7 citations
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August 2020 in “Animal biotechnology” This study found that lncRNA-599547 positively regulates the expression of the Wnt10b gene by interacting with miR-15b-5p, enhancing the inductive property of dermal papilla cells in cashmere goats.
51 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of dermatological science” In this study, β-catenin overexpression in human hair outer root sheath cells increased the expression of Pitx2, which activated the follicular differentiation pathway, suggesting Pitx2's potential role as a modulator in hair growth control.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study used single-cell and spatial transcriptomic profiling to identify specific molecular markers in human follicular dermal papilla cells, enhancing understanding of their role in hair follicle development.
May 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that kukui nut oil (AMS oil) promotes hair growth in human hair follicle cultures by increasing PGF2α levels and activating Nrf2 signaling, and a human trial confirmed its efficacy in enhancing eyelash growth.
51 citations
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October 2019 in “Cells” This study reported that inhibiting the JAK-STAT pathway with baricitinib restored cellular homeostasis, delayed senescence, and reduced proinflammatory markers in Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome cell models.
11 citations
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January 2016 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that rice bran ash extract and orthosilicic acid both increased melanin synthesis and related protein expression in melanocytes, suggesting potential therapeutic use for melanin deficiency.
23 citations
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September 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” This study found that the activation of ER‑β increased keratinocyte proliferation and gene expression related to epidermal regeneration, enhancing wound healing in both cell models and rats.
11 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Functional Foods” This study found that the ethyl acetate fraction of Hibiscus rosa sinensis petals significantly reduced serum glucose and glycated hemoglobin levels in diabetic rats, with effects comparable to metformin.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that recombinant type III collagen may aid skin aging management by promoting fibroblast proliferation and migration, with a modest impact on inflammatory marker IL-6, though it did not significantly affect TNF-a secretion in vitro.
8 citations
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December 2024 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this study, different treatments on ex vivo skin models effectively simulated varying levels of skin damage, demonstrating the value of these models in testing skin repair products and studying how a compromised skin barrier affects viral penetration.
4 citations
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March 2018 in “Daehan han'yi hag'hoeji/Journal of Korean medicine” This study found that topical application of Astragalus membranaceus extract induced hair regrowth and reduced immune response markers in mice with natural hair loss.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology” In this study, yellow Chinese chive extract was observed to protect against acetaminophen-induced liver toxicity in mice by enhancing antioxidant pathways and reducing liver injury markers.
18 citations
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April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that in a mouse model, alopecia areata was associated with changes in heart structure, biochemistry, and gene expression linked to cardiac hypertrophy after ACTH exposure.
4 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Pharmacopuncture” This study found that Cornu cervi pantotrichum pharmacopuncture solution significantly promoted hair growth in mice by enhancing hair follicular cell proliferation and up-regulating FGF-7 expression.
This study examined a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia and found that treatment with PRP-exosomes, alone or in combination with minoxidil, led to improved hair growth and reduced IL-6 expression compared to controls.
January 2013 in “edoc (University of Basel)” This study found that TRF1 plays a crucial role in maintaining pluripotency and stem cell compartments, but it is not a suitable in vivo telomere length marker.
18 citations
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February 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” This study demonstrated that a new topical treatment using ketotifen-loaded microneedles, designed for prolonged release, significantly reduced inflammatory markers in an animal model of allergic conjunctivitis, suggesting enhanced therapeutic delivery and sustained ocular benefits.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “British Poultry Science” This study found that specific genes related to vascular endothelial growth factors are critical for feather maturity in certain chicken breeds, identifying key genetic markers that could enhance breeding efficiency.
June 2026 in “Integrative Medicine Research” In a testosterone-induced mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, this study found that oral and topical administration of Connarus semidecandrus Jack ethanol extract promoted hair regrowth and improved hair health markers similar to finasteride, without detectable liver or kidney toxicity.
December 2025 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” This study found that administering lycopene to rats provided significant protection against the testicular damage caused by finasteride, as indicated by improved sperm parameters, and reduced oxidative stress and apoptosis markers.
January 2020 in “Nihon Yakuri Gakkai nenkai yoshishu” This study suggests that 5α-reductase-mediated metabolism of progesterone contributes to the differentiation of endometrial stromal cells, potentially influencing progesterone levels and promoting cell differentiation.
This article reviews the current understanding of the localization, characteristics, and potential markers of epidermal stem cells, and reports no new experimental results.
6 citations
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July 2013 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This study found that topical ginsenoside Rg1 may protect skin from UVB-induced damage in mice by reducing pathological changes and modulating cytokine mRNA expression associated with inflammation and immune response.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” In this study, PEVIII, a nanocomposite chitosan-coated vesicle containing both α-hederin and hederacoside C, demonstrated notable antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a keratitis model, showing significant lesion reduction, tissue improvement, and decreased bacterial load and inflammatory markers compared to other treatments.
December 2024 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” In this study, researchers found that minoxidil nanocrystals delivered using MG-MXD@NP, containing methylcellulose and gum arabic, significantly improved hair growth in mice compared to a standard minoxidil lotion, with enhanced delivery to skin tissues and increased markers of hair follicle stem cell activity.
February 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” In this study, NMN was found to reverse hair follicle atrophy, thinning, and sparsity in mice induced by DHT, and significantly decreased DHT-induced inflammation and oxidative stress in cultured human dermal papilla cells, enhancing hair growth-related markers.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dithranol reduces inflammation in alopecia areata by lowering certain immune responses.
This research developed the first rat liver stem cell lines capable of forming cystic organoids for potential use in pharmacological, toxicological, or regenerative medicine studies, with the ability to differentiate into functional liver cells upon transplantation.
28 citations
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January 2013 in “Stem cells” This study found that the CD44(+) ALDH(+) population of neonatal human keratinocytes exhibited enhanced stem cell properties, including significantly increased long-term epidermal regeneration and multipotency, compared to unfractionated cells.
5 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Molecular Histology” Both main and alternative Wnt signaling are important for regrowing rodent whisker follicles.