27 citations
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June 2023 in “Nature” In this study using genetic mouse models, researchers discovered that senescent melanocytes in nevi secrete osteopontin, which activates hair stem cells, enhancing hair growth; this process is mirrored in human hairy nevi, suggesting a potential therapeutic target for regenerative disorders.
26 citations
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June 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” This study demonstrated that AIRE-deficient rats exhibit key symptoms of APECED, making them a relevant model for exploring potential treatments.
25 citations
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March 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study suggests that sinapic acid may promote hair growth in human hair follicle dermal papilla cells by activating specific signaling pathways and inducing the expression of growth factors.
25 citations
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July 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that applying topical imiquimod during mid and late telogen in mice activates hair follicle stem cells and influences immune cell infiltration, promoting hair cycle entry independently of Wnt signaling.
25 citations
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September 2014 in “Biological Research” This study found that arctiin, a compound from Arctium lappa, demonstrated protective effects against oxidative stress-induced dysfunction in human hair dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential therapeutic use for alopecia.
25 citations
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April 2012 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study observed that NSPC predominantly differentiated into neurons when exposed to serum fractions with molecules under 100 kDa, particularly with biomaterial and fibronectin, in the presence of basic fibroblast growth factor.
24 citations
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May 2021 in “Nature Communications” In this study, a dual recombinase-mediated genetic system showed that cavity macrophages accumulate on the surface of visceral organs during lung and liver injury but do not penetrate or contribute to tissue repair.
24 citations
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February 2015 in “Experimental Cell Research” This study found that overexpression of the transcription factor NFIC may enhance the proliferation and differentiation of stem cells from the apical papilla, suggesting its potential role in dentin/root regeneration.
23 citations
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November 2024 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers found that Hashimoto's thyroiditis patients, despite being in euthyroid status, experienced more severe extrathyroidal symptoms compared to healthy controls, and elevated thyroid antibodies were linked to lower health-related quality of life and increased inflammation.
23 citations
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January 2024 in “Nature Immunology” This study, using multimodal profiling in mice, found that various tissues contain unique γδ T cell subsets adapted to their environment, revealing their functional diversity, lineage relationships, and similarities to CD8+ tissue-resident memory T cells.
23 citations
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September 2015 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that mesenchymal stem cells, especially when injected intradermally, significantly accelerated wound healing in rats compared to chitosan treatment.
23 citations
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June 2015 in “Oncology Letters” This study reported that adipose-derived stem cell-conditioned medium demonstrated anti-tumorigenic effects on B16 melanoma cells both in vitro and in vivo, indicating potential for future melanoma treatment.
23 citations
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January 2015 in “Stem cells international” This study found that keratin coatings from human hair may improve the colony-forming efficiency of human mesenchymal stem cells by moderating donor variability, suggesting a potential use in clinical applications.
22 citations
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October 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that resveratrol and fisetin promoted hair growth in mice by inducing telomerase reverse transcriptase expression, which activates hair follicle stem cells and transitions follicles from a resting to a growth phase.
22 citations
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January 2014 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that ginsenoside F2 may suppress hair cell apoptosis and improve hair growth outcomes in a DHT-induced hair loss model more effectively than finasteride.
22 citations
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June 2012 in “PLOS ONE” In this study, researchers found that impaired cholesterol biosynthesis in hair follicles may trigger an inflammatory immune response linked to primary cicatricial alopecia, providing new insights into the disorder's pathogenesis.
22 citations
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March 2012 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that DHT treatment led to reduced cell growth, increased cell death, cell cycle arrest, ROS production, and senescence in normal human dermal papilla cells, potentially mediated by altered miRNA expression.
21 citations
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July 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells from type 2 diabetes mice were slightly less effective, yet had comparable therapeutic effects on wound healing compared to non-diabetic controls.
20 citations
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December 2019 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” In this study, ustekinumab did not promote hair regrowth in human patients with alopecia areata or prevent disease development in an AA mouse model, suggesting limited efficacy for this treatment.
19 citations
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November 2023 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This study found that synthetic melanin particles applied topically in mouse injury models improved wound healing, showing potential as a therapy for accelerated healing, including in human skin explants.
19 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” In this study, the researchers observed that subjects with alopecia areata had the highest plasma level of cardiac troponin I, followed by those with androgenetic alopecia, and the lowest levels in individuals without hair loss.
19 citations
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January 2015 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that the GPR39 receptor plays a novel role in accelerating wound healing in mouse skin, although it is not essential for skin development or homeostasis.
18 citations
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February 2023 in “PLoS ONE” This study developed a triple drug delivery system using nanoparticles loaded with 5-fluorouracil, curcumin, and piperine to target breast tumors, demonstrating notable in vitro cytotoxicity and anti-metastatic potential in 3D tumor spheroids which suggests its promise for further preclinical evaluation.
18 citations
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February 2022 in “Cell Death Discovery” In this study, researchers found that hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells, modified to overexpress extracellular matrix protein 1, significantly improved liver function and reduced liver damage in cirrhotic mice by inhibiting hepatic stellate cell activation and TGF-β/Smad signaling.
18 citations
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July 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that UVB radiation significantly alters miRNA expression and induces cytotoxicity and apoptosis in normal human dermal papilla cells.
18 citations
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November 2007 in “Annals of Surgery” Finasteride reduces inflammation and improves immune response after trauma by altering hormone levels.
17 citations
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June 2019 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” This study identified a regulatory element necessary for Foxn1 expression specifically in mouse thymic epithelial cells, crucial for thymus development but not affecting hair follicles.
17 citations
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This study found that acellular dermal matrix scaffolds may facilitate full-thickness skin wound healing by promoting a pro-regenerative immune response through M2 macrophage polarization via the Lamtor1 pathway.
17 citations
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February 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that keratinocyte stem/progenitor cell-conditioned medium significantly enhanced hair growth in mice and increased the proliferation of human hair follicle cells.
17 citations
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July 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” This study concluded that the new subfractionation culturing method generates highly homogeneous adipose-derived stem cells with enhanced mitogenic, paracrine, and hair growth-promoting effects compared to traditional isolation methods.