This study found that while prepubescent female goats showed strong olfactory responses to active buck hair, this sensory stimulation alone did not advance the onset of puberty.
May 2020 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This review discusses the diverse functions and therapeutic potential of ectopic olfactory receptors throughout the body, emphasizing their roles in various cellular processes and potential in cancer detection and therapy, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2026 in “Cell Regeneration” This review highlights the roles of key transcription factors and signaling pathways in regulating olfactory epithelium regeneration, discussing recent advances in single-cell and spatial transcriptomics as well as organoid models to enhance understanding of olfactory regeneration mechanisms.
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November 2024 in “Cell Biology and Toxicology” This study suggests that targeting olfactory receptors in the lung epithelium might help treat odorant-induced asthma in cases without type 2 inflammation, as these receptors could play a role in airway sensitivity to smells.
5 citations
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August 2013 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews the role of KLF4, a transcription factor, in various cellular processes and its dual function as a tumor suppressor or oncogene depending on the context, but presents no new experimental results.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Neuroscience” This study found that the transcription factor p63 is crucial for horizontal basal cell differentiation in the olfactory epithelium, suggesting a p63-dependent mechanism activates reserve stem cells after injury.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stimulating OR10J1 can promote hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
200 citations
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March 2023 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” This review discusses the role and regulation of quiescent adult stem cells in tissue maintenance and repair, focusing on molecular mechanisms and their implications for regenerative medicine, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that stimulating olfactory receptor OR2AT4 in human hair follicles with Sandalore® may slow catagen development and reduce keratinocyte apoptosis, suggesting potential implications for hair growth management.
67 citations
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December 2019 in “PloS one” This study found that beta-caryophyllene enhanced re-epithelialization in cutaneous wounds of female mice, suggesting its potential for improving wound healing through multiple pathways.
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May 2024 in “Frontiers in Aging” This article reviews how stem cell exhaustion contributes to aging, emphasizing the balance between proliferation and quiescence as crucial for long-term stem cell maintenance, but it reports no new results.
21 citations
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the role and interactions of the calcium-binding protein S100A6 in cellular processes and its association with various diseases, highlighting the need for further research to fully understand its biological impact.
December 2025 in “Nature Communications” In this study using mouse models, researchers found that elevated IL-17a in aged olfactory epithelium impairs olfactory function, while IL-17a inhibition promotes regeneration and mitigates age-related decline.
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March 2012 in “BMC biology” This forum article in BMC Biology discusses evolving views on the concept of the stem cell niche, highlighting varied mechanisms and the need for better understanding of the niche's roles and functions.
In this study, researchers identified that the oncomodulin protein lineage, specifically the gene pvalb8, plays a crucial role in the development and function of auditory hair cells in zebrafish by promoting cell proliferation through the Wnt signaling pathway.
8 citations
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June 2024 in “APOPTOSIS” In this review, researchers discussed recent insights into caspases, enzymes initially associated with cell death and inflammation, revealing their broader roles in cell proliferation, migration, and differentiation, and highlighting the importance of caspase knock-out mice for understanding their implications in diseases.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved olfactory function in patients with long-lasting postviral olfactory dysfunction, suggesting potential as a therapeutic strategy.
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February 2016 in “Cell Transplantation” In this study, researchers found that hair follicles and dermal fibroblasts, including dermal papilla cells, supported sustained hair growth in transplanted murine models, with RNA-seq analysis revealing active signaling pathways and gene expression patterns.
82 citations
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September 2018 in “Nature Communications” This study found that stimulating the olfactory receptor OR2AT4 in human hair follicles with a synthetic sandalwood odorant promotes hair growth ex vivo by decreasing apoptosis and increasing IGF-1 production.
6 citations
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November 2022 in “Antioxidants” In this study, sandalore was found to activate OR2AT4, which inhibits senescent cell traits and restores proliferation in human keratinocytes, suggesting potential anti-aging applications.
75 citations
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September 2017 in “Developmental biology” This review discusses circadian clock regulation in stem cells and its role in processes like neurogenesis, but reports no new results; the authors emphasize its significance in stem cell function across various tissues.
24 citations
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May 2016 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” This article reviews the roles and mechanisms of stem and progenitor cell migration in adult organs for tissue homeostasis and regenerative medicine, but reports no new experimental results.
January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” This paper reviews the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling complexes in epidermal homeostasis, hair regeneration, and skin repair, noting contributions to 3D-genomic organization and suppression of UV-induced hyper-proliferation, without presenting new results.
10 citations
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September 2024 in “Neural Regeneration Research” This study found that using induced pluripotent stem cell-derived mesenchymal stem cells with acellular nerve allografts significantly improved axon regeneration and functional recovery in rats with sciatic nerve injuries, suggesting a promising approach for clinical nerve repair therapies.
12 citations
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November 2020 in “Molecules” This study found that carvone, a plant-derived compound, decreases melanin content and inhibits melanoma cell proliferation through the cAMP pathway, suggesting potential benefits for treating melanomas and other hyperpigmentation disorders.
8 citations
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July 2022 in “BMC neuroscience” In this study, intranasal delivery of hair follicle-derived stem cells improved neurological function and reduced brain damage in a rat model of ischemic stroke.
2 citations
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April 2014 in “PubMed” This rat study found that a PLGA conduit filled with neural crest stem cells derived from hair follicles showed promising results in repairing peripheral nerve injuries, partially restoring sensory function and improving nerve structure.
March 2024 in “Journal of functional foods” This study found that both marine and bovine collagen peptides may help prevent hair loss by supporting epithelial hair follicle stem cell functions, with marine peptides maintaining hair in the growth phase and bovine peptides increasing stem cell presence in hair follicle regions.
18 citations
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April 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study in Italy observed telogen effluvium and trichodynia as common hair-related complications following COVID-19 infection, raising questions about underlying hair follicle biology and potential receptor involvement.
5 citations
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May 2024 in “BMC Biotechnology” This study found that using three-dimensional cell culture with Matrigel enhances the biological function and stemness of stem cells, leading to improved soft tissue repair and healing by activating the host microenvironment and autologous stem cells.