245 citations
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April 2009 in “Circulation Research” This study found that human fetal CD133+ progenitor cells and their conditioned medium accelerated wound healing and promoted angiogenesis in a mouse model of ischemic diabetic ulcers through paracrine mechanisms involving Wnt signaling.
70 citations
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August 2020 in “Nanomaterials” This review discusses the development of electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds for promoting angiogenesis in tissue engineering but notes that their clinical application beyond bone and skin repair is still limited.
36 citations
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August 2022 in “Molecular Therapy — Nucleic Acids” This review discusses various gene therapy and non-viral delivery methods to promote angiogenesis for chronic wound healing, but it reports no new clinical results.
30 citations
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June 2010 in “Endocrine Related Cancer” In this study, dutasteride more effectively reduced prostate cancer cell viability than finasteride in vitro, but did not significantly alter the angiogenic response.
20 citations
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October 2008 in “Archives of dermatological research” This study found that angiogenin is expressed in human dermal papilla cells, where it might stimulate hair growth by promoting cell proliferation and local skin angiogenesis.
19 citations
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August 2023 in “Experimental & Molecular Medicine” This study found that the CXXC5 protein is overexpressed in diabetic foot ulcer tissues, suppressing wound healing, and that the small molecule KY19334 accelerated healing in diabetic mice by activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that three-dimensional cultures of dermal papilla cells enhanced endothelial cell migration and angiogenesis in vitro, which may improve vascularization in tissue-engineered skin constructs.
December 2016 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study found that adenosine can promote the growth of human hair follicles and dermal papilla cell proliferation, possibly through increased angiogenin expression.
March 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Amlodipine cream may help hair growth by improving blood flow.
September 2018 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study found that angiogenin can inhibit the expression of type Ⅰ collagen and fibronectin in dermal papilla cells from androgenetic alopecia areas in vitro by affecting TGF-β1 and its signaling pathway.
527 citations
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December 2011 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study found that dextran-based hydrogels promoted significant neovascularization and skin regeneration in mouse models of third-degree burns, without the need for additional growth factors or cells.
520 citations
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February 2001 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This study found that VEGF significantly enhances perifollicular vascularization during the hair growth phase, accelerating hair regrowth and increasing follicle and hair size, while its inhibition retards hair growth.
322 citations
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January 1997 in “Thrombosis and Haemostasis” This review discusses factors influencing angiogenesis, focusing on vascular permeability factor as a key inducer and thrombospondin as a notable inhibitor, and recommends exploring molecular mechanisms for therapeutic interventions.
164 citations
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December 2000 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This review explores mechanisms of skin angiogenesis and suggests targeting blood vessels as a promising therapy for skin diseases, but it reports no new research results.
118 citations
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December 2003 in “Mechanisms of Ageing and Development” Thymosin β4 helps heal wounds, grow hair, and improve blood vessel formation.
93 citations
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May 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that chronic ultraviolet-B exposure increased skin vascularization and wrinkle formation in mice, while overexpressing the angiogenesis inhibitor thrombospondin-1 reduced these effects, suggesting angiogenesis inhibition as a potential approach to prevent photo-damage.
83 citations
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June 2020 in “Materials & Design” In this study, ACF sponges with 10% fucoidan significantly promoted wound healing and hair follicle regeneration in rats, showing improved hemostatic and antibacterial performance compared to other formulations.
48 citations
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March 2005 in “PubMed” This paper reviews the potential of various bioactive plant compounds, including resveratrol and curcumin, for modulating angiogenesis but presents no new clinical results.
43 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Orthopaedic Translation” This study explored a dual-functional dressing with quaternized chitosan and magnesium, finding it enhanced wound healing and had strong antibacterial effects against drug-resistant bacteria in diabetic rat models with infected foot ulcers, suggesting promise for diabetic foot ulcer treatment.
36 citations
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October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that overexpression of betacellulin in transgenic mice delayed hair follicle morphogenesis and cycling, increased keratinocyte proliferation, and enhanced wound angiogenesis without affecting wound healing strength.
33 citations
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May 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that high levels of parathyroid hormone-related protein expression can result in the production of shorter hair shafts, likely through effects on angiogenesis.
27 citations
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March 2019 in “PLoS ONE” This study suggests that Thyroxine (T4) may promote key features of human skin wound healing, such as re-epithelialization and angiogenesis, in an ex vivo model.
22 citations
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November 2024 in “Bioactive Materials” This study found that 3D-printed polyamine-modified hydrogels facilitate M2 macrophage polarization and exosome secretion, enhancing skin cell compatibility and promoting wound healing and hair follicle induction in an animal model through specific signaling pathways, suggesting potential for skin disorder therapies.
15 citations
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February 2021 in “Cells” This study concluded that using human umbilical cord blood mononuclear cells transfected with VEGF and FGF2 genes enhances skin wound healing in rats, demonstrating greater wound revascularization compared to controls.
12 citations
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August 2022 in “Journal of Controlled Release” In this study, a microneedle patch containing conditioned media from hypoxia-pretreated stem cells enhanced hair regeneration in an androgenetic alopecia mouse model by boosting perifollicular vascularization and hair follicle stem cell activation compared to minoxidil.
10 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This study found that GPC1 is a crucial regulator of angiogenesis in human dermal microvascular endothelial cells, indicating its potential as a target for treating alopecia.
9 citations
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study found that intrauterine PRP infusion is a safe and effective treatment for patients with refractory thin endometrium and implantation failures, with the improvement primarily driven by the angiogenic cytokines in PRP.
9 citations
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July 2022 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” In this study, topical MR blockade improved delayed wound healing in glucocorticoid-pretreated mice by promoting anti-inflammatory macrophages and enhancing angiogenesis.
8 citations
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May 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” This study found that bioactive glass 1393 accelerates wound healing by promoting angiogenesis through the ROS/P53/MMP9 signaling pathway, enhancing granulation tissue formation and collagen deposition, as evidenced by both in vivo and in vitro experiments.
8 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that mesenchymal stem cells sourced from hair follicle outer root sheath showed higher differentiation efficiency and angiogenic potential for vascular graft applications compared to adipose-derived stem cells.