This study found that combining Ganoderma lucidum extract with microneedle therapy promoted hair growth in a mouse model of alopecia more effectively than microneedle therapy alone.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” In this mouse study, researchers found that nanoparticles loaded with umbilical cord-derived stem cell membranes and minoxidil enhanced hair growth by improving drug solubility and transdermal delivery, increasing VEGF, IGF-1, MKI67, and CTNNB protein levels in skin tissue compared to regular minoxidil.
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October 2002 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” This study found that a nonsense mutation in the Cst6 gene of mice leads to severe skin and hair abnormalities, suggesting that cystatin M/E is crucial for epidermal function and viability.
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May 2009 in “Chemical Physics Letters” This study demonstrated that a metric based on rotational echo intensity in 2H magic-angle spinning NMR can derive kinetic information for conformational exchange without complex modelling, achieving activation barriers consistent with prior findings.
November 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” The combined treatment of a specific hair cocktail and microneedling device effectively restores hair in different baldness patterns.
February 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study proposes a metal-organic gel-encapsulated microneedle system with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and pro-angiogenic properties for treating infected wounds, demonstrating potential for precise and adaptive management by targeting various stages of wound healing.
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February 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study developed microfluidics-based 3D microtumors to model minimal residual disease in ovarian cancer, highlighting their alignment with patient-derived MRD and response to a fatty acid oxidation inhibitor.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Bimekizumab quickly improves psoriasis symptoms and skin at the molecular level.
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January 2021 in “Genome biology” This study presents a new method called scMC that effectively distinguishes biological from technical variation in single-cell genomics datasets, demonstrating its ability to accurately align and detect biological signals across various experiments.
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May 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers developed a custom-designed 3D-printed microscope stage insert for inverted confocal microscopes, enhancing the accessibility of long-term intravital imaging of live cell dynamics in live transgenic mice, particularly in the skin.
February 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This preclinical study found that Mesenchymal Stem Cell-derived Conditioned Media formulations were safe and effective in rat and mouse models for treating chemotherapy- and radiation-induced oral mucositis, demonstrating improved tissue regeneration and healing, most notably at higher concentrations.
June 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
In this study, researchers developed a mathematical model of outer hair cell hair bundles that replicates experimental responses to mechanical stimuli, providing insights into the stimulus-dependent adaptation mechanisms and the functional significance of their three-row stereocilia configuration in mammalian hearing.
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May 2018 in “BMC genomics” This study found that miR-432 inhibits KRT83 expression, revealing potential molecular mechanisms for the formation of curly fleece in Tan sheep and suggesting implications for understanding curly hair formation in humans.
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July 2015 in “Kidney International” This study found that blocking interleukin-3 improved lupus nephritis symptoms in MRL/Ipr mice, suggesting IL-3 may play a role in the disease's progression.
September 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reports that despite rescuing neurulation and skin barrier defects, Grhl3 gene overexpression in mice leads to hearing impairment, hair loss, and other developmental abnormalities, highlighting low tolerance for Grhl3 dysregulation.
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July 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, loss of epidermal Par3 in mice disrupted the skin barrier and affected cell differentiation and stem cell maintenance, highlighting its role in epidermal homeostasis.
This study suggests that keratin 15 and Id3 proteins play distinct roles in epithelial and dermal cell activities during the regeneration stages of rat vibrissae hair follicles.
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January 2023 in “Materials horizons” This study developed 3D micropatterns with magnesium silicate nanospheres that mimic vessels and hair follicles for potential use in skin regeneration by reconstructing vasculature and promoting hair growth.
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March 2005 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” This study identified a novel heterozygous missense mutation in the hHb3 gene associated with monilethrix, highlighting its role in this hair disorder.
August 2025 in “Stem Cells” This study developed a molecular systems architecture to map the complex interactions between mesenchymal stromal cells and their microenvironment, providing a framework for future predictive models that could enhance therapeutic strategies and reduce adverse effects.
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April 2018 in “EMBO journal” This study found that in mouse skin, the activation of stem/progenitor cells is synchronized across different niches during growth, with the glutamate transporter SLC1A3 playing a crucial role in this process.
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August 2010 in “Developmental Cell” This study found that the protein MIM is crucial for maintaining cilia and Sonic hedgehog signaling in mesenchymal cells by counteracting Src-mediated phosphorylation of Cortactin, impacting hair follicle formation.
This study suggests that Tenebrio molitor larvae extract may promote hair growth and prevent hair loss by enhancing cell proliferation and protecting against cytotoxicity in laboratory settings.
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 2025 in “Journal of Science Natural Science” This study successfully synthesized acetyl tetrapeptide-3 on a laboratory scale with over 56% yield and 100% purity, supporting its use in developing hair loss and scalp care products.
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January 2022 in “The Application of Clinical Genetics” This case report presents the first Russian patient with Meier-Gorlin syndrome 5, expanding clinical understanding through the identification of two novel CDC6 gene variants.
February 2026 in “ACS Omega” This study developed a multifunctional hydrogel, QTMP-Gel, which significantly accelerated wound healing in an oral mucositis hamster model by providing antioxidant and antibacterial effects, reducing inflammation, and controlling infection.
This invention reports piperazine derivatives as potent inhibitors of type 3 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, suggesting potential therapeutic applications in treating prostate cancer, acne, and androgenic alopecia.
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November 2002 in “Journal of dermatology” This study investigated the histogenetic relationship between basal cell carcinoma and hair follicles, revealing specific staining patterns of a monoclonal antibody in different skin tissues.