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.
35 citations
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August 2010 in “The American journal of pathology” This study reports that hypomorphic alleles of the Ass1 gene in mice resemble human CTLN1, providing a potential model for preclinical studies and indicating that standard treatments for CTLN1 can rescue phenotypes.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Microorganisms” This study suggests that the synthetic peptide SPIKENET (SPK) may protect against long-term skin alterations in mice following coronavirus infection, offering potential therapeutic intervention for similar effects in humans post-COVID-19.
25 citations
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January 2004 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms involved in hair and epidermal development, highlighting how studies on human inherited diseases and mouse models have deepened our understanding; it reports no new results.
23 citations
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February 2020 in “PLOS genetics” This study found that biallelic LSS mutations lead to congenital hypotrichosis and cataracts, with each tissue-specific loss of function observed in mouse models.
11 citations
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February 2022 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that CD26+ fibroblasts are crucial for effective extracellular matrix production and achieving rapid epidermal and dermal homeostasis in human tissue-engineered skin substitutes transplanted onto rodents.
January 2005 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” In this study, transfection of the VEGF165 gene increased hair growth and rejuvenated the atrophic dermis in a mouse model of sclerotic skin.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that NIMP-R14-conjugated nanoparticles, loaded with roflumilast, effectively targeted neutrophils to reduce inflammation and improve symptoms in a mouse model of psoriasiform dermatitis, suggesting potential for targeted therapy in autoimmune skin diseases.
February 2026 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” In this study, researchers developed EPO-derived peptides that enhanced hair growth by stimulating dermal papilla cells and increasing IGF-1 expression without triggering systemic erythropoietic effects in tested models, indicating a promising approach for treating hair loss.
46 citations
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October 2023 in “Science Advances” In this study, researchers used 3D bioprinting to successfully create engineered skin tissues with hair follicle-like structures, potentially enhancing skin grafts and safety testing for chemical compounds by more closely mimicking natural skin complexity.
1 citations
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August 2019 In this study, researchers developed a pemphigus mouse model expressing anti-Desmocollin 3 antibodies and found it mimicked atypical pemphigus with distinct pathological features compared to the standard Desmoglein 3 model.
35 citations
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April 2008 in “Human Molecular Genetics” This review discusses advances in using molecular tools from skin biology to manipulate adult stem cells for regenerative medicine and reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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October 2015 in “Medicina Clínica (english Edition)” This review discusses the therapeutic potential and safety of bioidentical recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rhEGF) for various skin and mucosa conditions and reports no new clinical results.
25 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that in a transgenic mouse model, β-HPV infection led to increased skin thickness and proliferation of specific keratinocyte stem cells, which may contribute to squamous cell carcinoma development.
November 2024 in “Traditional & Kampo Medicine” This study found that kumazasa extract promotes hair growth in a mouse model and human hair follicle cells, with effects similar to minoxidil, but it did not cause the inflammation observed with minoxidil use.
August 2022 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” This study observed that using ex vivo gene therapy to modify skin cells in a pre-graft model improved dermal-epidermal junction adhesion strength and maintained collagen production over time, suggesting a potential treatment approach for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa skin wounds.
July 2019 in “JoLS Journal of Life Sciences” This study found that extracts from the plant Platycodon grandiflorum, particularly the butanol extract, demonstrated potential in preventing hair loss by showing significant antioxidant activity, promoting cell proliferation, and inhibiting inflammation in various cell models.
143 citations
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September 2008 in “Experimental gerontology” This review discusses the diverse roles and characteristics of epidermal and dermal stem cells in skin regeneration and aging, highlighting their potential applications in regenerative medicine and reports no new clinical results.
32 citations
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June 2012 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that locally injected zalutumumab in healthy volunteers induced a papulopustular rash similar to systemic EGFR inhibitors, and that IL-8 inhibition reduced this dermatological side effect.
14 citations
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May 2022 in “Stem cell reports” This study reported that human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived skin organoids, used to model epidermolysis bullosa, have an epidermal-dermal junction largely lacking type VII collagen, which is important for skin structure.
114 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” This chapter reviews laboratory models used for studying alopecia therapies but provides no new experimental findings.
42 citations
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March 2014 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” This study found that minor ginseng saponin F2 may promote hair growth more effectively than finasteride by enhancing anagen induction and modulating the Wnt signaling pathway in cell and mouse models.
35 citations
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August 1987 in “In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Plant” The new device improves human hair follicle cell growth and differentiation.
11 citations
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August 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that coadministration of pimecrolimus may interfere with the therapeutic efficacy of mesenchymal stem cell therapy in atopic dermatitis.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Methods in molecular biology” This study describes a protocol for generating hair follicle germ-like organoids from human skin cells, which may aid in alopecia drug discovery and understanding hair follicle regeneration.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “Advanced Science” In this study, researchers developed a method to create skin organoids using spinning bioreactors, facilitating efficient high-throughput drug screening, and found that Minoxidil activates the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway in these models.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study constructed a comprehensive atlas of prenatal human skin, revealing that innate immune cells, such as macrophages, play a crucial role in skin morphogenesis by interacting with non-immune cells, influencing hair follicle formation and angiogenesis beyond their traditional immune functions.
39 citations
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March 2022 in “Nature Protocols” This study describes a protocol for generating hair-bearing skin organoids from human pluripotent stem cells, achieving full complexity resembling fetal skin tissue by day 130 in vitro.
6 citations
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study reported that the use of composite RGDmix hydrogel improved the survival and proliferation of human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells and increased growth factor expression, enhancing wound healing through the RGDSP/integrin αv/PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
This study found that lysine carboxymethyl cysteinate helps protect the epidermis from UVB-induced damage by activating autophagy and restoring cornification processes in a skin model.