December 2025 in “Journal of 108 - Clinical Medicine and Phamarcy” This study found differential expression of growth factors and cytokines in umbilical cord blood-derived platelet-rich plasma, with the highest concentrations observed in the B blood type, but also noted weak correlations with ABO blood groups, suggesting other influencing factors.
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May 2000 in “Endocrinology” This study identified a new gene, mrp4, in mice, which suggests it may have a unique role in the growth and development of hair follicles in the ears and tails.
January 2015 in “Spectrum Research Repository (Concordia University)” This study confirmed that porcine platelet-rich plasma could commercially replace fetal bovine serum due to its higher growth factor levels and effectiveness as a hair growth promoter comparable to existing serum.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” This article reviews the potential of using PBM in 3D tissue engineering to improve cell viability under stress conditions but reports no new experimental findings.
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January 2014 in “Photochemical & photobiological sciences” This study suggests that the Grasp protein may play a role in regulating skin homeostasis following UVB exposure by influencing p53-mediated apoptotic responses in mice.
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January 2012 In this study, the researchers cloned and analyzed the CRABP I gene in Inner Mongolian cashmere goats, finding its highest mRNA expression at 90 days in embryo skin compared to later stages.
August 2024 in “Quality in Sport” This review highlights the positive effects of platelet-rich plasma in aesthetic and regenerative medicine, particularly for skin rejuvenation, anti-aging, hair reconstruction, and wound healing, but it reports no new clinical results.
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January 2025 in “World Journal of Orthopedics” This review discusses the use of platelet rich plasma in ACL reconstruction, indicating potential benefits in early healing and complication reduction, but notes inconsistent long-term outcomes and a need for more research.
January 2026 in “Andrology” This study found that PRP injections are safe and may slightly reduce penile curvature and improve PDQ scores in men with stable-phase Peyronie's Disease, but the changes are not significant enough to predict long-term effects.
August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review examines quality control in preparing platelet-rich plasma, highlighting knowledge gaps in its clinical efficacy and safety, but reports no new clinical results.
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August 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” In this study, two unique mutations in the RBPJ gene were identified and linked to Adams-Oliver syndrome, confirming impaired DNA binding of mutated RBPJ as a factor in this rare genetic disorder.
April 2025 in “Russian Pediatric Journal” This review discusses the application of PRP therapy in pediatric settings and highlights the current lack of sufficient data for its widespread clinical use.
September 2024 in “Dermatologica Sinica” This study reported a rare case of pityriasis rubra pilaris-like skin reaction in an 18-year-old woman after starting ponatinib treatment for relapsed Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia, which resolved after treatment adjustment and did not recur over 15 months.
May 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review synthesizes evidence on platelet-derived bioproducts like PRP and PRF, highlighting their role in tissue regeneration and their benefits in aesthetic medicine applications such as hair restoration, scar treatment, and wound healing.
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August 2019 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” This review explains the biology and preparation of platelet-rich plasma and discusses its clinical applications in plastic surgery, but reports no new findings.
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August 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This letter comments on a randomized controlled trial by Shapiro et al that found no significant benefits of platelet-rich plasma compared to placebo for male androgenetic alopecia, highlighting issues with PRP protocol variations.
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July 2010 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” This review discusses prolactin production and regulation in human skin and hair follicles, highlighting its potential broader implications but reports no new empirical results.
April 2025 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” This review discusses the potential of polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) for various dermatological treatments and highlights its significant effects on wound healing, anti-aging, acne scars, and hair loss, but emphasizes the need for further clinical studies.
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January 2021 This review discusses the historical development and dermatological applications of platelet-rich plasma, emphasizing its potential for treating androgenic alopecia and other skin conditions, but reports no new clinical results.
This study found that PRP injections may safely improve penile curvature and PDQ scores in men with stable-phase Peyronie's Disease, although the curvature reduction observed was not enough to determine long-term clinical significance.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identifies a mechanism where dsRNA activates TLR3 to induce RA production, promoting hair follicle regeneration in mice and suggesting a potential role in human tissue regeneration.
July 2026 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” This review discusses the evolution of Cereblon ligands in PROTAC technology, highlighting chemical innovations that may enhance drug-likeness and applicability in protein degradation, while noting challenges and future research directions.
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March 2021 in “Annals of palliative medicine” This review explores the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in musculoskeletal recovery, detailing its history, mechanism, and clinical applications, but reports no new clinical findings.
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August 2020 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” This study reports that using activated platelet-rich plasma releasate in the preparation of bioengineered hair follicle germs enhanced follicular gene expression and significantly improved hair regeneration in vitro.
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December 2019 in “Archives of the Balkan Medical Union” In this study, injecting platelet-rich plasma into the muscular layer of the intestinal wall in rabbits significantly reduced adhesion development compared to soaking methods, suggesting an improvement in anastomosis regeneration.
This case series reports favorable outcomes for children with Parry Romberg Syndrome who underwent facial fat-grafting, showing it as a safe and well-tolerated procedure with no complications or relapses observed.
This study found that proretinal nanoparticles, applied topically, are safe and effective for penetration into hair follicles, enhancing retinoid biological activity in the skin while reducing irritation compared to conventional retinal formulations.
February 2023 in “Military Medical Science Letters” This study concluded that both pure-PRP and leukocyte-PRP injections significantly reduced serum CD 68 levels in knee osteoarthritis patients, with pure-PRP being more effective than leukocyte-PRP.
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May 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” This study found that prolactin and its receptor are expressed in the murine hair follicle epithelium, influencing hair cycle phases by down-regulating keratinocyte proliferation during anagen and inducing premature catagen.
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March 2023 in “Bioengineering” In this retrospective study at Lausanne University Hospital, 61% of 48 patients with tendinopathies reported favorable outcomes after a single standardized autologous PRP injection, while 36% needed two, and effectiveness was unrelated to platelet concentration, activity level, age, or gender.