2 citations
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September 2020 in “Biomedical materials” This study found that recombinant human hair keratin proteins K31 and K81 show greater potential for inducing skin cell differentiation compared to natural keratin coatings.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE B” This abstract outlines the current understanding of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), identifying it as the second most common non-melanoma skin cancer with risk factors like UV exposure and immunosuppression. It highlights cSCC's potential to metastasize and become fatal, affecting 2%-5% of in situ cases.
November 2016 in “Regenerative Medicine” This article compiles stem cell and regenerative medicine developments from industry press releases in September 2016, reporting no new study results.
57 citations
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January 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Skin stem cells maintain and repair the outer layer of skin, with some types being essential for healing wounds.
42 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” This study demonstrates that spatially resolved IR and Raman imaging can effectively reveal the molecular structure and composition of untreated human hair, providing insights into its chemistry and structural integrity.
14 citations
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May 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, adipose tissue secretome was shown to enhance oxidative stress resistance and promote cell proliferation in vitiligo cells, suggesting a potential natural treatment approach.
June 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This article reviews current research on epidermal stem cells and differentiation, presenting models of basal layer composition, but reports no new experimental findings.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” The abstract reports that non-cultured cellular grafting has become a prevalent and cost-effective method for treating stable vitiligo, with safety and effectiveness confirmed by two decades of studies. It critiques strict legislative oversight, suggesting it might unnecessarily increase costs and limit patient access.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 16-year-old girl's skin rash was likely caused by an infection and improved with topical steroids.
39 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition” This review discusses recent research and applications of RADA16 and RADA16-based peptide scaffolds in biomedicine, including their roles in tissue repair and drug delivery, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study investigated the molecular mechanisms of hair follicle morphogenesis in Ordos fine-wool sheep, identifying differential genes related to primary and secondary hair follicles, and providing important insights for improving wool quality and breeding strategies.
May 2016 in “Research opinions in animal & veterinary sciences” In this study, aspartame consumption during gestation in rats was associated with significant histological changes and increased apoptosis in the skin of their neonatal pups.
182 citations
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May 2003 in “Development” This study found that Myc activation in mouse epidermis impairs keratinocyte adhesion and motility by downregulating extracellular matrix and cytoskeleton proteins, affecting hair lineage differentiation.
51 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of cellular physiology” This review discusses the use of platelet lysate and its growth factors in treating diseases and regenerative medicine but reports no new clinical findings.
43 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” This study suggests that TGF-β 2 plays a critical role in hair follicle morphogenesis and may enhance the effectiveness of future cell therapies for hair regrowth using expanded dermal papilla cells.
24 citations
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January 2019 in “Biomaterials Science” This study demonstrated that a bio-3D printed artificial skin scaffold, seeded with adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells, showed promising wound healing properties by enhancing cell recruitment, migration, and gene expression related to tissue regeneration.
22 citations
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April 2023 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” In this study, researchers found that coordinated intercellular Ca2+ signaling among basal stem cells in mice is crucial for cell cycle progression and tissue-wide communication during epidermal regeneration.
18 citations
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December 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” This review discusses hair follicle stem cells for wound healing and reports no new clinical results, noting their potential but emphasizing the need for further understanding and safety in clinical applications.
10 citations
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November 2021 in “Biomedicines” This review describes and compares the efficacy of bioregenerative therapies, specifically mesenchymal stem cells and platelet-rich plasma, for treating osteoarthritis, suggesting they may offer a less invasive and more effective alternative to surgery and conventional therapies.
4 citations
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May 2014 in “Biochemical Society Transactions” This review discusses environmental reprogramming and the plasticity of epithelial cells, emphasizing their potential for new cell therapy approaches; it reports no new experimental results.
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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November 2023 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This review explores various tissue regeneration technologies, highlighting how skin substitutes have significantly improved healing success rates for burn injuries, and examines cell-based therapies aimed at reducing scar formation and improving burn management.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “Biology Direct” This review discusses the evolution of adipose tissue research in regenerative medicine, from tissue transfer to cell-free bioengineering applications, highlighting its therapeutic potential, current limitations, and future directions.
This research found that keratin hydrogels derived from human hair may support cell viability and proliferation, indicating potential as 2D and 3D soft tissue culture scaffolds.
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November 2018 in “Physiological Reviews” This review discusses the potential of single cell technologies to improve understanding and treatment of impaired wound healing and reports no new clinical results.
262 citations
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May 2017 in “Nanomedicine” This review examines recent advancements in electrospun nanofibers for wound healing applications, but reports no new experimental results, highlighting their potential in sutures, dressings, and skin regeneration.
101 citations
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March 2019 in “Cell Stem Cell” This study found that Oncostatin M, via JAK-STAT5 signaling, keeps hair follicle stem cells inactive, and its removal leads to hair growth initiation in mice.
87 citations
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September 2019 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers identified that upon tissue injury in a mouse model, epidermal cells at the wound edge convert to an embryonic-like state with SOX11 and SOX4 playing a central role in modulating epidermal development and cell migration genes.
82 citations
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February 2017 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” The TGF-β family helps control how cells change and move, affecting skin, hair, and organ development.
77 citations
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June 2007 in “PLoS ONE” This study identified changes in transcription factor gene expression across various signaling pathways during inner ear hair cell regeneration in birds, revealing patterns and potential new pathways for future investigation.