March 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This commentary reviews methods for delivering adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell secretome for facial skin rejuvenation and does not report new clinical results; the authors discuss addressing concerns about administration methods and product characterization.
24 citations
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March 2018 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” This review discusses the interactions between melanocyte stem cells and their niche in hair regeneration and repair, but reports no new results; recent studies on molecular pathways are highlighted.
695 citations
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October 2011 in “Cell stem cell” This review discusses the metabolic and physiological mechanisms that maintain hematopoietic stem cell function, particularly focusing on oxygen and energy homeostasis, but it reports no new experimental results.
15 citations
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October 2020 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study reported that combining microdialysis and selective follicular closure with varnish significantly reduces caffeine penetration through hair follicles in an ex vivo porcine ear skin model.
27 citations
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July 1983 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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March 2014 in “TURKDERM” This review discusses the fundamental features of hair follicle biology and its clinical importance, but it reports no new clinical results.
82 citations
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May 2009 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” The study reported that combining the Follicular Closing Technique with the Franz diffusion cell is a valuable method for investigating follicular caffeine penetration in vitro, though kinetics differ from in vivo results.
September 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, micro-CT analysis revealed that severe hypospadias in finasteride-induced rats was associated with varying levels of preputial blood circulation, impacting potential surgical approaches.
September 2024 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” In this study, a combination treatment of microinfusion (MMP®) and topical minoxidil showed a modest increase in hair density in a 28-year-old woman with chronic telogen effluvium, particularly in the parieto-vertex region, suggesting potential benefits but underscoring the need for larger trials to confirm efficacy.
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September 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that miR-148a plays a significant role in regulating skin homeostasis and hair follicle cycling, influencing stem cell activity and development in mice.
15 citations
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that smaller mesoporous silica particles (400-600 nm) accumulated in skin furrows, suggesting their potential as carriers for enhancing the delivery of topical medications like metronidazole.
This study found that a mesenchymal stromal cell-derived regenerative extracellular matrix (rECM) significantly accelerated wound closure and improved healing in diabetic mice, also enhancing nerve and blood vessel formation compared to controls.
47 citations
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October 2020 in “Communications Biology” This study found that maintaining tension-force balance in a human skin equivalent improved characteristics of skin homeostasis and structure, suggesting potential as an alternative to animal models for studying skin physiology.
74 citations
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June 2010 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study found that hair follicles are a significant and efficient pathway for the absorption of topical minoxidil foam in humans, with faster blood detection when follicles are open.
155 citations
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May 2016 in “Nature communications” This study found that mouse skin CD4(+) memory T cells are in equilibrium with the circulation under steady state but increase in specific clusters in response to infection or inflammation.
5 citations
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January 2016 in “Stem Cells International” This study found that epidermal stem cells in nonglabrous skin are connected to the distal end of the arrector pili muscle, which may play a role in epidermal renewal and wound healing.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that human hair follicle dermal papilla cells and keratinocytes self-assembled differently in 3D spheroid co-cultures, providing insights into cell distribution and organogenesis during skin regeneration.
363 citations
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March 2017 in “Nature Communications” This study found that, in mouse tail epidermis, stem cells rapidly activate and regenerate new progenitors to repair wounds, with mechanisms affecting their proliferation, differentiation, and migration.
3 citations
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December 2023 in “Aging” In liver cancer cells, this study found that upregulating hsa_circ_0002980 inhibits cell proliferation, metastasis, and EMT by modulating the miR-1303/CADM2 axis, suggesting it as a potential therapeutic target.
11 citations
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June 2016 in “Stem Cell Research” This study found that a multicolor panel of four surface markers can identify new stem cell populations in mouse hair follicles, providing insights into stem cell diversity and gene expression discrepancies during tissue culture.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Nanomaterials” This review explores the formulation, characterization, and applications of microemulsions, highlighting their potential for enhanced cutaneous drug delivery by improving bioavailability and enabling sustained release of both hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights that the skin microbiota plays a crucial role in wound healing, with beneficial microorganisms aiding tissue repair and opportunistic pathogens hindering it, potentially guiding future microbiome-targeted therapies.
14 citations
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February 2020 in “Scientific reports” This study found that telocytes in human scalp tissue were located around hair follicles and glands and may be involved in skin regeneration and homeostasis.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that sirolimus and propranolol may reduce abnormal lymphatic endothelial cell proliferation in lymphatic malformations, potentially improving vessel function and patient outcomes.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that human epidermal stem cells can adapt to small temperature variations via mTOR signaling, and that prolonged mTORC1 inhibition supports stem cell maintenance.
19 citations
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December 2022 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study found that gelatin–polycaprolactone/silk fibroin composite membranes with line micropatterns enhanced wound healing in rats by promoting cell alignment, angiogenesis, and increased α-SMA production.
October 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that micro-CT imaging can effectively identify vascular structures in rat models of congenital hypospadias, providing anatomical insights for selecting preputial vessel flaps in surgical procedures.
10 citations
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July 2023 in “World Journal of Stem Cells” This review discusses the interaction between mesenchymal stem cell secretomes and retinal cell secretomes, suggesting their potential in experimental therapies to protect and regenerate retinal tissue.
57 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” This study found that using hyaluronic acid microneedles to deliver minoxidil significantly reduced hair loss in chemotherapy-induced alopecia mice, with only 10% of the dose used in topical applications.
214 citations
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April 2017 in “Cell” This study found that micro-niches within hair follicles create heterogeneity among stem cells and transit-amplifying cells, leading to specialized progenitors that control tissue morphogenesis and regeneration.