7 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” This review concludes that platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improve knee joint function compared to alternative treatments in managing knee osteoarthritis.
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April 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Repetin is a protein involved in skin and hair development, binding calcium and compensating for other proteins when needed.
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May 2021 in “Journal of Health Sciences” In this study, researchers administered intravenous autologous activated platelet-rich plasma (aaPRP) to 611 patients and reported no adverse events, suggesting that this treatment is safe even for patients with various pathological conditions.
January 2022 in “Pastic and aesthetic research” This article reviews the clinical use of platelet rich plasma for skin regeneration, highlighting the challenges of inconsistent outcomes due to varying preparation protocols, and calls for standardized models to better assess its effectiveness.
September 2025 in “Cureus” In this case study, a 24-year-old female with Parry-Romberg syndrome showed significant craniofacial asymmetry, delayed dental development, and other symptoms without neurological deficits; orthodontic treatment is used to improve occlusion and facial balance.
June 2026 in “Kocatepe Veterinary Journal” This study found that periodic intratesticular PRP administration may slightly enhance testicular development in male lambs, indicated by increased testicular blood flow, length, and reduced resistance index compared to saline.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PDRN may help with female hair loss, but more research is needed.
This lecture presented the author's experience with over 250 PRP treatments on more than 150 patients in esthetic dermatology, highlighting PRP's use of autologous platelets to potentially accelerate healing through normal pathways.
April 2024 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” In this study, researchers found that methylation of the SRD5A2 gene in blood and tissue samples can serve as a biomarker to predict men's clinical response to finasteride treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, offering a non-invasive method for assessing potential treatment success.
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December 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that platelet-rich plasma may influence the proliferation of human hair dermal papilla cells by affecting gene expression related to the cell cycle.
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December 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This review discusses various aesthetic and regenerative applications of platelet-rich plasma and concludes that it has potential as a safe cosmetic intervention but requires further studies to understand its clinical effects.
September 2026 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Bulge progenitor cells show promise for regenerating hair follicles and increasing hair density.
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January 2021 This review covers the use of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology for wound healing, hair restoration, skin rejuvenation, and dermal augmentation, and notes the need for standardized guidelines.
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review covers the variability in methods for preparing platelet-rich plasma and reports no new clinical results, suggesting that this variability may contribute to inconsistent efficacy in clinical trials.
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October 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” PRAME helps distinguish between benign and malignant skin cells in most cases.
July 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” AA-PRP injections significantly promote hair growth but need better study design for clear efficacy.
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November 2022 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma for various dermatologic conditions but reports inconsistent evidence and a lack of standardized protocols; patients often report high satisfaction despite mixed clinical outcomes.
11 citations
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April 2019 in “Bioscience Reports” In this study, single nucleotide polymorphisms in the RAB5B gene were linked to an increased risk of polycystic ovary syndrome and associated with specific microRNA binding sites.
14 citations
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April 2021 in “Biology” This study found that ethanol extract of Tubtim Chumphae rice bran downregulates SRD5A gene expression, similarly to finasteride, suggesting potential use as an anti-hair loss product.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Case Reports and Reviews” This review discusses the potential and current applications of platelet-rich plasma in otolaryngology and reports no new clinical results; the authors note varying evidence for its effectiveness across medical conditions.
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review outlines the current state of freeze-dried platelet-rich plasma (FD-PRP) research, emphasizing its use in wound healing, lumbar fusion, knee conditions, and dentistry, but reports no new clinical findings.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that FDA-cleared devices for preparing platelet-rich plasma showed inconsistent product quality, with variable platelet counts and inadequate quality control performance, suggesting clinical improvement may not rely on platelet concentration.
May 2025 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” In this proof-of-concept study, researchers found that hair grafts preserved in preconditioned autologous platelet-rich plasma with photothermal biostimulation and phosphate-buffered saline remained viable for eight hours before transplantation, outperforming saline solution and Ringer's lactate by two hours.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Revista Interfaces Saúde Humanas e Tecnologia” This review discusses platelet-rich plasma's potential for aesthetic procedures like facial rejuvenation and alopecia treatment but reports no new clinical findings; further research is needed.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review discusses PRP therapy's history, mechanisms, and innovations in its use across various medical fields, but provides no new clinical results; the authors highlight challenges like standardization and regulatory issues.
August 2003 in “Oncology Times” This article discusses the considerations and challenges surrounding a proposed large-scale trial on testosterone-replacement therapy in older men and reports no new results.
This study suggests that the ANE syndrome mutation in yeast Nop4, analogous to human RBM28, disrupts protein folding and protein-protein interactions, contributing to ribosomal dysfunction.
May 2024 in “Dermatologic surgery” In this study involving 15 women with alopecia, subcutaneous scalp injections of platelet-rich plasma every four weeks for three sessions led to increased hair and hair follicle density at 24 weeks, with common side effects being local swelling and pain.
14 citations
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April 2024 in “Periodontology 2000” This review discusses the cellular and molecular composition of platelet-rich plasma and its potential applications in dentistry and other medical fields, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2021 in “Deep Blue (University of Michigan)” This study found that LepRb neurons in the brain are important targets for androgen action and influence sex-specific differences in reproductive and metabolic regulation, implicating them in conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome.