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February 1983 in “Journal of periodontology” Among young rats, this study found that a liquid protein diet significantly affects body condition but has minimal impact on gingival collagen metabolism.
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November 2020 in “Planta medica international open” This study reported that plant-produced basic fibroblast growth factor effectively promoted cell proliferation and collagen production in vitro, suggesting potential applications in cosmetics for antiaging and hair growth.
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June 2017 in “Aesthetic plastic surgery” This study reported that novel adipose slurry injections improved rhytides and dermis density in patients receiving facial wrinkle treatments based on evaluations at multiple follow-up intervals.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Burns & Trauma” This study found that CTHRC1 is crucial for sweat gland function and vascular network integrity in mice, and its administration improved sweat gland performance by reconstructing nearby blood vessels.
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January 2020 in “PubMed” This study found that using insulin-like growth factor 1 with bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells in a collagen-chitosan scaffold enhanced wound healing and hair follicle regeneration in rats.
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January 2014 Collagen XVIII and Bmx tyrosine kinase are important for hair growth and skin cancer development.
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October 1994 in “Medical Molecular Morphology” This study observed that the lower part of vibrissa hair roots in adult Wistar rats receives a richer blood supply and structural protection, compared to the upper part.
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July 1990 in “PubMed” This study demonstrated that plucked human hair follicles cultured in a collagen gel matrix developed spike-like structures, suggesting a useful method to study outer root sheath cell growth and differentiation in vitro.
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August 2023 in “Marine drugs” In this study, fish-derived collagen hydrolysate from tilapia scales improved hair growth and skin health in both cellular and mouse models, reducing oxidative stress and inflammation while enhancing hair quality and promoting beneficial gene expression.
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April 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study observed that applying a pulling force to hair follicles led to significant compression of nuclei in certain cell layers and distinct collagen changes at different follicle depths.
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January 2015 in “Jounal of The Korean Society of cosmetology” This study found that combined intake of enzyme food and collagen was more effective than either alone in improving scalp hair properties in middle-aged women.
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September 2010 in “Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society” This study found that increasing collagen concentration to 2% in permanent wave treatments reduced hair damage but impaired curl formation.
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March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Equol may help with antiaging and skin health by boosting collagen and blocking certain hormones.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study investigated various animal tissues from adult mice and embryonic chicks, finding that tissue stiffness follows a sub-linear power law relationship with Collagen-I levels, consistent with cellularized collagen gels but not acellular ones.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “The Korea Journal of Herbology” This study found that Polygoni Multiflori Radix (PMR) reduced collagenase and elastase activity after UVB damage in fibroblasts, suggesting potential anti-aging properties for cosmetic use.
2 citations
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May 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” In this study, Tanimura et al. reported that loss of collagen XVII in mice leads to hair loss and pigmentation defects, potentially due to impaired TGF-beta signaling affecting melanocyte stem cell maintenance.
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December 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study reported that atelocollagen enhances collagen synthesis and reduces oxidative stress in aged skin by increasing glycine uptake through GlyT1, resulting in improved skin elasticity and collagen density in aged mice, with effects superior to glycine alone.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” Biotin and collagen may improve hair health.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “Experimental cell research” This study found that a PGE2 matrix, when injected subcutaneously, increased the proportion of developing hair follicles and improved hair follicle stem cell markers in a mouse model of hair loss.
1 citations
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March 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This chapter discusses various aspects of collagen, proposing "extended collagen carential disease" as a new concept tied to nutritional deficiencies, notably Vitamin C's role in maintaining collagen health.
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June 2018 in “Ukrainian Journal of Dermatology Venerology Cosmetology” Oral collagen improves skin, nails, hair, and reduces cellulite.
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” The researchers reported that the novel MBTPS2 variant p.Glu172Asp found in a male proband is likely pathogenic, consistent with osteogenesis imperfecta symptoms and molecular signatures, including disrupted fatty acid metabolism and collagen production.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Bioengineering” This study found that adding keratin to a collagen hydrogel improved keratinocyte differentiation compared to a pure collagen hydrogel, particularly when calcium was also present in the media.
1 citations
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January 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that α-MSH may suppress IFN-γ-driven upregulation of ICAM-1 in human dermal fibroblasts, suggesting potential roles for melanocortins in inflammatory skin disorders beyond collagen synthesis effects.
1 citations
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January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” This study found that dermal hair papilla and sheath cells have lower collagen secretion than fibroblasts, suggesting different functions, and that routine culture medium supports their optimal growth and proliferation.
1 citations
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March 2001 in “JOURNAL OF THE KYORIN MEDICAL SOCIETY” In this study, a collagen sponge with isogenic fibroblasts did not enhance skin graft survival or wound healing in rats, but it did promote re-epithelization, potentially inducing epithelial inclusion cysts.
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January 1992 in “The Nishinihon Journal of Dermatology” This study found that minoxidil sulfate did not enhance hair follicle growth or cell proliferation in isolated human hair follicles at concentrations of 0.1, 1, and 10 μg/ml.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Stem Cells” In this study, Korean adults with damaged hair who took 3g/day of low-molecular-weight collagen peptide GT for 24 weeks showed significant improvements in hair gloss, elasticity, and scalp elasticity compared to placebo, without any adverse events.
August 2026 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study reports that combining ergothioneine, collagen peptides, and sodium hyaluronate improved skin parameters like hydration, elasticity, and wrinkle reduction in Chinese women, while ex vivo data indicated enhanced antioxidant action and structural support, suggesting potential for anti-aging nutricosmetics.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” In this study, researchers suggest that hair follicle miniaturization in conditions like androgenetic alopecia may result from impaired conversion of quiescent stem cells to progenitor cells, influenced by the follicular niche, its collagen network, and various mechanical constraints.