41 citations
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September 2012 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This review summarizes the current understanding of microRNAs in skin biology, highlighting their roles in processes like wound-healing and aging, without presenting any new experimental results.
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.
18 citations
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August 2015 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” This study found that the XEDAR receptor can activate the non-canonical NF-kB pathway involving p100 processing, which is regulated by interactions with TRAF proteins and specific kinases.
9 citations
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November 2019 in “Cell calcium” This study found that a mutation causing Stormorken syndrome in mice led to skeletal abnormalities and unusual hair growth, showcasing the STIM1 R304W protein’s role in bone development and cell fate.
January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” This review discusses how the nuclear lamina integrates biochemical and mechanical signals to influence gene expression and skin homeostasis, but reports no new clinical results.
89 citations
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January 2009 in “Advances in Clinical Chemistry” This review discusses the differences in wound healing between fetal and adult skin, highlighting the potential to uncover genes for scarless repair that could improve adult wound healing.
1 citations
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January 2020 This study found that Ift20 is essential for hair follicle stem cell identity and hair regrowth, and it regulates keratinocyte migration during wound healing through focal adhesion integrin recycling, independently of ciliogenesis.
November 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that the Polycomb Repressive Complex 2, particularly its component Ezh2, is crucial in regulating dermal fibroblast differentiation and epidermal keratinocyte proliferation during murine skin development.
January 2000 in “BioScience” The document concludes that understanding hair biology is key to treating hair disorders, with gene therapy showing potential as a future treatment.
277 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
4 citations
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November 2014 The skin protects the body, regulates temperature, senses touch, and makes vitamin D.
February 2026 in “BMC Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This review suggests that induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) hold promise for treating chronic wounds, but further work is needed to address safety, efficacy, and translation from preclinical models to real-world applications.
July 2026 in “Organoid Research” In this review, researchers summarize key factors in constructing skin organoids, including cell source and assembly methods, and emphasize advances such as air-liquid interface culture for improving tissue development, aiming to guide standardized protocols and future clinical applications.
67 citations
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December 2019 in “PloS one” This study found that beta-caryophyllene enhanced re-epithelialization in cutaneous wounds of female mice, suggesting its potential for improving wound healing through multiple pathways.
65 citations
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June 2003 in “EMBO journal” This study reports that overexpressing the BMP antagonist noggin in mice inhibits eyelid opening by reducing apoptosis and delaying cell differentiation in the eyelid epithelium.
13 citations
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March 2017 in “Genomics” This study reported that pathways related to apoptosis, cell proliferation, and WNT signaling might be key drivers of hair loss in androgenetic alopecia, guiding potential targets for therapy development.
3 citations
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April 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, beta-caryophyllene enhanced wound healing in female mice by improving re-epithelialization, cell proliferation, and cell migration, suggesting potential benefits of essential oil compounds in inflammation reduction.
September 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that zebrafish and stickleback fish use similar genetic programs for tooth regeneration, despite differences in their dental structures.
53 citations
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April 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, ectopic Wnt10b-mediated β-catenin activation in hair follicles resulted in larger regenerating anagen hair structures, an effect modulated by the Wnt inhibitor DKK1.
This study found that ARHGEF3 is crucial for hair follicle development in mice, as its absence leads to defects in placode compaction and impaired follicle downgrowth, highlighting its role in regulating cell shape rearrangements during embryogenesis.
182 citations
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August 2016 in “Development” This review discusses the roles and mechanisms of chromatin remodelers and their subunits in mammalian development, but reports no new experimental results.
January 2025 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study explored the molecular mechanisms determining the identity of keratinocytes and corneal epithelial cells, finding that miRNAs from the Gtl2-Dio3 region, which regulate key signaling pathways, play a significant role in cell identity through the Hox/Gtl2-Dio3 miRNA axis.
33 citations
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September 2008 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Hair follicles can be used to easily create neurons and glial cells for potential nerve repair.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Cell transplantation” This study found that human induced pluripotent stem cells differentiated precisely to express certain markers during a specific window could enable successful hair follicle generation when transplanted.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the TSPEAR gene cause a new form of ectodermal dysplasia affecting hair and tooth development.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “MedComm” This study summarizes the role and potential applications of stem cell exosomes in skin and bone healing, highlighting their regenerative capabilities and suggesting innovative delivery methods like nanoliposomes and hydrogels to improve bioavailability and therapeutic outcomes.
169 citations
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January 2018 in “Cell Reports” In this study, researchers successfully derived skin organoids from mouse pluripotent stem cells that spontaneously produce hair follicles, potentially aiding in hair growth research and in vitro drug testing.
949 citations
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January 2001 in “Cell” This study demonstrated that multipotent stem cells in adult mice whisker follicles migrate to produce whisker growth, and that this process requires precise control of stem cell trafficking.
55 citations
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August 2024 in “Heliyon” This review article highlights recent progress and challenges in stem cell transplantation for regenerative medicine, emphasizing its potential in tissue repair for conditions like bone and cartilage injuries, neurological disorders, and blood diseases, while stressing the importance of overcoming current obstacles for future advancements.
12 citations
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February 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that injecting hepatocyte growth factor-enhanced hair follicle stem cells into a rat model of ischemic stroke improved recovery by reducing inflammation, protecting the blood-brain barrier, and promoting angiogenesis.