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April 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” T cells affect skin cell genes in inflammatory diseases, and therapy can normalize these changes.
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that FGF21 suppresses inflammation induced by C. acnes in both human skin cells and mouse models, suggesting potential use in acne treatment.
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August 2023 in “The Journal of Pathology” In this source, recent single-cell RNA-sequencing advances reveal significant transcriptional heterogeneity among skin fibroblasts, and the discussion focuses on the distinct subtypes' roles in skin homeostasis, repair, and their evolution in fibrotic diseases like keloid scars and cancer.
September 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that TNC + fibroblasts are crucial in neuro-immune interactions in various skin diseases, particularly inflammation and tumors, by engaging extensively with immune cells and overexpressing inflammatory genes, suggesting their significant role in skin abnormalities.
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers conducted single-cell RNA sequencing to reveal that proinflammatory fibroblasts and vascular endothelial cells play significant roles in the immune microenvironment of keloids, suggesting potential targets for new therapeutic approaches.
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March 2023 in “European Polymer Journal” This study developed multifunctional nanofiber wound dressings that significantly reduced bacteria and promoted healing in a mouse wound model by incorporating antibacterial and growth-promoting agents.
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September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone may modulate inflammation in skin connective tissue by inhibiting proinflammatory effects in fibroblasts.
This study found that UV radiation-induced fibroblast depletion in the skin is primarily due to a deregulated inflammatory response, with T cells aiding fibroblast survival under stress.
In this study, collagen type I, skin fibroblasts, and macrophages did not show remarkable changes in androgenic alopecia patients' scalp tissues after treatment with 1550 nm fractional Er:Glass laser, despite improved hair regrowth.
June 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Laser treatment shows promise for hair growth, but needs further research.
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August 2024 In this study, researchers using single nuclei RNA-sequencing found that fibroblasts in deeper layers of mouse skin expressed higher levels of pro-inflammatory genes post-wounding compared to other cells, highlighting their significant role in early inflammation and tissue repair processes.
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July 2021 in “Cell” This review discusses the development, lineages, functions, and roles of fibroblasts in fibrosis across four organs, highlighting their capabilities in tissue repair and contributions to fibrotic disorders when aberrantly activated, but it reports no new experimental findings.
July 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that Annexin A5 significantly reduced fibrosis and inflammation in both preventive and therapeutic contexts in a bleomycin-induced localized scleroderma mouse model, demonstrating its potential anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory effects for treating fibrotic diseases.
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November 2014 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, bovine testes hyaluronidase accelerated wound healing in vitro and in vivo by enhancing cellular proliferation, reepithelialization, and modulating inflammation in rat models.
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October 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that α-MSH acts as a modulator of inflammatory and fibrogenic responses in human fibroblastic skin cells, indicating potential therapeutic options for fibrotic skin disorders and inflammatory diseases of the hair follicle.
29 citations
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June 2018 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, Alox15 knockout mice exhibited disrupted skin integrity and increased inflammation, suggesting that Alox15-mediated resolvin D2 production is crucial for maintaining skin homeostasis by suppressing inflammation.
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July 2023 in “Plants” This study found that Datura metel extracts obtained through supercritical CO2 extraction demonstrated significant biological activity, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and effectively promoted wound closure and collagen preservation, comparable to standard treatments, in laboratory experiments.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review highlights advances in understanding inflammatory memory in epidermal stem cells, focusing on their capacity to remember prior inflammatory responses and respond more quickly to future stimuli, potentially aiding strategies against skin-related diseases.
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June 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that fibroblast loss in the upper dermis from UVR exposure is linked to a deregulated inflammatory response, with T cells playing a protective role in fibroblast survival.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” In a mouse model, this study found that exposure to PM2.5 leads to significant postpartum hair loss, apparent via morphological changes and elevated markers of inflammation, apoptosis, and fibrosis, potentially exacerbated by changes in hormone receptors and stem cell populations.
January 2026 in “Preprints.org” This review explores current knowledge on fibroblast lineage specification and its impact on scar-free wound healing, noting that early fetal skin fibroblasts support regeneration, while later developmental shifts lead to fibrosis, highlighting potential strategies to reprogram adult fibroblasts for regenerative repair.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study observed that topical application of palmitate or oleate accelerated the onset of the hair growth phase in mice, whereas glycolysis end product lactate delayed it, suggesting metabolic regulation as a promising approach for influencing hair growth.
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.
68 citations
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers found that exposure to PM10 significantly increased inflammation and impaired collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts, suggesting PM10 contributes to skin aging through these mechanisms.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study constructed a consensus single-cell atlas for hidradenitis suppurativa tunnels, identifying distinct fibro-inflammatory microenvironments with potential drug targets, suggesting TNF blockade alone may not be effective for all lesion types.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study's new single-cell atlas of hidradenitis suppurativa tunnels identifies distinct fibro-inflammatory microenvironments, suggesting that TNF blockade may not address the primary pathway in many lesions.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study created a comprehensive single-cell atlas of hidradenitis suppurativa tunnels, identifying distinct microenvironmental endotypes linked to specific signaling pathways, suggesting that TNF blockade may not effectively address predominant pathways in many lesions and highlighting the potential for individualized treatment strategies.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study constructed a consensus single-cell atlas of hidradenitis suppurativa tunnels, identifying distinct microenvironmental endotypes with different inflammatory and fibrotic profiles, suggesting that TNF blockade may not be sufficient for addressing all lesions.
October 2023 in “Dermatological reviews” In this study, exosomes isolated from fibroblast secretome and applied to the skin improved aging parameters like wrinkles and sagging over 12 weeks, suggesting these exosomes may enhance skincare formulations if their biological activity remains stable.
December 2025 in “ACS Applied Bio Materials” This study demonstrated that an aloe polysaccharide-collagen wound dressing improved wound healing by enhancing angiogenesis and reducing inflammation in vivo.