November 2025 in “Clinical and Translational Medicine” This study found that cell-free RNA, particularly DNAJB9, shows potential as a biomarker for diagnosing and prognosing female androgenetic alopecia using a machine learning model.
This study found that 62 plasma proteins are significantly associated with the risk of obstructive sleep apnea, offering potential targets for new therapeutic strategies.
33 citations
,
February 2016 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” This study found that the receptor kinase RHS10 negatively regulates root hair growth in Arabidopsis thaliana by modulating growth duration and is associated with cell wall signal mediation, involving RNA catabolism and ROS accumulation.
8 citations
,
October 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” This review discusses regenerative medicine approaches for treating alopecia, including mesenchymal stem cell therapies and platelet-rich plasma, but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further study.
84 citations
,
June 2010 in “The Plant Cell” In this study, disruptions in phospholipase A2 activity in Arabidopsis thaliana significantly impaired the plasma membrane localization of PIN proteins, affecting auxin transport and root development.
2 citations
,
September 2018 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” This study found that injecting xeno-free, three-dimensional cell masses from human adipose-derived stem cells improved blood perfusion and preserved limb function in mice without causing tumors or toxicity, suggesting potential for treating severe ischemic diseases.
3 citations
,
May 2023 in “Current Molecular Medicine” This review discusses the distinction between platelet-rich plasma and stem cell-based therapies in regenerative medicine, highlighting their different roles and stressing the importance of honest representation by commercial and health entities.
773 citations
,
August 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This article reviews the potential advantages of secretome derivatives from human uterine cervical stem cells in MSC therapy and notes the need for regulatory standards to ensure safety and efficacy.
71 citations
,
January 2019 in “International journal of biological sciences” This study proposes the miR-22-5p-LEF1 axis as a novel pathway that may regulate hair follicle stem cell proliferation.
4 citations
,
February 2021 in “Nano select” This review discusses the role and therapeutic potential of mesenchymal cell-derived exosomes in organ development and disease treatment, highlighting their application in cell-free therapeutic strategies and current challenges faced in their use.
1 citations
,
August 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study created a detailed spatial atlas of healthy human skin and basal cell carcinoma, revealing a potential hair follicle origin for basal cell carcinoma and expansion of certain mesenchymal cell populations.
12 citations
,
April 2015 in “InTech eBooks” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for tissue repair and immune response, but more research is needed to fully understand it and optimize its use.
13 citations
,
January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study found distinct differences in protein expression and wound healing pathways between Acomys cahirinus and Mus musculus, highlighting potential targets for reducing fibrotic response in mammals.
66 citations
,
February 2015 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” This review explores the mechanisms of hair cell death due to factors like noise, ototoxic drugs, and aging and reports no conclusive clinical results; ongoing research may eventually enable preventive treatments for hearing loss.
27 citations
,
January 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the role of immune cells in mammalian hair cycle control and highlights their potential relevance to human hair cycling disorders, reporting no new clinical findings.
3 citations
,
February 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This study found that the circular RNA circCOL1A1 influences the formation of superior-quality brush hair in white goats by regulating hair follicle stem cell behavior and interacting with the miR-149-5p/CMTM3/AR axis.
22 citations
,
August 2021 in “Frontiers in medicine” This study found that monocytes/macrophages with a pro-inflammatory M1-like phenotype may play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of hidradenitis suppurativa, suggesting potential therapeutic targets.
1 citations
,
December 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” Exosomes show promise in improving skin health and appearance.
August 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that cell-free fat extract (CEFFE) enhanced hair growth in mice with androgenetic alopecia by increasing hair follicle density and promoting proliferation while regulating the DHT/AR pathway.
116 citations
,
April 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study identified highly variable genes in mesenchymal stem/stromal cells that are linked to classic functions like development and inflammation response, suggesting their potential as markers for further potency studies.
This study utilized a pigmented human epidermal equivalent model to incorporate melanocytes into the epidermis and found enhanced differentiation potential compared to conventional in vitro systems, reflecting in vivo cellular trajectories and highlighting melanocyte-to-keratinocyte communication pathways.
12 citations
,
February 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells and umbilical cord blood plasma enhanced wound healing and reduced scar formation in mice, suggesting their potential as therapeutic agents for skin repair.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, FOL-026, a peptide based on osteopontin, was shown to promote angiogenesis and stimulate vascular cell proliferation and migration through neuropilin-1, similar to VEGF, suggesting potential therapeutic applications in vascular repair and angiogenesis-related conditions.
22 citations
,
November 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review examines the potential mechanisms by which stem cell-derived cell-free therapy may prevent skin aging, highlighting various molecular targets and pathways involved in regeneration, oxidative stress regulation, ECM preservation, cell activity modulation, and inflammation.
13 citations
,
February 2023 in “Biology” This review highlights the potential of cell-free therapies, particularly cell extracts, in addressing radiation-induced salivary gland damage from head and neck cancer treatment, emphasizing their practicality and safety compared to traditional therapies despite incomplete understanding of their bioactive components.
3 citations
,
February 2025 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Wharton's Jelly stem cell medium may help treat skin issues in Systemic Sclerosis.
2 citations
,
June 2025 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” This study demonstrates that encapsulating cell-free fat extract in a gelatin methacrylate hydrogel enhances flap repair by sustaining angiogenesis, reducing oxidative stress, and offering favorable biocompatibility in a murine skin flap model, thereby advancing potential clinical flap necrosis treatments.
This review reports that hair follicles are dynamic neuro-immuno-endocrine organs with intrinsic signaling pathways, which play a crucial role in hair disorders like alopecia. It highlights emerging regenerative approaches targeting these pathways for hair restoration.
This study suggests that using cell-free dexamethasone-primed stem cell media may offer a promising alternative treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus, showing immunomodulatory benefits and therapeutic efficacy in reducing various complications.
December 2025 in “ADMET & DMPK” This review synthesizes recent research to propose a precision framework for treating androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata based on genetic insights and pathway biology, highlighting the roles of androgen-receptor signaling, immune dysregulation, and emerging therapies like regenerative medicine and AI-assisted diagnostics.