July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, the researchers reported that Krox20 plays a crucial role in epidermal homeostasis and hair development, influencing stem cell maintenance and cell survival through the modulation of cellular pathways.
55 citations
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January 2020 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” This study suggests that vitamin D and its receptor may protect against the development of epidermal tumors following UV radiation by regulating specific cellular signaling pathways.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This preprint reports meaningful improvements in hair density and scalp coverage in an elderly female with androgenetic alopecia treated through an integrative regenerative protocol, involving microneedling and plant-derived exosomes, among other non-pharmacological interventions focusing on cellular senescence pathways.
173 citations
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August 2015 in “Developmental cell” This study characterizes gene expression patterns in embryonic hair follicle progenitors and their niche, identifying signaling pathways like axon guidance that may drive cellular rearrangements for hair follicle formation.
46 citations
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March 2015 in “Regeneration” This review revisits the mechanisms of wound induced hair follicle neogenesis in mice and concludes that the process involves canonical WNT signaling activated by Fgf9 from γδ T cells, but more research is needed to fully understand its cellular bases.
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December 2017 in “Physiological Reports” In this study, hair follicle transcriptomic responses to a 10-day HIIT program revealed both existing and new biomarkers, such as certain miRNAs, offering a potentially effective way to monitor cellular and molecular HIIT adaptations.
5 citations
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August 2013 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews the role of KLF4, a transcription factor, in various cellular processes and its dual function as a tumor suppressor or oncogene depending on the context, but presents no new experimental results.
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May 2023 in “Plants” In this study, Allium hookeri extract increased viability and size of dermal papilla cell spheroids and reduced oxidative stress effects, potentially promoting hair growth by regulating specific protein signaling pathways in human cells.
September 2026 in “Aging Cell” This study found that knocking down SFRP2 in an AGA model improved hair regeneration and reduced cellular dysfunction, suggesting that targeting the SFRP2-FSTL1 axis could be a promising therapeutic strategy for androgenetic alopecia.
January 2025 in “Fitoterapia” This study reviewed literature on signaling pathways and concluded that these pathways are crucial pharmacological targets, influencing the mechanisms of drugs used in neurological, cardiovascular, and oncological treatments to correct signal transmission disturbances.
May 2024 in “Trends in endocrinology and metabolism” This research review discusses how iron deficiency affects various bodily functions and systems, such as immunity and metabolism, by identifying the iron-dependent enzymes and pathways involved, suggesting that understanding these mechanisms may offer new treatment possibilities for related diseases.
May 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, researchers reviewed the roles of autophagy and mitophagy in hair follicle cycles, exploring their potential links to hair loss and investigating how manipulating these pathways might offer new therapeutic strategies.
Results are not reported in this study, which investigated the effects of radiation on hair follicles and evaluated various cellular responses and signaling pathways, particularly focusing on WNT signaling and the impact of Wnt3a treatment.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Arg1+ macrophages may play a role in Alopecia Areata, offering new treatment targets.
January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that the mutant hairless rhino bald protein in mice interacts with the vitamin D receptor but cannot repress its transactivation and shows abnormal cellular localization.
4 citations
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October 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that C. japonicum flower extract significantly increased melanin content and cellular activity in human melanocytes and may improve follicular depigmentation and vitiligo through cAMP signaling.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that activating the hexosamine pathway increased hyaluronic acid secretion and hair follicle stem cell numbers in vitro, suggesting its role in modulating skin homeostasis.
August 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This article discusses how activating the hexosamine pathway may enhance skin homeostasis by increasing hyaluronic acid secretion and supporting hair follicle stem cell self-renewal, but reports no new results.
June 2026 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study reported that human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes may promote hair regeneration and thickness in androgenic alopecia by modulating cellular pathways in hair growth, including increasing hair density and diameter, as observed in a mouse model and an exploratory clinical trial.
18 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Cell Science” This review explores how metabolic changes drive cellular quiescence and considers potential applications in cancer treatment by manipulating these processes.
450 citations
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January 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This article reviews follicular melanogenesis, detailing how melanin synthesis and its regulation in hair follicles depend on a complex interplay of cellular and molecular mechanisms, but reports no new clinical findings.
66 citations
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March 2019 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This review discusses melanocyte development, emphasizing the plasticity of melanoblasts and the role of both intrinsic and extracellular signals in their differentiation and migration, with no new clinical results reported.
6 citations
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October 2015 in “Experimental dermatology” This study found that adenine supplementation in cultured human follicle dermal papilla cells stimulated proliferation and reduced senescence, possibly through AMPK activation and increased cellular NAD+ levels.
2 citations
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November 2023 in “Biomolecules” This review article analyzes the role of the WNT signaling pathway in skin development, wound healing, and mechanical stretching, emphasizing its importance in understanding and potentially advancing treatments for skin-related diseases.
The researchers observed that in cichlid fishes with different dental structures, tooth replacement accelerated more than three times following tooth extraction, alongside distinct changes in gene expression and cellular interactions over one week, providing insights into tooth regeneration mechanisms in vertebrates.
October 2023 in “Applied sciences” In this study, Iris germanica L. rhizome-derived exosomes were found to reduce oxidative stress, enhance antioxidant enzyme transcription, and restore cellular function in human epidermal keratinocytes, suggesting potential protective effects against oxidative-stress-induced skin damage.
December 2025 in “Drug Discovery and Molecular Docking (DDMD)” This review highlights how single-cell transcriptomics has advanced understanding of tissue regeneration by revealing cellular diversity and key molecular interactions in animal models, despite methodological challenges, suggesting future applications in developing targeted regenerative therapies.
October 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this in vitro study, red ginseng extract and its main ginsenoside, G-Rb1, were found to protect human hair follicular keratinocytes from oxidative damage, preventing apoptosis, promoting hair growth, and modulating hair cycle transitions by influencing specific cellular signaling pathways.
489 citations
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November 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” This review discusses the composition, activation, and regulation of the JAK/STAT pathway and highlights its role and inhibitors in various diseases, but reports no new experimental results.
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June 2014 in “PLANT PHYSIOLOGY” This study found that Arabidopsis mutants with disrupted auxin conversion pathways displayed low auxin phenotypes and increased biosynthetic gene expression, suggesting a feedback mechanism maintains auxin homeostasis.