February 2025 in “Experimental Cell Research” In this laboratory study, the researchers found that combining dermal papilla cell-derived exosomes with collagenous sequences significantly enhanced hair follicle stem cell migration and proliferation, highlighting a potential strategy for hair regeneration through modulation of the hsa-novel-238a-CASP9 axis.
In this study, hair follicle neural crest stem cell-derived exosomes, especially those overexpressing miR-214-3p, significantly promoted axon extension and nerve regeneration in both in vitro and in vivo models, suggesting a promising therapeutic strategy for peripheral nerve injuries.
January 2025 in “Stem Cells International” This study found that exosomes from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in UVB-induced skin injury in cell and mouse models, suggesting their potential for treating UV-damaged skin by influencing Nrf2 and NF-κB pathways.
November 2024 in “Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part D Genomics and Proteomics” In this study, epithelial cell-derived exosomes promoted fibroblast migration and inhibited their proliferation, suggesting a role in dermal condensate formation and hair follicle morphogenesis in cashmere goats.
July 2024 in “Acta Histochemica” This study investigates the potential of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells exosome (UCMSC-Exos) to promote hair growth, focusing on its mechanisms of action, though specific results are not reported.
July 2024 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study found that dermal papilla cell-derived exosomes promote hair follicle regeneration during wound healing by enhancing fibroblast activity and activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in mice.
February 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers found that exosomes derived from dermal papilla cells can enhance hair follicle regeneration during wound healing in nude mice by promoting fibroblast activation and stimulating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, suggesting their potential as a therapeutic strategy for regenerative skin healing.
January 2024 in “Theranostics” This study found that hypoxia-preconditioned HF-MSC-derived exosomes improved therapeutic outcomes in models of ulcerative colitis, potentially through miR-214-3p-mediated pathways affecting mitochondrial function and inflammatory responses.
September 2023 in “Stem Cells International” This study using human and animal models found that adipose-derived stem cell exosomes promoted hair growth and counteracted dihydrotestosterone's inhibitory effects, suggesting potential therapeutic applications for androgenetic alopecia.
April 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that adipose-derived stem cell exosomes increased dermal papilla cell proliferation and elevated proteins linked to hair follicle inducibility in vitro.
January 2022 in “Figshare” In this study, researchers found that dermal papilla cell exosomes can enhance hair follicle stem cell proliferation and reduce apoptosis through the Wnt3a/β-catenin signaling pathway, offering insights for potential hair problem treatments.
This study found that dermal papilla cell-derived exosomes may enhance hair follicle regeneration during wound healing by boosting fibroblast hair-inducing capacity and activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that exosomes from adipose mesenchymal stromal cells, particularly those carrying miR-122-5p, may enhance hair follicle regeneration in androgenic alopecia by targeting the TGF-β/SMAD3 axis.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that exosomes derived from dermal papilla cells can enhance the proliferation of hair follicle stem cells by stimulating the LEF1 pathway, offering insights into hair follicle growth regulation.
September 2022 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” 3D-oxy exosomes may significantly boost hair growth, offering new treatment options for hair loss.
December 2022 in “Stem Cells and Development” The researchers reported that using exosomes from hair follicle stem cells with acellular nerve allografts helped bridge facial nerve defects in rats and may match the effectiveness of autograft therapy.
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August 2013 in “Chinese Medical Journal” This study found that a mutation in the seventh exon of the KRT86 gene plays a major role in the pathogenesis of monilethrix in a Chinese family.
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January 2009 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers identified an autosomal dominant mutation (E402K) in exon 7 of the KRT86 gene as a cause of Monilethrix in a large family from Turkey.
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April 2025 in “Science Advances” This study found that mice with a homozygous knockout of the Ten1 gene, developed through CRISPR-Cas9-mediated exon 3 deletion, exhibited telomere shortening and symptoms consistent with accelerated aging, such as reduced lifespan, skin changes, aplastic anemia, and cerebellar hypoplasia.
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November 2024 in “Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity” In this study, researchers found that a specific genetic variant in the INSR gene is linked to severe insulin resistance and hyperandrogenemia in type A insulin resistance syndrome, suggesting the benefit of exon sequencing for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
April 2026 in “Human Genome Variation” This study identified a specific hemizygous intronic variant in the MBTPS2 gene associated with IFAP syndrome in a patient, revealing exon skipping and reduced normal transcript expression through long-read RNA sequencing.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identified intramembrane proteolysis as a key feature of Astrotactin2 maturation, providing insights into its role in planar cell polarity hair patterning.
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March 2020 in “Genes” This study found that FGF5-/- rabbits exhibited a significant long hair phenotype by prolonging the anagen phase, suggesting FGF5 acts as a negative regulator of hair growth.
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August 2022 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that encapsulating hADSCs-derived exosomes in PF-127 hydrogel improved wound healing in mice, suggesting a promising approach for enhancing skin repair.
August 2026 in “Mendeley Data” In this study, researchers explored how hair follicle neural crest stem cell-derived exosomes, particularly those carrying miR-214-3p, promote neurite outgrowth and aid peripheral nerve regeneration, supported by detailed in vitro and in vivo data on nerve repair and functional recovery in rat models.
This study observed that exosomes derived from adipose-derived stem cells significantly enhanced bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell migration and osteogenesis, leading to improved bone regeneration in a rat model of calvarial defects.
January 2026 in “Mendeley Data” This dataset supports a study suggesting that hair follicle neural crest stem cell-derived exosomes carrying miR-214-3p may promote neurite outgrowth and aid peripheral nerve regeneration in vitro and in vivo.
This study found that exosomes derived from hair follicle neural crest stem cells significantly promoted nerve regeneration in injured neurons, particularly when overexpressing miR-214-3p, which enhanced axon extension and motor function recovery in both in vitro and in vivo models.
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June 2025 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” The hydrogel helps heal seawater-immersed wounds by reducing infection and inflammation.
March 2026 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study developed a hydrogel microneedle system combining ginseng-derived exosomes and biomimetic nanoparticles to address oxidative stress, inflammation, and melanocyte deficiency in vitiligo, showing significant repigmentation in mice within 3 weeks by enhancing melanocyte protection and keratinocyte proliferation.