12 citations
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April 2017 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This study found that patients with active severe alopecia areata exhibited decreased CD200 expression on T and B lymphocytes, which may be linked to an imbalance in Th1/Th2 immune equilibrium.
December 2025 in “Preprints.org” This study investigated bovine milk-derived exosomes and found they significantly increased dermal papilla cell viability and up-regulated WNT pathway components in human hair follicles, suggesting potential therapeutic value for hair loss disorders like androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.
February 2026 in “Cosmetics” This study found that bovine milk-derived exosomes (MEV-miRNAs) significantly increased hair follicle dermal papilla cell viability and up-regulated key WNT signaling components in human hair follicles, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium through modulation of hair growth pathways.
April 2024 in “Biomolecules” This review summarizes recent findings on the role of mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomal microRNAs in skin regeneration and rejuvenation, discussing their potential for treating skin damage and aging, and exploring bioengineering methods to enhance therapeutic effects.
118 citations
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April 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cell secretome, particularly when preconditioned with IFNγ, significantly influences cell motility and anti-inflammatory responses, enhancing its potential as a regenerative therapy.
March 2026 in “Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry” This review found that gut microbiota and exosomal microRNAs may collectively impact androgenetic alopecia progression by modulating immune responses and intercellular communication, suggesting new therapeutic possibilities; however, further research is needed to clarify these mechanisms.
August 2025 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study discusses the potential of miR-200c-3p as a genetic marker and therapeutic tool for alopecia areata, but it highlights the need for additional methodological details and addresses discrepancies with previous findings on miRNA expression in hair-related processes.
December 2023 in “Regenerative therapy” In this review, the authors reported that exosomal miRNA-based therapies showed promising therapeutic effects on nine skin diseases in animal models, with enhanced outcomes observed when using miRNA-overexpressing exosomes compared to natural ones; however, no comparisons to standard treatments were available.
33 citations
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June 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reports that a patient with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus experienced disease exacerbation after the first dose of the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, but tolerated the second dose without adverse reactions.
31 citations
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July 2017 in “Clinical Science” This review discusses the role of microRNAs in skin function and potential therapeutic applications, emphasizing their importance in wound healing and disease management, though it reports no new experimental findings.
7 citations
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December 2019 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This study examined the effects of WNT10B on dermal papilla cells in vitro, finding that it alters gene expression, decreases protein synthesis, and upregulates a specific signaling pathway, potentially influencing hair follicle morphogenesis.
132 citations
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June 2016 in “Cell and Tissue Research” This review discusses recent advancements in scar reduction techniques, highlighting promising therapeutic targets and the role of Wnt/β-catenin signaling in promoting scarless wound healing, but reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review summarizes the role of non-coding RNAs in hair follicle regeneration and highlights potential therapeutic strategies, though it reports no new experimental results.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review outlines recent advancements in understanding how micro-RNAs (miRNAs) influence hair regeneration, highlighting their role in stimulating hair growth and potential therapeutic approaches, while also addressing the challenges of clinical translation due to miRNAs' complex roles and delivery issues.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had higher serum levels of miRNA-205 and TGF-β1, but lower levels of lncRNA HOTAIR, suggesting a potential target for therapy.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review outlines that in women with PCOS, microRNAs (miRNAs) are abnormally expressed in various tissues compared to those without the condition, suggesting these miRNAs as potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets, given their role in pathways critical to PCOS and potential interactions affecting reproductive outcomes.
July 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of Bio-Pulsed avian mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles when applied topically, finding significant improvements in hair growth, skin rejuvenation, and regenerative microRNA presence among 60 human participants without adverse events.
May 2025 in “Preprints.org” This study identified a unique circulating microRNA signature associated with severe alopecia areata, distinguishing it from other inflammatory skin conditions and suggesting these miRNAs as non-invasive biomarkers for diagnosis and potential therapeutic targets.
53 citations
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November 2021 in “Molecular Human Reproduction” This study found that the antioxidant N-acetylcysteine attenuated ferroptosis in the uterus and placenta of a PCOS-like rat model, indicating its potential as a therapeutic strategy for PCOS-related complications.
25 citations
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September 2014 in “Biological Research” This study found that arctiin, a compound from Arctium lappa, demonstrated protective effects against oxidative stress-induced dysfunction in human hair dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential therapeutic use for alopecia.
May 2026 in “The FASEB Journal” In this integrative study, the researchers examined microRNA-mRNA networks related to androgenetic alopecia and found that miR-146b-5p may promote hair growth and improve inflammation, highlighting a potential therapeutic target for the condition.
8 citations
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July 2023 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” This study found that ALKBH5 plays a critical role in wound re-epithelialization by enhancing the stability of PELI2 mRNA, and its absence delays wound healing. Supplementation with PELI2 can partially rescue this delay, pointing to potential new therapies for stubborn wounds.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review explores the potential of self-amplifying RNA technology for protein replacement therapy in various health disorders but reports no new experimental results, indicating challenges remain for clinical approval.
40 citations
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March 2022 in “Small” In an animal model, this study found that PEG hydrogels delivering M2 macrophage-derived exosomes effectively promoted M1 to M2 macrophage transition and enhanced wound healing.
14 citations
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March 2017 in “Genes and immunity” Certain microRNAs may help treat alopecia areata by targeting immune pathways.
4 citations
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October 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, researchers identified 173 differentially expressed genes in alopecia areata patients linked to immune and hair follicle pathways, constructed a regulatory network involving mRNA, miRNA, and lncRNA, and highlighted CD8A and FOXD2-AS1 as potential diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this research, lipidomic, proteomic, and metabolomic analyses of exosomes from seven Ashwagandha seed batches revealed that Ashwagandha-derived exosome-like nanovesicles can up-regulate VEGF-A production and promote hair growth in human models tested outside the body.
In this study, researchers found that Fgf21 knockout mice exhibited delayed hair follicle cycling compared to wild-type mice, potentially due to altered miRNA interactions affecting Vezf1 and Map3k1 expression, providing insights into the molecular regulation of hair growth.
January 2025 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study explored the molecular mechanisms determining the identity of keratinocytes and corneal epithelial cells, finding that miRNAs from the Gtl2-Dio3 region, which regulate key signaling pathways, play a significant role in cell identity through the Hox/Gtl2-Dio3 miRNA axis.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified a network of interactions between miRNAs and mRNAs that involve key signaling pathways, suggesting new insights into the mechanisms behind androgenetic alopecia.