectories and highlighting melanocyte-to-keratinocyte communication pathways.
April 2026 in “Microsystems & Nanoengineering” 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.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the integration of nanoparticles with microneedles to improve drug delivery through enhanced stability, bioavailability, and controlled release, noting ongoing challenges with stability, scalability, and safety.