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January 2020 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Nanofiber structure helps regenerate hair follicles.
3 citations,
June 2017 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Gamma rays did not change hair follicle density but increased white and hypopigmented hairs in mice.
Platelet-rich plasma therapy might help treat some kinds of hair loss.
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December 2019 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Fully regenerating human hair follicles not yet achieved.
April 2018 in “Radiotherapy and Oncology” Prostaglandin helps regenerate hair follicles after radiation damage.
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” Lymphatic vessels help hair follicles regenerate by interacting with stem cells.
January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” Most vertebrates can regenerate skin, nails, and corneas, but only some can regenerate teeth and lenses.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stem cells can create hair follicles, potentially treating permanent hair loss, and healthy skin and hair depend on mitochondrial function and special fats.
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May 2017 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Certain cells around hair follicles help improve skin regeneration for potential use in skin grafts.
2 citations,
December 2003 in “Medical electron microscopy” The skin and mucous membranes can regenerate over the basement membrane after damage, using nearby surviving cells.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicles have a scent receptor that can influence hair growth.
January 2008 in “Journal of Practical Medical Techniques” Microencapsulated cells can regenerate hair follicles in rat ears.
January 2003 in “Journal of the Fourth Military Medical University” Hair follicles can regenerate if cut at certain points, with stem cells in the upper part.
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June 2019 in “Cell reports” Certain small molecules can promote hair growth by activating a cellular cleanup process called autophagy.
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December 2009 in “Cell stem cell” Sox2-expressing cells can help grow hair and heal skin.
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January 2021 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Human skin cells with stem-like features can help create new hair follicles and sebaceous glands when combined with other cells.
June 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Prevelex, a polyampholyte, can create a cell-repellent coating on microdevices, which can be useful in biomedical applications like hair follicle regeneration.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Researchers created a 3D-printed skin model that grew human hair when grafted onto mice by improving blood supply to the grafts.
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March 2020 in “Cellular Signalling” XIST RNA helps regenerate hair follicles by targeting miR-424 and activating hedgehog signaling.
September 2011 in “Clinical Biochemistry” Glycoconjugates help heal hair follicles during skin repair.
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January 2016 in “PubMed” Stem cell therapy could be a promising alternative for hair regrowth with fewer side effects.
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September 2002 in “Genes to Cells” Killing specific cells in hair follicles can lead to hair growth problems in mice.
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November 2009 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” Young C57BL/6 mice heal better than BALB/c mice, and older mice heal faster but regenerate worse.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Human skin xenografting could improve our understanding of skin development, renewal, and healing.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Genome research” The spiny mouse regenerates ear tissue asymmetrically, with gene expression differences possibly explaining its unique healing abilities.
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November 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Human hair follicles can regenerate and recover after severe injury by going through a brief abnormal resting phase before growing again.
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Follicular Cell Implantation might become a new treatment for hair loss and could lead to advances in organ regeneration.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” BFNB could be a promising treatment for hair growth.
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” New hair follicles could be created to treat hair loss.
33 citations,
September 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Using a special stem cell formula on the scalp once a month for six months helped people with hair loss grow more hair.