116 citations
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April 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study identified highly variable genes in mesenchymal stem/stromal cells that are linked to classic functions like development and inflammation response, suggesting their potential as markers for further potency studies.
63 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” This paper discusses the role of Runx1 in epithelial biology and pathology, highlighting its dual function as a tumor promoter and suppressor in different contexts, and reports no new experimental findings.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that in noise-exposed FVB/NJ mice and cell models, ivacaftor reduced oxidative stress and hearing damage by maintaining CFTR function and increasing Nrf2 expression, suggesting its potential for treating noise-induced hearing loss.
May 2026 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that exosomes derived from dental pulp mesenchymal stem cells (DPSC-Exos) significantly promoted hair regrowth and follicle density in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, showing similar efficacy to minoxidil by activating pathways that improve follicular vascularization and dermal papilla cell function.
This chapter reviews the presence and roles of stem cells in various body systems, focusing on their lifelong function in animals and humans, and reports no new experimental findings.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that fermented mackerel oil increased hair growth by promoting dermal papilla cell proliferation and cell cycle progression through wnt/β-catenin signaling activation in vibrissa follicles.
49 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review discusses dermal white adipose tissue's roles in skin immunity, highlighting its antimicrobial function and interactions with other immune cells, but reports no new clinical results.
62 citations
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October 2017 in “JAMA facial plastic surgery” This study reported that using condensed nanofat combined with fat grafts significantly improved the aesthetic and functional aspects of atrophic facial scars in 20 patients, as assessed by both patients and plastic surgeons using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale.
54 citations
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November 2015 in “Methods in enzymology on CD-ROM/Methods in enzymology” This chapter reviews keratins in skin epithelia, including their roles in cellular function and disease, and reports no new experimental results.
29 citations
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October 2016 in “Cell death and differentiation” This study found that in squamous cell carcinomas, the inhibition of the tumor-suppressor function of TAp73β by ΔNp63α occurs through promoter squelching, not direct protein interaction.
21 citations
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June 2018 in “Current Opinion in Genetics & Development” This review discusses recent advancements in regenerative medicine, including functional organ regeneration and the creation of mini-organs, and reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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July 2016 in “Anatomical Science International” This study revealed that in androgenic alopecia, the proximal attachment of the arrector pili muscle to the hair follicle is often lost or significantly reduced.
13 citations
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August 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that bikunin is expressed in human keratinocytes and may play a role in regulating keratinocyte function during mitosis or inflammation.
4 citations
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June 2021 in “Basic and Clinical Neuroscience Journal” In this study, transplantation of rat hair follicle stem cells significantly improved sciatic nerve regeneration and muscle function in nerve-injured rats.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, transplanted hair follicles from different body sites showed changes in morphology and immune status, suggesting their ability to adapt and function in new recipient areas such as the scalp or eyebrows.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this study, researchers developed a 3D in-vitro system for generating functional AT-resident macrophages without cell sorting, providing a valuable tool to study their differentiation and function in various physiological and pathological conditions.
April 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that exosomes derived from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells helped preserve melanocyte function and mitigate stress-induced hair depigmentation in mice by activating the Nrf2-ARE antioxidant pathway under acute neurogenic oxidative stress.
January 2023 in “Discovery immunology” T cells and bacteria in the gut and skin help maintain health and protect against disease.
88 citations
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December 2018 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This review outlines the current state and future prospects of using layer-by-layer self-assembly for cell encapsulation in biomedical applications, such as cell-based biosensors, transplantation, and tissue engineering, while also discussing its limitations and potential advancements.
24 citations
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July 2018 in “Stem cells” This study found that Runx1 in hair follicle stem cells modulates lipid metabolism, impacting membrane organization and enhancing signal transduction for cell proliferation in both normal and cancer epithelial cells.
6 citations
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January 2017 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” This review discusses the complex role of Runx family genes in regulating stem cells in blood and skin tissues and reports no new experimental results.
238 citations
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April 2012 in “Cell stem cell” This perspective review discusses the crucial role of the stem cell niche in influencing stem cell function and its potential as a target for developing new regenerative medicine strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
211 citations
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May 2018 in “Trends in cell biology” This review explores recent insights into the diverse cell populations involved in skin development, homeostasis, wound healing, and cancer progression but reports no new results.
147 citations
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the immune roles of keratinocytes in wound healing and chronic wound inflammation, emphasizing their potential impact on chronic wound pathology and highlighting areas for future research.
46 citations
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June 2015 in “American Journal Of Pathology” This review highlights how diabetes affects stem and progenitor cells through altered signaling and homeostasis, impacting tissue function and complicating diabetic therapy efforts; new clinical results are not presented.
35 citations
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February 2023 in “Biomolecules” This review explores the role of Granzyme B in autoimmune skin diseases and highlights its potential as a therapeutic target due to its involvement in impaired barrier function and inflammation.
33 citations
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December 2012 in “NMR in Biomedicine” This study reports that microencapsulation of therapeutic cells with contrast agents enables visualization across multiple imaging modalities, potentially improving cellular immunoprotection and tracking after transplantation.
33 citations
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October 2006 in “European Journal of Immunology” This study found that CD44 and CD49d together enhance signaling pathways in lymphocytes in mice with alopecia areata, influencing their activation and function.
9 citations
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November 2020 in “The FASEB journal” This review discusses the role of intermediate filaments in cell signaling and differentiation, emphasizing their impact on stem cell function, development, and disease, but reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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March 2025 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” This study discusses how redox imbalance, specifically through reduced Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 mediated by the transcription factor JunB and sphingolipid metabolism changes, contributes to skin aging by depleting stem cell pools and altering the extracellular matrix, ultimately impacting skin integrity and function.