In this study, researchers found that FGF9 plays a significant role in sheep wool growth by accelerating the proliferation and cell cycle of dermal papilla cells, potentially through regulation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
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.
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August 2023 in “Ecotoxicology and environmental safety” This study found that vitamin A significantly enhanced the proliferation and inhibited apoptosis of rabbit dermal papilla cells under heat stress, likely by modulating miR-195/IGF1 and Wnt10b/β-catenin signaling pathways.
November 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” In this study, researchers used a new method with platelet-rich plasma-loaded microcarriers to enhance dermal papilla cell activity and hair follicle regeneration, achieving significant hair and vessel growth in a mouse model compared to control groups.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that balding dermal papilla cells show premature senescence and altered expression of stress and DNA damage markers, suggesting sensitivity to environmental stress in androgenetic alopecia.
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This study found that in vitro, beard dermal papilla cells stimulated keratinocyte proliferation via androgen-dependent growth factors, while androgenetic alopecia cells released TGF-β1, inhibiting keratinocyte growth.
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March 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This review explores regenerative treatment options for non-scarring alopecia, with a focus on the potential of mesenchymal stem cells for hair regrowth, but it reports no new clinical results.
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January 2022 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” This study suggests that exosomes from dermal papilla cells can regulate hair follicle stem cell proliferation via the Wnt3a/β-catenin signaling pathway, potentially informing treatment for human hair problems.
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February 2016 in “Cell Transplantation” In this study, researchers found that hair follicles and dermal fibroblasts, including dermal papilla cells, supported sustained hair growth in transplanted murine models, with RNA-seq analysis revealing active signaling pathways and gene expression patterns.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study suggests that black ginseng concentrate protects human follicle dermal papilla cells against oxidative stress, potentially offering a natural approach to prevent cellular dysfunction linked to hair loss.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study analyzed proteomic changes in Jiangnan cashmere goats' secondary hair follicles and found that the PLIN2 gene significantly impacts hair follicle growth cycles by affecting dermal papilla cell proliferation, offering insights into breeding strategies to enhance cashmere yield.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, Nigella sativa oil was found to promote dermal papilla cell proliferation and may reduce oxidative stress, suggesting its potential as a hair loss intervention.
May 2020 in “Scientific periodicals of Ukraine” This review discusses the pathogenesis and treatment approaches for non-scarring alopecia and acne, highlighting the role of genetic factors, androgens, and metabolic risks but reports no new clinical results.
February 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Clinical Research” In this study, Nε-(carboxymethyl) lysine was found to weaken hair follicle morphogenesis and inhibit essential cell activities in a model simulating accumulated glycation.
February 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that the water extract of Cacumen Platycladi promotes hair growth and follicle development in mice, possibly by influencing dermal papilla cells through the Akt/GSK3β/β-Catenin signaling pathway.
69 citations
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November 2023 in “Heliyon” This abstract discusses the importance of developing intelligent and multifunctional dressings with skin-like properties for real-time wound monitoring, highlighting their potential to improve wound management, prognostic evaluation, and the integration of health monitoring into clinical practice.
October 2023 in “Biomimetics” This study developed a biocompatible hair-dyeing technology using a dark polyphenol complex, which demonstrated effective hair coating, improved mechanical strength, and strong antioxidant properties while maintaining high cell viability.
6 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Molecular Histology” Caspase-7 has functions in skin and hair that are not related to cell death.
October 2025 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” This literature review discusses the challenges and potential strategies for creating fully functional hair follicles capable of active cycling, emphasizing the molecular mechanisms, signaling pathways, and innovative regenerative techniques, such as hair micropatterning and three-dimensional printing, crucial for optimizing hair follicle regeneration.
This study found that intrinsic feedback loops are crucial for maintaining the function of human dermal papilla cells during hair growth, highlighting the importance of autocrine signaling and niche reprogramming for advancing hair follicle biology and regenerative therapies for hair loss.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” This study found that using layer-by-layer encapsulation techniques on dermal papilla cells can support their function and may help treat hair loss when used in conjunction with freshly isolated epidermal cells.
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January 2016 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” This study found that arachidonic acid may promote hair growth by enhancing dermal papilla cell function and stimulating the anagen phase in C57BL/6 mice.
May 2026 in “Organoid Research” This review highlights recent advancements in the engineering of skin organoids using hydrogels, which improve their structural and functional fidelity by supporting the architecture and integration of vascular and neural components, promising to enhance regenerative medicine, drug discovery, and complex skin disorder studies.
August 2023 in “Scientific reports” In this study, researchers differentiated human induced pluripotent stem cells into dermal papilla-like cells and observed gene expression dynamics during five stages of dermal differentiation, demonstrating the potential of these cells to interact with epidermal cells in functional assays.
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December 2009 in “Cell stem cell” This study suggests that skin-derived precursors from Sox2(+) hair follicle dermal cells have the potential to function as dermal stem cells, supporting hair morphogenesis, dermal maintenance, and wound-healing.
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July 2016 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this study, different extracellular matrix types altered growth characteristics of cultured human dermal papillae cells but did not significantly affect their biological function-related characteristics.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This source reviews mechanisms and existing treatments for hair aging, highlighting factors like oxidative stress and DNA repair defects that affect hair follicle and stem cell function, and discusses research limitations and future directions in the field.
9 citations
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June 2020 in “BMC Molecular and Cell Biology” This study found that stress hormones, particularly CRF, can inhibit hair growth and induce hair loss by affecting human dermal papilla cells and hair follicles, suggesting a functional HPA axis in these cells.
September 2025 in “Romanian Journal of Medical Practice” In this study of women with female pattern hair loss, iron deficiency was associated with the condition due to significantly lower serum ferritin and altered hematological indices compared to healthy controls, while no significant differences in serotonin levels or renal function were observed.
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October 2009 in “Biochemical Engineering Journal” This review discusses various approaches to treating alopecia, including drug therapy and hair transplantation, but reports no new research findings; the authors highlight the need for novel techniques like cell culturing.