April 2026 in “Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research” In this study, exosomes from hypoxia-conditioned mesenchymal stem cells significantly improved SOCS3 and STAT3 expression in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting they may offer a more effective therapeutic approach than minoxidil by restoring follicular homeostasis.
March 2026 in “Medeniyet Medical Journal” This study found that hypoxia-conditioned mesenchymal stem cell exosomes increased GM-CSF and decreased IL-1 expression in a dose-dependent manner in a murine model, suggesting potential for treating androgenetic alopecia.
March 2026 in “Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences” This study found that exosomes derived from hypoxia-conditioned mesenchymal stem cells modulated inflammatory biomarkers by decreasing CXCL12 and increasing IL-10 expression in a DHT-induced androgenic alopecia mouse model, indicating potential for treating hair loss through immunoregulation.
December 2024 in “Archives of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology” This controlled study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia treated with a combination of subcutaneous adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells and oral minoxidil showed significantly better hair growth outcomes than those treated with oral minoxidil alone, with improvements ranging from 25-40% versus 5-10% over six months.
November 2023 in “Linköping University medical dissertations” This research presents a comprehensive workflow for producing EMA-compliant autologous keratinocyte-based therapies for wound healing and explores miRNA-mediated regulations in human keratinocytes and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells.
July 2023 in “Regenerative Therapy” This systematic review found an increased incidence of hair loss and telogen effluvium among COVID-19 patients and reported preliminary effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma, adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells, and human follicle stem cells for treatment without major side effects.
June 2023 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” This review summarizes current methods, effectiveness, and clinical progress of stem cell therapies for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting their potential for hair regrowth and follicle repair despite unclear long-term effects and mechanisms.
May 2023 in “Cytotherapy” This study found that medium/large extracellular vesicles derived from hair follicle and adipose tissue mesenchymal stromal cells both demonstrated significant neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects in cell cultures, highlighting their potential use as biopharmaceuticals for treating neurodegenerative diseases.
January 2023 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that human embryonic stem cell-derived mesenchymal stem cells promote hair growth and enhance the transition from the telogen phase to the anagen phase in mice, especially under hypoxic conditions.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” In this study, researchers assessed the efficacy of Trichosera® hair serum, containing mesenchymal stromal cells conditioned media, among 40 healthy Indian volunteers, finding significant improvements in hair growth rate, hair density, scalp condition, and reduction in hair fall without notable adverse effects.
January 2022 in “Springer eBooks” Using micrografts with stem cells and platelet-rich plasma can safely and effectively help regrow hair.
October 2020 in “Plastic Surgery” This study found that topical transplantation of green fluorescent protein-labeled bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells significantly improved regeneration of deeper wounds, with increased blood vessel formation, compared to control in a rat model.
September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that PD-MSCs overexpressing PRL-1 inhibited adipogenesis in orbital fibroblasts from Graves' ophthalmopathy patients by modulating key signaling pathways, suggesting a novel therapeutic approach for degenerative diseases.
August 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that PD-MSCs overexpressing PRL-1 inhibited adipogenesis in orbital fibroblasts from Graves' ophthalmopathy patients, potentially offering a new therapeutic approach for degenerative diseases.
This study found that PRL-1-overexpressing PD-MSCs reduced adipogenesis in orbital fibroblasts from Graves' ophthalmopathy patients by secreting IGFBPs and modulating the FAK pathway.
April 2023 in “Chinese Medical Journal” In this study, human hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells promoted Achilles tendon repair in rabbits by upregulating collagen types I and III, suggesting potential as a treatment for tendinopathy.
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April 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study identified highly variable genes in mesenchymal stem/stromal cells that are linked to classic functions like development and inflammation response, suggesting their potential as markers for further potency studies.
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April 2023 in “Stem cell research & therapy” This study reviews the roles and mechanisms of MSC-derived exosomes in wound healing, noting their potential as promising cell-free therapies for cutaneous regeneration.
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October 2023 in “Frontiers in physiology” This study reviewed competing endogenous RNA networks related to skin aging and wound healing, finding mechanisms like UVB-induced senescence and photoaging, as well as potential therapeutic targets for improving skin health and recovery.
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February 2014 in “Advances in Stem Cells” This study concluded that placental mesenchymal stem cells from aborted fetal tissue may serve as an in vitro model for studying spontaneous abortion mechanisms and potential regenerative therapies due to their abnormal gene expression and differentiation capabilities.
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May 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” In this study, KC-AD-MSCs were found to increase COL7 deposition and anchoring fibril formation at the dermal-epidermal junction in a RDEB mouse model, suggesting potential for improving skin integrity in recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa patients.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that exosomes from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells reduced hair follicle aging and promoted hair regeneration in models by upregulating COL17A1 through the miR-21-5p/DKK2/Wnt/β-catenin axis, outperforming existing treatments like minoxidil.
November 2025 in “Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences” This study evaluated the effects of exosome therapy from hypoxia-treated mesenchymal stem cells on a fluconazole-induced alopecia model in rats and found that it significantly reduced TNF-α and increased VEGF levels, suggesting potential as a novel regenerative treatment for alopecia.
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May 2022 in “Journal of Advanced Research” This study suggests that enhancing glycolysis in MSCs may improve their immune functions and therapeutic potential, although more evidence is needed to understand the direct metabolic mechanisms involved.
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May 2021 in “IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science” This study found that treating SM-MSCs with 150 μg/mL IGF-1 led to the highest increases in growth factor proteins BMP-2, FGF-18, and TGF-β1 in their conditioned media.
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December 2018 in “Dentistry Journal” This review article explores the potential of various mesenchymal stem cell populations derived from oral tissues, such as DPSCs and hPCy-MSCs, in bone tissue engineering and regeneration, detailing their high plasticity and clinical applications in dental procedures.
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March 2021 in “Cytotechnology” This review examines recent findings on COVID-19 pneumonia treatment using mesenchymal stem cells and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight MSCs' potential due to their immunomodulatory and tissue-regenerative properties.
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February 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” In a study using a mouse model, HF-MSCs were reported to enhance ovarian function in cyclophosphamide-induced premature ovarian failure more effectively than HU-MSCs, potentially by preventing ferroptosis in granulosa cells via the KEAP1/NRF2/HO-1 pathway.
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September 2024 in “Brain and Behavior” This study found that combining ASA with conditioned medium from adipose tissue-derived MSCs may offer a promising approach for protecting against hippocampal injuries, suggesting potential synergistic therapeutic benefits that merit further investigation.
November 2024 in “Cells Tissues Organs” This study found that human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HUCB-MSCs) improved hair growth and follicle structure in male rats with androgenic alopecia, achieving better results and longer-lasting effects compared to minoxidil treatment, with no observed side effects.