4 citations
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September 2020 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” This study found that concentrated nanofat, used alone or with decellularized nanofat, may enhance hair growth in mice by activating dermal papilla cells and the anagen phase.
6 citations
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December 2024 in “F1000Research” In this review, the researchers highlight the role of fibroblasts in regulating the extracellular matrix and immune responses, emphasizing the impact on macrophages and potential therapeutic insights for fibrotic diseases and cancer.
45 citations
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” This article discusses the distribution of extracellular matrix molecules in human hair follicles and reports no new results.
March 2024 in “Advanced science” This study observed that a novel extracellular matrix hydrogel made from human fibroblast-derived matrix improved wound healing in animal models, showing significant effects such as hair follicle formation, reduced inflammation, enhanced pro-healing growth factor levels, and interaction with macrophages, compared to traditional collagen hydrogels.
71 citations
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October 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study presents a novel in vitro assay using human folliculoid microspheres to research hair growth, which may facilitate preclinical testing of hair growth-modulatory agents.
42 citations
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January 2017 in “Stem cells international” This study found that while extracellular matrix components like hyaluronic acid promoted larger organoid formation, other matrix components hindered hair follicle germ assembly in an in vitro model.
39 citations
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April 1992 in “Development” In this study, researchers detailed how hair follicles regenerate after microsurgical amputation, observing a wound reaction involving dynamic dermal-epidermal interactions and changes in extracellular matrix components.
182 citations
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May 2003 in “Development” This study found that Myc activation in mouse epidermis impairs keratinocyte adhesion and motility by downregulating extracellular matrix and cytoskeleton proteins, affecting hair lineage differentiation.
1 citations
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February 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study identified lymphatic vessels as crucial components of the hair follicle stem cell niche, coordinating connections and contributing to hair follicle regeneration in mice.
16 citations
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December 2018 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” This research found that a biodegradable fibrous membrane incorporating fibroblast-derived ECM accelerated wound healing and improved neovascularization in a mouse model.
July 2026 in “Nature Communications” This study used spatial transcriptomics to investigate T cell-hair follicle interactions in cutaneous lupus erythematosus across mice, dogs, and humans, finding that CXCR3+ T cells and B cells are enriched in lesional skin, with implications for potential therapeutic targets.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Schwann cell and M2 macrophage interactions contribute to keloid growth by increasing matrix deposition.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Discoid lupus erythematosus involves immune activation and fibrosis around hair follicles, with shared pathways across humans, dogs, and mice, suggesting potential treatments for both humans and animals.
35 citations
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May 2021 in “Nature communications” This study found that basement membrane components and structures in mouse hair follicles are highly specialized for specific inter-tissue interactions, with laminin α5 playing a crucial role in hair cycle regulation and anchoring.
2 citations
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April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study reveals that basement membrane composition and structure in mouse hair follicles are specialized for distinct inter-tissue interactions, with laminin α5 being essential for maintaining these interfaces.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Biomecánica” This review examines the roles of Hyaluronic Acid and Versican in the skin extracellular matrix and reports no new research findings, highlighting their involvement in processes like differentiation and wound healing.
172 citations
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March 2019 in “The EMBO Journal” This study found that in Arabidopsis thaliana, the interaction between extracellular leucine-rich repeat extensins and the receptor-like kinase FERONIA helps control vacuolar expansion, crucial for cellular elongation.
June 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The researchers reported that basement membrane heterogeneity, especially laminin α5 composition, plays a critical role in distinct inter-tissue interactions and hair cycle regulation in mouse hair follicles.
27 citations
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December 1997 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study observed that cultured dermal papilla cells showed distinct functional properties from dermal fibroblasts, including lower proliferation rates, higher adhesion to collagen type IV, and different cell-matrix interactions.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “Cells” The study found that growing dermal papilla cells in 3D spheroids enhances their activity with hair growth-promoting agents, such as minoxidil and TCQA, compared to traditional 2D cultures.
April 2026 in “Microsystems & Nanoengineering” This study developed HA-gel-dex hydrogels with enhanced ECM-like properties and functionality, showing promise for 3D bioprinting, tissue repair, and as wound dressings due to improved cell interaction, cytocompatibility, antimicrobial synergy, and wound healing in mice compared to traditional ECM bio-inks.
44 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” This study found that using 3D dermal papilla spheroid models enhances extracellular matrix production and hair follicle marker expression, providing insights into hair follicle biology and potential for drug screening.
5 citations
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May 2021 in “Small ruminant research” This study of Liaoning cashmere goats identified nine keratin proteins as markers of the secondary hair follicle cycle, providing insights that may enhance cashmere quality and production.
3 citations
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March 2023 in “Biology” This study identified 2574 differentially expressed genes in the hair follicles of Wan strain Angora rabbits, suggesting that these genes may influence wool fiber diameter and quality.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “All Life” This study identified proteins involved in hair follicle formation in cashmere goat embryos, highlighting potential signaling factors that may drive hair follicle initiation and cashmere growth.
August 2025 in “Biomaterials” In this study, researchers developed a novel therapy using the secretome of human fetal cartilage progenitor cells, which successfully regenerated functional hair follicles in animal models and significantly increased hair regrowth, suggesting potential as a new treatment for androgenic alopecia.
January 2024 in “Biomaterials Research” This study introduced a novel 3D co-culture system that effectively mimics in vivo extracellular matrix dynamics, supporting hair follicle biology research and providing a robust platform for evaluating hair loss treatments through enhanced epithelial-mesenchymal interactions.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers demonstrated that using 3D spheroid formation and genetic modification significantly enhanced the hair-inducing capacity of human dermal papilla cells in engineered skin constructs.
January 2026 in “Veterinary Sciences” In this study, researchers found that significant transcriptomic changes occur in the skin of Dezhou donkey foals as they age from newborns to one year old, involving gene expression shifts that may enhance skin barrier function and hair follicle development, while reducing collagen synthesis.
2 citations
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March 2021 in “Andrologia” In this study, mesenchymal stem cell therapy improved erectile function in a rat model of diabetes-associated erectile dysfunction, and identified 15 hub genes potentially involved in the condition's development.