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August 2016 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Fibroblast changes in systemic sclerosis may help understand disease severity and treatment.
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May 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Stem cells from hair follicles in a special gel show strong potential for bone regeneration.
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June 2022 in “Cells” The conclusion is that the new method makes collecting cells from plucked hair to create stem cells more efficient and less invasive.
December 2023 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” The mTurq2-Col4a1 mouse model shows how the basement membrane develops in live mammals.
December 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” MicroRNA-205 helps hair grow by changing the stiffness and contraction of hair follicle cells.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The conclusion is that accurately replicating the complexity of the extracellular matrix in the lab is crucial for creating realistic human tissue models.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Keratin 18 helps diagnose and predict cancer progression and affects cancer growth and spread.
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December 2016 in “PloS one” Keratin 26 affects cashmere goat hair growth and is influenced by various treatments.
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July 2018 in “American Journal of Physiology-heart and Circulatory Physiology” Minoxidil improves blood flow and vessel flexibility, potentially helping with vascular stiffness.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lymphocytes, a type of immune cell, are crucial for wound healing as they help remodel damaged areas and reduce inflammation.
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March 2019 in “The EMBO Journal” FERONIA and LRX proteins help control cell growth in plants by regulating vacuole expansion.
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November 2023 in “Nature” The extracellular matrix affects where tumors can start in the body.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Spiny mice regenerate skin better than laboratory mice due to larger hair bulges, more stem cells, and different collagen ratios.
1 citations,
March 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The model predicts hair breakage based on key hair properties and helps product developers.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-9 increases skin cell movement but decreases their ability to invade, and this effect is controlled by cell contractility, not by MMPs.
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March 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The extracellular matrix is crucial for controlling skin stem cell behavior and health.
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April 2019 in “Cosmetics” Hair stiffness is higher when it has more para-like cortical cells.
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January 2015 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Hair and wool strength is affected by the number and type of bonds in their protein structures, with hair having more protein aggregates than wool.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The conclusion is that a new method combining magnetic tweezers and traction force microscopy may help understand skin cell interactions and diseases.
12 citations,
January 2018 in “Biomaterials Science” Softer hydrogel surfaces help maintain hair growth-related functions in skin cells.
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September 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” The stiffness of a wound affects hair growth during healing, with less stiff areas growing more hair.
October 2024 in “Dermatologica Sinica” ECM changes may play a role in hair loss, with differences between males and females.
10 citations,
January 2002 in “Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakaishi/Journal of S C C./Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakai kaishi” The cuticle significantly contributes to hair stiffness, making up about 60% of the total bending stress.
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March 2023 in “Biomimetics” New materials that better mimic natural skin structure could improve healing, especially for chronic wounds.
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July 2022 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Turning off a specific gene in stem cells speeds up skin healing by helping cells move better.
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June 2017 in “Rejuvenation Research” Minoxidil treatment increases aorta elasticity and reduces stiffness in aged mice, potentially helping with age-related heart issues.
October 2024 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Collagen makes skin stiff, and preservation methods greatly increase tissue stiffness.
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November 2018 in “Physiological Reviews” The document concludes that better targeted treatments are needed for wound healing, and single-cell technologies may improve cell-based therapies.