research The Hair Follicle as a Dynamic Mini-Organ
Hair follicles are complex, dynamic mini-organs that help us understand cell growth, death, migration, and differentiation, as well as tissue regeneration and tumor biology.
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research Organ Regeneration Based on Developmental Biology: Past and Future
Scientists have made progress in growing mini-organs and regenerating parts of the skin, with plans to treat hair loss in a future trial.
research Mesenchyme Governs Hair Follicle Induction
The mesenchyme can start hair growth, but the exact signal that causes this is still unknown.
research Bioengineering a 3D Integumentary Organ System from iPS Cells Using an In Vivo Transplantation Model
Researchers created a fully functional, bioengineered skin system with hair from stem cells that successfully integrated when transplanted into mice.
research Mesenchymal–Epithelial Interactions During Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Cycling
The conclusion is that certain cell interactions and signals are crucial for hair growth and regeneration.
research Functional Ectodermal Organ Regeneration as the Next Generation of Organ Replacement Therapy
The document concludes that regenerating functional ectodermal organs like teeth and hair is promising for future therapies.
research Genetic Basis of Skin Appendage Development
Hair, teeth, and mammary glands develop similarly at first but use different genes later.
research Mutant Laboratory Mice With Abnormalities in Hair Follicle Morphogenesis, Cycling, and Structure: An Update
The document concludes that mouse models are crucial for studying hair biology and that all mutant mice may have hair growth abnormalities that require detailed analysis to identify.
research Tissue Engineering Strategies for Human Hair Follicle Regeneration: How Far From a Hairy Goal?
Fully regenerating human hair follicles not yet achieved.
research Role of FGFR2-Signaling in the Pathogenesis of Acne
Increased FGFR2b signaling, influenced by androgens, plays a role in causing acne.
research Expansion Culture of Hair Follicle Stem Cells Through Uniform Aggregation in Microwell Array Devices
The new microwell device helps grow more hair stem cells that can regenerate hair.
research Stem Cell Quiescence Acts as a Tumor Suppressor in Squamous Tumors
Inactive hair follicle stem cells help prevent skin cancer.
research Reorganization of Hair Follicles in Human Skin Organ Culture Induced by Cultured Human Follicle-Derived Cells
Injected human hair follicle cells can create new, small hair follicles in skin cultures.
research Benign Cutaneous Eruptions After Transplantation
Transplant patients often get skin problems, with treatments varying by condition.
research Integument Pattern Formation Involves Genetic and Epigenetic Controls: Feather Arrays Simulated by Digital Hormone Models
Feather patterns form through genetic and epigenetic controls, with cells self-organizing into periodic patterns.
research The Role of the Skin Microbiome in Wound Healing
The skin microbiome helps heal wounds and can be targeted to improve healing.
research Microenvironmental Reprogramming by Three-Dimensional Culture Enables Dermal Papilla Cells to Induce De Novo Human Hair-Follicle Growth
Growing human skin cells in a 3D environment can stimulate new hair growth.
research Immunosuppressive Treatment for Proliferative Lupus Nephritis
Mycophenolate mofetil may improve lupus nephritis remission more than cyclophosphamide but with uncertain safety.
research Stepwise Acquisition of Unique Epigenetic Signatures During Differentiation of Tissue Treg Cells
Tissue environment greatly affects the unique epigenetic makeup of regulatory T cells, which could impact autoimmune disease treatment.
research Ectodysplasin Research: Where to Next?
Future research on ectodysplasin should explore its role in diseases, stem cells, and evolution, and continue developing treatments for genetic disorders like hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
research Intermediate Hair Follicles from Patients with Female Pattern Hair Loss Are Associated with Nutrient Insufficiency and a Quiescent Metabolic Phenotype
Nutritional supplements may help improve hair growth in female pattern hair loss.
research Evaluating Hair Growth Promoting Effects of Candidate Substances: A Review of Research Methods
The document concludes that while lab results for hair growth promotion are promising, human trials are needed and better testing methods should be developed.
research Induction of Hair Growth in Hair Follicle Cells and Organ Cultures Upon Treatment with 30 kHz Frequency Inaudible Sound via Cell Proliferation and Antiapoptotic Effects
Inaudible sound at 30 kHz can boost hair growth and decrease hair loss by promoting cell growth and reducing cell death in hair follicles.
research Selective Induction of Apoptosis in the Hamster Flank Sebaceous Gland Organ by a Topical Liposome 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor: A Treatment Strategy for Acne
A topical treatment safely and effectively reduced acne by causing targeted cell death in sebaceous glands without side effects.
research Autoimmune Disease Induction in a Healthy Human Organ: A Humanized Mouse Model of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata can be triggered by specific immune cells without genetic or environmental factors.
research Adipogenic Differentiation of Canine Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Dog hair follicle stem cells can turn into fat cells.
research Scaffold-Based Developmental Tissue Engineering Strategies for Ectodermal Organ Regeneration
Scaffold-based strategies show promise for regenerating hair follicles and teeth but need more research for clinical use.
research Cell-Based Therapy May Be Effective In Alopecia Areata: Preclinical Evidence That Autologous, Peripheral Regulatory γdT Cells Are Preventive In Human Ex Vivo And Therapeutic In Human In Vivo Models
Cell-based therapy using specific immune cells may help treat alopecia areata by promoting hair regrowth.
research Alopecia Areata: Pathogenesis, Genetic Factors, and Treatments Using Mouse Models
The document concludes that ongoing research using animal models is crucial for better understanding and treating Alopecia Areata.
research Skin Equivalent Assay: An Optimized Method for Testing Hair Growth Reconstitution Capacity of Epidermal and Dermal Cells
The 3D skin model is better for hair growth research and testing treatments.