April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The researchers reported that disrupting the RPGRIP1L gene in mice impaired desmosome function, causing skin blistering, and their findings suggest that PKCβII inhibition could help treat pemphigus.
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October 2014 in “Stem Cells” This study found that PDGF-D acts as a potent mitogenic factor in adipose-derived stem cells, enhancing their proliferation, migration, and growth factor expression, suggesting its use as a preconditioning agent for ASC transplantation.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that high platelet concentrations in PRP may not be necessary for hair growth in androgenetic alopecia, and certain growth factors might negatively impact clinical outcomes.
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July 2024 in “Bioengineering” This study found that platelet-rich fibrin lysates modulate chemokine expression, reducing inflammation in oral squamous carcinoma cells, but increasing expression in primary oral epithelial cells.
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April 2021 in “PLoS ONE” The authors concluded that controlling voltage, pulse width, and calcium concentration in pulse electric field-activated platelet-rich plasma enhances the release of growth factors and serotonin without causing clot formation, suggesting potential clinical advantages over bovine thrombin-activated PRP.
January 2021 in “TURKISH JOURNAL OF VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES” In this study, PRP administration in rabbit tibia bones with segmental defects improved bone healing scores and advanced bone development stages compared to the control group.
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March 2023 in “Science Translational Medicine” The researchers reported that targeting glycoprotein 130's signaling site in animal models promoted tissue regeneration and reduced osteoarthritis progression through anti-inflammatory and protective effects.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” PRP may help with hair loss and improve hair quality with few side effects, but more research is needed.
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January 2019 in “Animals” This study suggests that PDGFA and BMP2 play a role in the hair follicle cycle in cashmere goats, with PDGFA particularly involved in activating the growth phase.
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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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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, intradermal injections of QR678 were found to significantly reduce hair fall in men with androgenetic alopecia over 6 months, with superior improvements in hair density and thickness compared to PRP.
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November 2024 in “EMBO Reports” In this study, researchers observed that deleting the Gpr54 gene accelerated the hair cycle and enhanced hair regeneration in mice by modifying the NAFTc3-SFRP1-Wnt signaling pathway, suggesting Gpr54 as a potential target for hair loss treatments.
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December 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study compared fluid PRF and PRP for treating atrophic acne scars and found PRF to be more effective, particularly when combined with needling. Both treatments improved scars, but PRF showed higher therapeutic response, suggesting it as a superior alternative for acne scar treatment.
January 2025 in “Fìzìologìčnij žurnal” This study found that in patients with elevated fibrinogen levels undergoing revision rhinoplasty, PDRN decreased M1 cytokines and increased M2 cytokines, potentially offering a new therapeutic approach, but further research is needed to understand its mechanisms and effects fully.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that PGRP-S expression in mouse epidermis is specific to certain hair follicle epithelia, depending on the skin region, and can be transiently induced in flank skin hair follicle epithelium after exposure to Staphylococcus aureus, suggesting a role in environmental surveillance.
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September 2017 in “Stem cell investigation” This review discusses the various roles of skin-resident dermal white adipose tissue in hair growth inhibition, antibacterial responses, and wound healing, reporting no new empirical findings.
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January 2015 in “BioMed Research International” This article reviews various aspects of growth factor research, highlighting their role in treatments and emphasizing the need for further clinical trials to validate their efficacy in biomedical applications.
August 2014 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study outlines a hair regrowth treatment targeting hair follicle stem cells, 5-alpha reductase pathway, and microinflammation using PDGF and VEGF, but reports no clinical results.
May 2022 in “Journal of Immunology” In this study, a TGF-β mimic molecule from Heligmosomoides polygyrus was observed to enhance wound healing in mice, with improved tissue regeneration and specific immune cell recruitment without increased scarring.
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May 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” In this study, intradermal injections of autologous platelet-rich fibrin matrix significantly increased hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia at 2 and 3 months after initial treatment.
May 2022 in “International Journal of Clinical Trials” This study concluded that platelet rich fibrin (PRF) may enhance healing and functional recovery compared to platelet rich plasma (PRP) during immediate post-extractive dental implant procedures.
February 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, researchers administered injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) to 30 patients with androgenetic alopecia, finding an 80% response rate after 6 months, with improved hair density and reduced scalp symptoms, while reporting minimal adverse reactions.
This study found that GPC1 is a key regulator of angiogenesis in hair follicles and may be an interesting target for addressing alopecia in dermatology research.
October 2015 in “Regenerative Medicine” This review highlights important studies in regenerative medicine, including one where PDGF and FGF2 synergistically maintained hair inductive potential in mouse dermal papilla cells in vitro, with potential implications for human hair loss therapy. It reports no new experimental results, focusing instead on existing research findings.
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January 2019 in “PubMed” This study found that transgenic mice expressing cgVEGF164 had increased hair follicle diameter and density, potentially linked to higher phosphorylation levels of ERK1/2, AKT1, and LEF1 proteins.
This study found that GPC1 plays a crucial role in regulating angiogenesis in human dermal microvascular endothelial cells, which may make it a potential target in alopecia treatment research.
January 2013 in “Otorhinolaryngology clinics : an international journal” This review examines platelet-rich plasma's applications in aesthetic surgery and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight its growing use and potential as a therapeutic modality.
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February 2012 in “PubMed” This study found that Gp₄G increased hair length, papilla cell numbers, and versican deposition in treated animals, potentially through alterations in hair follicle phases and nucleotide concentrations.
September 2021 in “VNU Journal of Science: Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review discusses the diverse applications of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) across various medical fields and reports no new clinical results, advocating PRP as a promising therapy for future use.