22 citations
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May 2004 in “Tissue Engineering” This study found that collagen sponges with polyglycolic acid fibers support proper skin and hair follicle restructuring, suggesting potential usefulness for hair reconstitution research and clinical applications.
April 2020 in “Rice Research Repository (Rice University)” This study suggests that MultiDomain Peptide hydrogels may support wound healing in diabetic mice by accelerating closure and promoting tissue regeneration, though they did not inhibit bacterial growth in infected wounds as expected.
100 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study found that cystatin M/E strongly inhibits human cathepsin V and cathepsin L via distinct non-overlapping sites, suggesting an important role in human epidermal differentiation and hair follicle morphogenesis.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study describes the use of a genetically engineered mouse model, mTurquoise2-Col4a1, to fluorescently label collagen IV and observe basement membrane dynamics during skin development, revealing its stability and pliability during rapid growth phases.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” 15 citations
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September 2018 in “Applied Biological Chemistry” This review discusses the development of Matrigel and its role in identifying thymosin beta 4 as a regenerative protein, without reporting new experimental findings.
27 citations
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December 2002 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study demonstrated a close anatomical relationship between Merkel cells and Langerhans cells in human hair follicles, suggesting potential functional interactions in the bulge area.
January 2011 in “Open Collections” This study observed that mouse preputial glands share general characteristics with rat glands but differ in their intimate association with a hair follicle and absence of proteinaceous granules.
20 citations
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February 1977 in “The anatomical record” This study found that excess vitamin A in organ cultures of mouse embryos led to significant changes in epidermis and hair follicles, altering morphogenesis and polysaccharide distribution.
99 citations
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May 1998 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study found that small proline-rich proteins modify the biomechanical properties of cornified cell envelopes in rodent forestomachs, potentially affecting the tissue's ability to withstand mechanical stress.
7 citations
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May 1995 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” 49 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” This study developed a hydrogel from glycol chitosan and silica nanoparticles, which showed promise in wound healing by supporting microvessel and hair follicle growth in skin defects.
50 citations
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November 2010 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” This study found that combining hair follicle-derived smooth muscle cells with a natural biomaterial created vascular constructs with mechanical and functional properties similar to native arteries, suggesting potential for arterial implantation.
42 citations
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review examines the regeneration capabilities of skin, oesophagus, and oral mucosa, highlighting the oral mucosa's unique scarless healing properties and the potential of cell therapy to improve scar reduction in wound healing.
August 1994 in “American Journal of Veterinary Research” In this study, monoclonal antibody B72.3 showed selective immunoreactivity to specific types of normal canine epithelial cells, primarily those involved in mucin production.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study demonstrated that a novel hydrogel combining extracellular vesicles from chemically induced mammary epithelial cells with chitosan significantly enhanced skin wound healing in a rat model.
22 citations
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November 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observed that cathepsin L and transglutaminase 3 colocalize in the human hair bulb and nail matrix, suggesting their involvement in terminal differentiation within these epidermal appendages.
5 citations
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November 2024 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study developed a carbohydrate chitosan-based biomaterial combined with a novel peptide to promote the chondrogenic differentiation of human adipose-derived stem cells, suggesting potential clinical applications for cartilage regeneration.
January 2023 in “Records of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences” This review discusses the advantages and properties of mucoadhesive buccal dosage forms and reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the potential of spanlastics as flexible, biodegradable drug carriers.
December 2024 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” In this study, researchers found that minoxidil nanocrystals delivered using MG-MXD@NP, containing methylcellulose and gum arabic, significantly improved hair growth in mice compared to a standard minoxidil lotion, with enhanced delivery to skin tissues and increased markers of hair follicle stem cell activity.
28 citations
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June 2020 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” This study found that a novel ECM patch combining human fibroblast-derived matrix and PVA hydrogel, seeded with human mesenchymal stem cells, significantly improved wound healing and tissue regeneration in a mouse model.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that keratin filament networks in SG1 cells of mice undergo dynamic changes during cornification, impacting the barrier function of the stratum corneum.
In this study, researchers developed a mucoadhesive hydrogel ovule containing retinyl palmitate and curcumin for intravaginal use, showing controlled drug release, selectivity against cancerous HeLa cells, and non-toxicity to healthy cells, which may offer a potential treatment for cervical cancer.
44 citations
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January 1984 in “Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry” November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report describes a 19-year-old male with systemic lupus erythematosus presenting with an unusual combination of mucinous nonscarring alopecia and papulonodular mucinosis, noted by mucin deposition in skin lesions, which responded partially to treatment with hydroxychloroquine and prednisolone.
5 citations
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April 2024 in “Science China Materials” January 2025 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” 42 citations
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February 2024 in “Advanced Functional Materials” In this study, researchers developed a biodegradable supramolecular tissue adhesive that provides strong instant adhesion to wet tissue surfaces within 5 seconds, showing promise for emergency hemostasis and wound management in surgical applications, as demonstrated in rat models.
42 citations
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February 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Gelatinase A activity is linked to the absence of type VII collagen during human fetal skin development, indicating its role in remodeling the basement membrane zone.
March 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” In this study, an Emulgel containing Tridax procumbens extract was formulated and found to have promising physical properties and antimicrobial activity for wound healing.