341 citations
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November 2009 in “The FASEB Journal” This article reviews the multifunctional roles of calreticulin outside the ER and highlights its impact on wound healing in animal models, but reports no new clinical results.
67 citations
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the role of oxidative stress in hair greying and suggests that understanding melanocyte susceptibility at different follicular locations may help develop therapies for preventing and reversing the process; it reports no new experimental results.
22 citations
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March 2023 in “Bioengineering” This review discusses stem cell therapy as a promising treatment for epidermolysis bullosa, highlighting preliminary successes in treating skin lesions but noting the need for further research on effectiveness and safety.
9 citations
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July 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that exposure to 12-O-tetradecanoyl-phorbol-13-acetate in mouse skin caused changes in claudin expression and localization, indicating disruption and eventual recovery of the epidermal barrier.
7 citations
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August 2021 in “Heliyon” This study suggests that the herbal formulation Phyllotex™ may promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia by enhancing cell proliferation and reducing oxidative stress and TGF-β1 expression in vitro.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found variable outcomes in hair loss treatment with autologous cell-based therapy using DSC cells, with certain gene markers showing inconsistent correlations with treatment efficacy.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that the newly characterized sebocytic progenitor cells HSGC1 and HSGC2 from different skin sites may have proliferative and differentiating potential in response to DHT.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Nature communications” In this study, researchers found that Hdac1 and Hdac2 are crucial for maintaining the quiescence and survival of dermal papilla cells in the hair follicle, regulating the hair cycle by controlling cell-cycle genes and Wnt signaling.
February 2024 in “Future science OA” This commentary highlights that the loss of the Y chromosome may disrupt UTY/TLE1-RUNX1 interactions, potentially impacting male hematopoietic cell development and leading to conditions like acute myeloid leukemia and T-cell acute lymphoblast leukemia.
25 citations
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September 2018 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” This study found that in mice lacking EGFR, elevated Wnt signaling disrupts hair follicle development by affecting cell proliferation and differentiation, revealing a critical role for EGFR in regulating these processes.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “MedChemComm” This study characterized the SARM PF-05314882, finding it demonstrates anabolic activity in rats with minimal effects on the prostate, seminal vesicles, and luteinizing hormone levels.
2 citations
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This article reviews advanced strategies for enhancing drug delivery to cutaneous stem cells to improve treatment for skin conditions and reports no new experimental findings.
7 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms driving hair follicle degeneration in skin aging and emphasizes the role of the tissue microenvironment on stem cell function, but reports no new research findings.
5 citations
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June 2024 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” This review highlights that current in vitro models often fail to replicate the physiological oxygen levels experienced by different skin cell types, which could affect redox states and functions, potentially accelerating skin aging.
30 citations
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May 2016 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” This review discusses immune pathways involved in alopecia areata and explores emerging, more targeted therapeutic strategies, noting their potential for better safety and effectiveness compared to traditional immune suppressants.
520 citations
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January 2017 in “AIMS biophysics” This review discusses the effects of photobiomodulation, particularly its potential to reduce inflammation in various conditions, but it does not report new clinical findings.
156 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of controlled release” This review summarizes current knowledge on tight junctions in mammalian skin and their role in drug delivery and interaction with other barrier components, but reports no new experimental results.
44 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that in vitro treatment of male frontotemporal scalp hair follicles with 17-β-estradiol stimulated hair shaft generation and hair matrix keratinocyte proliferation, suggesting potential anagen-prolonging effects.
13 citations
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January 2010 in “Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology” This review covers various aspects of hair biology, pigmentation, and development, focusing on genetic and biochemical modulation of hair follicle components but reports no new findings.
12 citations
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February 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells and umbilical cord blood plasma enhanced wound healing and reduced scar formation in mice, suggesting their potential as therapeutic agents for skin repair.
8 citations
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January 2025 in “Cell Transplantation” This review discusses the advances and challenges of using mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles in therapeutic applications and reports no new clinical findings.
6 citations
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July 2025 in “Advanced Materials” This review discusses cell membrane-coated scaffolds in tissue engineering, emphasizing their potential to enhance therapeutic outcomes in regenerative medicine and reporting no new experimental results.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” The researchers reviewed cepharanthine, a long-used bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid, for its antiviral properties, including significant inhibition of SARS-CoV-2. They discussed cepharanthine's other pharmacological actions, highlighted plasma membrane fluidity as a key antiviral mechanism, and examined its safety, bioavailability, and potential for new clinical applications.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This review explores the potential of cell-mediated drug delivery systems in dermatology, highlighting their ability to target inflamed or diseased skin while discussing applications in diseases like atopic dermatitis and melanoma, along with challenges such as immunogenicity and manufacturing.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review critically evaluates the evidence for SARMs' tissue selectivity and suggests their clinical benefits over traditional androgens are not yet well-supported by robust evidence, underscoring the need for further head-to-head trials.
1 citations
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March 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, a new leave-on hair treatment with Dynagen and zinc salts significantly increased hair growth rate, fibre diameter, and follicle strength in healthy women.
February 2026 in “BMC Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This review suggests that induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) hold promise for treating chronic wounds, but further work is needed to address safety, efficacy, and translation from preclinical models to real-world applications.
February 2026 in “Cosmetics” This study found that upcycled postbiotic cell-free supernatants from Limosilactobacillus fermentum MG901 and MG4237 protected human dermal papilla cells from oxidative stress, enhancing wound-healing capacity and mitochondrial function, suggesting potential as a sustainable cosmetic ingredient for hair loss alleviation.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” The study developed herbal hair gummies using ingredients like fenugreek, amla, and bhringraj, alongside folic acid, zinc, and biotin, concluding they are palatable, meet quality standards, exhibit antioxidant properties, and may effectively enhance hair growth and reduce hair loss.
January 2025 in “Antioxidants” In this study, repetitive subcutaneous administrations of a conditioned medium from stem cells significantly suppressed hair graying in mice exposed to X-ray irradiation, likely through antioxidative mechanisms involving HGF and potentially VEGF.