24 citations
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January 2019 in “Biomaterials Science” The shape of fibrous scaffolds can improve how stem cells help heal skin.
17 citations
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February 2013 in “PLOS ONE” 6-Gingerol, found in ginger, may slow down hair growth and could be used for hair removal.
17 citations
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May 2011 in “Gene Therapy” Using polyethylenimine-DNA to deliver the hTERT gene can stimulate hair growth and may be useful in treating hair loss, but there could be potential cancer risks.
10 citations
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May 2018 in “Cell death discovery” HSP90 and lamin A/C are crucial for hair growth and could be targets for treating hair loss.
9 citations
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September 2018 in “Biomedical dermatology” A peptide called DPS-1 helps human scalp cells grow and stimulates hair growth in mice.
8 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” A patch made from human lung fibroblast material helps heal skin wounds effectively, including diabetic ulcers.
7 citations
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December 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” A mix of tocopherol acetate and L-menthol helps grow hair better than using them separately or using minoxidil.
6 citations
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Epimedium extract helps increase skin pigmentation and could be a new treatment for conditions with reduced pigmentation.
5 citations
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October 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Reducing FOXA2 in skin cells lowers their ability to grow hair.
5 citations
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August 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using fat-derived stem cells with the drug meglumine antimoniate can help control skin disease and reduce parasites in mice with leishmaniasis.
3 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in molecular biosciences” Plasmalogens activate a channel in cells that may stimulate hair growth.
3 citations
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October 2014 in “Cellular reprogramming” Hair follicle stem cells need all reprogramming factors to become pluripotent.
2 citations
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May 2015 in “PloS one” Hair follicle pores help cell survival and growth, even after radiation.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” Minoxidil may help reduce aging effects in brain cells.
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March 1999 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Procyanidin compounds from grape seeds were found to significantly increase mouse hair growth.
78 citations
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January 2013 in “Biomaterials” Larger spheroids improve hair growth, but size doesn't guarantee thicker hair.
76 citations
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March 2019 in “Nanoscale” Created material boosts hair growth and kills bacteria for wound healing.
73 citations
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January 2012 in “Stem Cell Research” Human hair follicle stem cells can turn into multiple cell types but lose some of this ability after being grown in the lab for a long time.
54 citations
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November 2017 in “Scientific Reports” The study found that certain microRNAs are higher in the cells and lower in the fluid of women with a specific type of polycystic ovary syndrome, and one microRNA could potentially help diagnose the condition.
49 citations
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February 2020 in “Scientific reports” The nanohybrid system significantly improved wound healing and showed strong antibacterial activity.
34 citations
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May 2016 in “Fertility and Sterility” More PDCD4 is linked to obesity, insulin problems, and cell death in ovaries for those with polycystic ovary syndrome.
34 citations
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June 2008 in “In vitro cellular & developmental biology. Animal” Scientists created a long-lasting stem cell line from human hair that can turn into different skin and hair cell types.
26 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Ecklonia cava polyphenols help increase human hair growth and reduce hair loss.
18 citations
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” Gelatin microspheres with stem cells speed up healing in diabetic wounds.
13 citations
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February 2023 in “Aging” A substance from hair follicle stem cells helps heal skin wounds in diabetic mice by promoting cell growth and preventing cell death.
10 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Scientists successfully grew new hair follicles in regenerated mouse skin using mouse and human cells.
7 citations
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March 2021 in “Biology” Scaffold improves hair growth potential.
4 citations
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July 2018 in “Electronic Journal of Biotechnology” All-trans retinoic acid at high doses harms goat hair growth cells and could be bad for hair growth.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” Both fat-derived stem cells and platelet-rich plasma are effective and safe for hair loss, but stem cells give better results with more side effects.
1 citations
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November 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Signals from skin cells controlled by Rac proteins help turn certain precursor cells into white fat cells.