20 citations
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October 2008 in “Archives of dermatological research” This study found that angiogenin is expressed in human dermal papilla cells, where it might stimulate hair growth by promoting cell proliferation and local skin angiogenesis.
104 citations
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January 2022 in “Materials Today Bio” This study explored the development of zinc-incorporated gelatin-based hydrogels, which demonstrated strong antibacterial properties and supported skin cell health, ultimately improving the healing process of S. aureus-infected full-thickness wounds, showing promise as wound dressings for infected wounds.
December 2011 in “Asia-Pacific biotech news” This collection of research news highlights various scientific advancements, including discoveries in anti-cancer compounds, new cell types that boost immunity, and a potential Parkinson's breakthrough in Australia, among others from China, India, Korea, Singapore, and Thailand.
October 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that the extracts of Serenoa repens, when evaluated through chemical, biological, and in silico methods, demonstrated anti-inflammatory, pro-apoptotic, and anti-androgenic activities against prostate cancer cell lines, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits and directing future pharmaceutical development.
295 citations
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September 2006 in “Cell Cycle” This review discusses the role of the TOR pathway in aging and suggests that rapamycin could potentially target age-related diseases, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a water-soluble peptide from chicken egg yolk, named Hair Growth Peptide, improved hair growth in mice and female pattern hair loss through increased IGF-1 and VEGF production.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that inhibiting NF-κB Essential Modulator (NEMO) in senescent murine dermal fibroblasts successfully reduced key factors associated with the senescence associated secretory phenotype (SASP), highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target for aging-related diseases.
February 2024 in “Neurophotonics” This review highlights the potential of transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) as a non-invasive and affordable treatment for brain diseases, summarizing recent advances and successful protocols based on over two decades of research.
3 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in molecular biosciences” This study suggests that in mice, plasmalogens may enhance hair growth by activating TRPC4 channels, which increases calcium influx and subsequently stimulates AMPK in hair follicles.
3 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This study highlights that biological therapy, which stimulates the immune system through various methods like cytokine injections and immune checkpoint inhibition, shows promise for treating melanoma based on laboratory and clinical studies.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that activation of the transcription factor Nrf2 in keratinocytes promotes wound healing in mice by expanding hair follicle stem cells, independent of changes in keratinocyte proliferation or migration.
January 2013 in “Seoul National University Open Repository (Seoul National University)” This study found that pretreating hair follicles with epidermal growth factor (EGF) may protect against chemotherapy-induced hair damage by inducing a catagen-like stage, thus supporting primary hair recovery.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the biology of spermatogenesis and male reproductive toxicology but reports no new research findings.
October 2023 in “IBRO neuroscience reports” Rat hair follicle stem cells have functional oxytocin receptors, useful for studying neuropsychiatric disorders.
January 2006 in “Carl von Ossiezky University of Oldenburg” This study observed that unpigmented keratinocytes saturate quickly with foreign substance uptake compared to pigmented melanocytes, where melanin significantly enhances binding.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “Progress on Chemistry and application of Chitin and its Derivatives” This review found that insulin-chitosan formulations, such as gels and dressings, show promise in wound healing through anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, although most evidence is from preclinical studies and further research is needed to understand mechanisms.
11 citations
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January 2016 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that rice bran ash extract and orthosilicic acid both increased melanin synthesis and related protein expression in melanocytes, suggesting potential therapeutic use for melanin deficiency.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Recent clinical techniques, results, and research in wounds” This review discusses the effects of low-level laser therapy in various biological processes for wound healing and tissue repair and reports no new results.
46 citations
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September 2014 in “Steroids” This review suggests that brassinosteroids may have similar biological activities in both plants and other organisms, prompting further exploration of steroid regulation mechanisms across different life forms.
25 citations
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November 2013 in “PLoS ONE” This study demonstrates that locally synthesized estrogen and androgen neurosteroids play opposite roles in long-term synaptic changes in male rats' medial vestibular nucleus, with testosterone-dihydrotestosterone mediating long-term depression and 17β-estradiol mediating long-term potentiation.
18 citations
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January 2013 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this study, ALR was found to enhance both the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, potentially through specific signaling pathways.
October 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that an octapeptide binding to Lgr5 can enhance the proliferation and differentiation of human primary hair cells by activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, suggesting its potential as a treatment for hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
92 citations
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March 2010 in “Gerontology” This review discusses the regenerative processes of deer antlers compared to other vertebrates and reports no new experimental findings, suggesting insights for regenerative medicine and cancer biology.
76 citations
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review examines how mesenchymal stem cells and their derivatives may enhance skin regeneration and rejuvenation, but it reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest iPSC-derived MSCs hold promise for future therapies.
16 citations
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that ruxolitinib modulated inflammatory changes and stimulated growth factor signals by blocking the JAK-STAT pathway in an in vitro model of alopecia areata.
2 citations
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March 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study suggests that maternal hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance may induce ferroptosis in the gravid uterus and placenta in rats, but through distinct molecular mechanisms.
4 citations
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January 2026 in “Micro” This review introduces a framework to integrate bioinspired conductive materials and advanced 3D/4D printing in regenerative medicine for dynamic, responsive tissue regeneration, emphasizing the potential of smart scaffolds to adapt to physiological cues.
49 citations
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December 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review explores the complex relationship between thyroid hormones and skin, discussing potential mechanisms and known interactions but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further research.
40 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care” This review discusses a strategy using ovarian biology to better understand and manage polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new research findings.
21 citations
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in Neurology” This review explores how adaptive changes in cerebellar and vestibular subsystems may contribute to balance control, noting cellular mechanisms involved, but presents no new clinical findings.