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February 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” ADSCs help in wound healing and skin regeneration but need more research for full understanding.
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November 2015 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” Fibroblast Growth Factor-9 helps repair heart damage after a heart attack by creating new blood vessels, especially in diabetics.
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February 2019 in “Stem cells international” Skin-derived stem cells grow faster and are easier to obtain than hair follicle stem cells, but both can become various cell types.
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January 2023 in “RSC Advances” Carbon dots show promise for tissue repair and growth but need more research to solve current challenges.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Platelet-rich plasma, which carries growth factors, could be a promising treatment for non-scarring hair loss, promoting hair growth and density with no major side effects.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine” A new hydrogel with stem cells from the human umbilical cord speeds up healing in diabetic wounds.
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May 2023 in “Gels” Chitosan hydrogels are promising for repairing blood vessels but need improvements in strength and compatibility.
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April 2023 in “Cosmetics” Exosomes could be effective for improving skin health and treating skin diseases.
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January 2023 in “Cell proliferation” Chick embryo extract helps rat hair follicle stem cells potentially turn into Schwann cells, important for the nervous system.
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October 2023 in “Military Medical Research/Military medical research” Regulatory T cells help heal skin and grow hair, and their absence can lead to healing issues and hair loss.
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September 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Special proteins are important for skin balance, healing, and aging, and affect skin stem cells.
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March 2024 in “Nanomaterials” Biomimetic scaffolds are better than traditional methods for growing cells and could help regenerate various tissues.
May 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Platelet-derived products help regenerate tissue and are used in various skin and hair treatments.
April 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” The composite sponge helps heal diabetic wounds by reducing inflammation and promoting new blood vessel growth.
August 2023 in “Military Medical Research” Scientists have improved 3D models of human skin for research and medical uses, but still face challenges in perfectly replicating real skin.
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Mesenchymal stem cells could help treat radiation-induced bladder damage but more research is needed to overcome current limitations.
September 2021 in “Assay and drug development technologies” Drug repurposing shows promise for treating many medical conditions.
April 2023 in “Dentistry” Baby teeth stem cells can potentially grow organs and treat diseases.
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September 2014 in “Cell Death & Differentiation” Tumor suppressors help control inflammation in cancer and restoring their function could lead to new treatments.
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December 2018 in “Development, Growth & Differentiation” Sex hormones, especially estradiol, can change chicken feather shapes and colors.
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