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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that non-activated platelet-rich plasma from acetylsalicylic acid-treated patients increased inflammatory cytokines, affecting platelet activation and possibly influencing outcomes in PRP therapies.
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January 2025 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study used cryoelectron microscopy to unveil the structure of LPA-bound human LPAR6, revealing unique ligand binding and recognition modes distinct from LPAR1, which may aid in designing targeted compounds for hair loss and cancer.
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June 2021 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” In this study, researchers found that activating the delta opioid receptor with a specific agonist significantly promoted hair growth in mice, suggesting potential for developing new hair-loss treatments.
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January 2015 This study found that bursts of ERK activation in the skin, termed SPREADs, are linked to increased cell division and help synchronize cell cycle progression in living mice.
This study found that DHT induces apoptosis in human keratinocyte cells via ERK activation, independently of androgen receptors and the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
In this study, the researchers used a human hair follicle model to demonstrate that T cell stimulation can induce an alopecia areata–like phenotype, with cell proliferation and immune privilege collapse; however, the DHODH inhibitor farudodstat partially mitigated these effects by reducing T cell proliferation.
April 2026 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This review discusses the processes of melanocyte stem cell quiescence and activation, focusing on their interaction with hair follicle stem cells, and highlights current research on hair graying mechanisms; it reports no new results.
December 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Immune system issues may contribute to female pattern hair loss.
December 2025 in “Chinese Medical Journal” This study developed a simplified multidimensional assessment scale for alopecia areata severity and systemic treatment initiation among Chinese patients, achieving expert consensus on relevant clinical indicators and conditions.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TEC kinases may help cause inflammation in vitiligo and could be targeted for treatment.
In this study, a pH-responsive microneedle patch was developed, showing potential in rat models for treating spinal cord injuries by reducing inflammation, promoting nerve regeneration, and supporting neurogenesis, which contributed to improved motor and neurological recovery.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Laser treatment boosts hair growth by activating a key growth factor.
June 2025 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” In a mouse model, this study reported that the compound isoalantolactone significantly improved hair growth and thickness, suggesting its potential as a treatment for hair loss.
June 2025 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology” UVA exposure worsens hair loss by activating a specific cell pathway.
June 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” In this study, researchers found that isoproterenol, an adrenergic β2 receptor agonist, promoted hair growth and hair follicle stem cell proliferation in models of androgenetic alopecia by modulating the PI3K/AKT/β-Catenin pathway, suggesting a potential new therapeutic strategy for hair loss.
This systematic review reported that treatment with drugs that activate the Wnt pathway, including valproic acid and lithium, was not associated with a significant increase in cancer risk. The authors suggest further research on Wnt activation's potential as a regenerative therapy.
March 2025 in “Molecular Medicine” This study on C57BL/6 mice found that subcutaneous cholesterol injections significantly promoted hair regeneration by enhancing hair follicle stem cell proliferation, highlighting the role of the PKA-tyrosine hydroxylase-sympathetic nervous system pathway in this process.
January 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This research observed that Moracin M, a compound from the Moraceae family, significantly promotes hair growth and angiogenesis via the Wnt signaling pathway in human dermal papilla cells, offering a promising alternative to current hair growth treatments like minoxidil.
This study identified distinct immune differences in patients with alopecia areata, particularly those with atopic backgrounds, and highlighted the OX40 axis as a potential therapeutic target for the condition.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers used the CRISPR/Cas9 system to edit the FGF5 gene in Dorper sheep, observing increased density and finer wool, along with changes in cortisol levels and antioxidant enzyme activity linked to hair follicle development.
April 2024 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study investigates the role of retinoic acid in regulating hair follicle stem cell homeostasis to identify new potential targets for treating androgenetic alopecia.
January 2024 in “Animals” In this study, researchers found that circERCC6, a circular RNA identified in cashmere goat hair follicles, helps activate secondary hair follicle stem cells, with its role dependent on specific m6A modifications that interact with miR-412-3p to regulate BNC2 expression.
January 2024 in “Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Institutional Repository” In this in vitro study, simple centrifugation with calcium gluconate activation led to a significantly higher release of PDGF-BB in PRP compared to other methods, which may inform improved clinical PRP preparation protocols.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that autophagy activation in hair follicle stem cells shifted their metabolism to glycolysis, which promoted hair growth by initiating the hair follicle cycle.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that PX-12 inhibited the NLRP3 inflammasome and reduced psoriasis-like symptoms in a mouse model, suggesting its potential as a treatment for psoriasis.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that HPV8-induced actinic keratoses may mechanistically involve Lrig1+ hair follicle keratinocyte stem cells, with the E6 gene promoting downstream STAT3 activity in a mouse model.
This study found significantly higher P-Smad2 levels in both lesional and nonlesional skin of organ transplant recipients, suggesting elevated TGF-β signaling might contribute to their increased cancer susceptibility.
December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, the researchers developed a quantum algorithm, QuantAnts machines, which identified complexes of CD9, CD34, and CD74 as potential targets for certain cancers involving the RAS pathway.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that stimulating the olfactory receptor OR2A4/7 with cyclohexyl salicylate promoted human hair growth and increased progeny of hair follicle epithelial stem cells in an ex vivo setting.