17 citations,
December 2019 in “Stem Cells International” Bioactive molecules show promise for improving skin repair and regeneration by overcoming current challenges with further research.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Hair aging is caused by stress, hormones, inflammation, and DNA damage affecting hair growth and color.
10 citations,
December 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Glypican-1 is important for blood vessel growth in hair follicles and could help treat hair loss.
72 citations,
July 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice lacking a key DNA methylation enzyme in skin cells have a lower chance of activating stem cells necessary for hair growth, leading to progressive hair loss.
April 2024 in “Journal of translational medicine” Melanocytes are important for normal body functions and have potential uses in regenerative medicine and disease treatment.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “The Journal of Pathology” Different types of skin fibroblasts have unique roles in skin health and disease.
January 2024 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering” A new ethical skin model using stem cells offers a reliable alternative for dermatological research.
18 citations,
April 2014 in “Stem cells” The study found stem cells in minor salivary glands that can differentiate and are involved in tumor formation when exposed to tobacco.
46 citations,
December 2001 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” FLRG and follistatin have different roles in wound healing.
11 citations,
December 2018 in “Bone” Removing a methyl group from the ITGAV gene speeds up bone formation in a specific type of bone disease model.
April 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” GRK2 is essential for healthy hair follicle function, and its absence can lead to hair loss and cysts.
37 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking a protein called CXXC5 with a specific peptide can stimulate hair regrowth and new hair growth in wounds.
25 citations,
September 2018 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” Blocking Wnt/β-catenin signaling with EGF receptor is necessary for proper hair growth.
12 citations,
November 2014 in “PLOS Computational Biology” The study concluded that hair growth in mice is regulated by a stable interaction between skin cell types, and disrupting this can cause hair loss.
9 citations,
April 2006 in “American Journal of Pathology” SGK3 is essential for proper hair growth and health.
25 citations,
June 2022 in “Developmental cell” Overactivating Hedgehog signaling makes hair follicle cells in mice grow hair faster and create more follicles.
19 citations,
December 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Early-stage skin cells help regenerate hair follicles, with proteins SDF1, MMP3, biglycan, and LTBP1 playing key roles.
147 citations,
September 2006 in “Developmental Cell” Too much Smad7 changes skin and hair development by breaking down a protein called β-catenin, leading to more oil glands and fewer hair follicles.
April 2024 in “Communications biology” Enzymes involved in Vitamin A metabolism affect hair growth and type in mice.
31 citations,
September 2013 in “Stem Cells” Smad1 and Smad5 are essential for hair follicle development and stem cell sleepiness.
6 citations,
April 2019 in “Nutrients” Biotin is important for keeping zinc levels balanced in the skin and its lack can cause hair loss.
85 citations,
April 2012 in “PLOS ONE” Valproic Acid helps regrow hair in mice and activates a hair growth marker in human cells.
32 citations,
May 2018 in “Cell Cycle” Melatonin helps Cashmere goats grow more hair by affecting certain genes and cell pathways.
Human hair follicle cells can be turned into stem cells that may help clone hair for treating hair loss or burns.
22 citations,
April 2012 in “The American journal of pathology” Loss of Msx2 function causes eye development issues similar to Peters anomaly.
March 2024 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Antiviral drugs, especially daclatasvir, may be a new treatment for a rare skin disease, improving survival and reducing symptoms in mice.
23 citations,
January 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Adding human blood vessel cells to hair follicle germs may improve hair growth and quality.
11 citations,
May 2021 in “Dermatologic clinics” PRP and cell therapies may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
Certain natural products may help stimulate hair growth by affecting stem cell activity in the scalp.
300 citations,
August 2012 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” The conclusion is that certain cell interactions and signals are crucial for hair growth and regeneration.