January 2025 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Hox proteins help maintain keratinocyte identity by regulating miRNA expression.
42 citations,
July 2017 in “Molecular therapy” A form of vitamin E promotes hair growth by activating a specific skin pathway.
October 2023 in “Biomedical science and engineering” Innovative methods are reducing animal testing and improving biomedical research.
46 citations,
April 2014 in “PLOS ONE” Gray hair may be caused by lower antioxidant activity in hair cells.
Glycyrrhizic acid and licorice extract can significantly reduce unwanted hair growth.
21 citations,
December 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Scientists made skin stem cells from other human cells with over 97% efficiency, which could help treat skin conditions.
10 citations,
May 2020 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Proteoglycans are important for hair growth, and a specific treatment can help reduce hair loss.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” The new method using gene-modified stem cells and a 3D printed scaffold improved skin repair in mice.
80 citations,
April 2018 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may help us understand hair follicle stem cell disorders and suggest new treatments.
61 citations,
June 2018 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Light can turn on hair growth cells through a nerve path starting in the eyes.
19 citations,
September 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Telomere damage affects skin and hair follicle stem cells by messing up important growth signals.
16 citations,
October 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Mesenchymal stem cell therapy may help treat alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
6 citations,
May 2013 in “PloS one” The Foxn1(-/-) nude mouse shows disrupted and expanded skin stem cell areas due to high Lhx2 levels.
5 citations,
December 2017 in “Tissue and cell/Tissue & cell” Researchers found stem cells in dog hair follicles using specific markers.
January 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A specific enzyme is essential for proper hair follicle stem cell development and healthy skin.
62 citations,
November 2009 in “Aging Cell” Hedgehog signaling helps keep hair follicle stem cells the same in both young and old human skin.
51 citations,
September 2020 in “Cell Metabolism” Glutamine metabolism affects hair stem cell maintenance and their ability to change back to stem cells.
37 citations,
June 2011 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” Androgen is important in controlling stem cell differentiation, reducing fat development, and increasing lean mass.
November 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Disrupted cholesterol production impairs hair follicle stem cells, leading to hair loss.
27 citations,
August 2006 in “Laboratory Investigation” SCF and ET-1 together significantly increase skin pigmentation and melanin production.
22 citations,
October 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Understanding hair follicle biology and stem cell control could lead to new hair loss treatments.
15 citations,
May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Substances from dental stem cells might help treat hair loss.
14 citations,
February 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” Cannabinoid receptor-1 signaling is essential for the survival and growth of human hair follicle stem cells.
13 citations,
January 2021 in “RSC chemical biology” Wnt activation shows promise for regenerative medicine but requires selective targeting to minimize risks like cancer.
271 citations,
May 2019 in “Cells” The secretome from mesenchymal stem cells is a promising treatment that may repair tissue and avoid side effects of stem cell transplantation.
116 citations,
September 2020 in “Nature Communications” The research identified various cell types in mouse and human teeth, which could help in developing dental regenerative treatments.
16 citations,
January 2007 in “Dermatology” Scientists have made progress in understanding hair follicle stem cells, identifying specific genes and markers, and suggesting their use in treating hair and skin conditions.
3 citations,
May 2022 in “Oncogene” Vav2 and Vav3 proteins help control skin stem cell numbers and activity in both healthy and cancerous cells.
113 citations,
November 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Tiny particles from stem cells help activate hair growth cells and encourage hair growth in mice without being toxic.
21 citations,
October 2009 in “Biochemical Engineering Journal” Stem cell therapy is a promising approach for hair regrowth despite potential side effects.