17 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Biological Engineering” This study found that exosomes derived from antler stem cells significantly enhanced wound healing speed and quality in rats, including better skin regeneration and collagen distribution, outperforming exosomes from bone marrow stem cells, and suggesting potential clinical applications.
139 citations
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May 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” In this study, human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes significantly accelerated cutaneous wound healing in rats by modulating the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway.
74 citations
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study suggests that exosomal miRNAs from human amniotic fluid stem cells may inhibit myofibroblast differentiation and reduce fibrotic scarring in wound healing.
9 citations
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January 2018 in “Stem Cells International” The researchers reported that conditioned media from deer antler mesenchymal stem cells may enhance hair and skin regeneration by modulating cellular responses through secretory vesicles.
April 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that exosomes derived from human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells significantly promote cutaneous wound healing in rats by modulating the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway.
13 citations
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February 2023 in “Aging” This study found that exosomes from hair follicle mesenchymal stem cells overexpressing lncRNA H19 promoted diabetic skin wound healing by enhancing cell proliferation, migration, and reducing pyroptosis.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” This review discusses the potential of extracellular vesicles from various sources as promising candidates for hair growth stimulation but notes that clinical trials are needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms and clinical applications of autologous platelet-derived products for TMJ regeneration, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery” This meta-analysis reported that stem cell-derived conditioned medium effectively increases hair density and thickness in patients with alopecia, with longer treatment durations showing greater improvements.
9 citations
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November 2018 in “Drug Discovery Today” This review discusses insights from scar-free animal models and cellular factors in skin regeneration, suggesting potential strategies for developing scar-free treatments in clinical and cosmetic practices, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2024 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” This study observed that pilose antler extract promoted hair growth in mice with androgenetic alopecia by stimulating the hair follicle growth cycle via the SHH/GLI pathway activation and BMP/Smad pathway suppression.
February 2026 in “Exploration” This review summarizes research on scar formation and inhibition mechanisms, discussing emerging therapies like gene therapy and stem cell treatments, but notes ongoing challenges for clinical application, including treatment personalization and outcome sustainability.
25 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review discusses the integration of biodegradable biomaterials with drugs and stem cells for diabetic wound repair, but reports no new clinical results and highlights the need for further translation to clinical practice.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found that administering human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells (hAMSCs) in a mouse model of psoriasis improved skin lesions and reduced inflammation-related markers, suggesting potential therapeutic benefit and safety for treating psoriasis, and identified specific gene targets involved in the treatment's mechanism.
41 citations
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September 2012 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This review summarizes the current understanding of microRNAs in skin biology, highlighting their roles in processes like wound-healing and aging, without presenting any new experimental results.
26 citations
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses mesenchymal stromal cell-conditioned medium for various skin conditions and found improvements in wound healing, hair restoration, and more, but emphasizes the need for further research to validate these findings.
December 2024 in “Microorganisms” This study analyzed changes in the microbiota during antler velvet regeneration in sika deer and found significant differences in microbial community composition between 15 and 30 days post-pedicle casting, highlighting the potential roles of specific bacteria in wound healing and tissue regeneration.
January 2025 in “Cosmetics” In this study, the researchers found that Astragalus sinicus extracts improved wound healing, reduced oxidative stress, and activated crucial signaling pathways in dermal papilla cells damaged by dihydrotestosterone, suggesting it may be a promising ingredient for hair loss treatment.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” This review describes various in vitro and ex vivo hair follicle models used to study hair growth and regeneration and explores their potential for developing hair loss treatments, but it does not report new results.
5 citations
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review discusses the role of traditional Chinese medicine and bioactive materials in chronic wound healing and reports no new clinical results.
January 2022 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” In this study, intradermal injections of extracellular vesicles over six months were reported to be safe and effective in improving hair growth among patients with pattern hair loss, with favorable response linked to specific patient factors and treatment volumes.
July 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study suggests that pilose antler extracts promote hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia mice by activating the AKT and Wnt pathways, enhancing hair follicle stem cell proliferation.
222 citations
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August 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the role of stem cells in cutaneous wound healing and reports no clinical results; the authors highlight the need for better understanding of underlying mechanisms for future therapies.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses recent advancements in hair follicle regeneration technologies, including the authors' own development of functional hair regeneration through bioengineered follicle germ transplantation, but reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “BioMed research international” This review highlights surprising similarities between hair follicles and antler units, suggesting that a comparative study of their biology could benefit understanding in both areas without presenting new empirical findings.
2 citations
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November 2023 in “Laboratory Animal Research” In this study, the combination of conditioned medium from human adipose-derived stem cells and photobiomodulation significantly enhanced wound healing in type 2 diabetic rats compared to using either treatment alone, with particularly superior results in wound strength and new blood vessel formation.
14 citations
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February 2014 in “Experimental Cell Research” This review examines the role of stem cells and their niches in continuously growing ectodermal organs like teeth, hair, and claws, providing insights from mouse models without presenting new research findings.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” In this study, researchers suggest that hair follicle miniaturization in conditions like androgenetic alopecia may result from impaired conversion of quiescent stem cells to progenitor cells, influenced by the follicular niche, its collagen network, and various mechanical constraints.
74 citations
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January 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” This review discusses recent advances in hair follicle biology, regeneration, and tissue engineering, highlighting emerging therapeutic opportunities, and reports no new experimental results.
75 citations
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September 2017 in “Developmental biology” This review discusses circadian clock regulation in stem cells and its role in processes like neurogenesis, but reports no new results; the authors emphasize its significance in stem cell function across various tissues.