1 citations
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September 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses factors affecting hair aging, such as inflammation and UV exposure, and examines potential anti-aging benefits of antioxidants and nutraceuticals for hair, but reports no new clinical results.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review summarizes recent findings on the role of lactylation, a novel post-translational modification, in skin diseases, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target by linking metabolism, epigenetic regulation, and inflammatory processes.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reports that in aged mice, hair follicle dermal stem cells exhibit diminished self-renewal and preferential differentiation into dermal sheath cells, contributing to age-related hair loss.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that both Th1 and Th2 cytokine markers were elevated in the serum and skin of patients with alopecia areata, with Th2 markers more closely linked to disease severity.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that activation of the transcription factor Nrf2 in keratinocytes promotes wound healing in mice by expanding hair follicle stem cells, independent of changes in keratinocyte proliferation or migration.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, topical tofacitinib significantly promoted hair regrowth in mice, outpacing both minoxidil and controls over 21 days, with findings suggesting increased VEGF levels and decreased inflammation as possible mechanisms.
36 citations
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January 2007 in “Archives of Histology and Cytology” This study suggests that the absence of alpha5(IV)/alpha6(IV) chains in certain subepidermal basement membrane spots may relate to interactions with melanocytes in human skin.
7 citations
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Dermal papillae are crucial for hair growth and maintenance.
3 citations
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May 1991 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Reactive lipids from aging cells change the extracellular matrix, affecting cell function and inflammation.
October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that collagen peptides from Mozambique tilapia significantly promoted hair regrowth and increased the proliferation of hair growth factors in vitro and in vivo, suggesting potential as supplements for hair loss prevention.
4 citations
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February 1983 in “Journal of periodontology” Among young rats, this study found that a liquid protein diet significantly affects body condition but has minimal impact on gingival collagen metabolism.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that, unlike in actinic keratosis and squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma tissues showed higher expression of nidogen1 and Col4 in both basement membranes and surrounding stroma compared to normal skin.
11 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This article reviews how aging affects skin and stem cells, but it contains no new research findings.
8 citations
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November 2019 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” In this study, collagen scaffolds functionalized with heparin and growth factors significantly enhanced long-term skin regeneration and growth in a sheep model of fetal skin defect, suggesting potential for prenatal spina bifida treatment.
7 citations
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May 1995 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”
September 2026 in “Mendeley Data” This study found that a polyurethane-cellulose acetate scaffold with plasma rich in growth factors may enhance gene expression related to wound healing in an experimental setting.
283 citations
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February 2011 in “Cell stem cell” COL17A1 is crucial for preventing hair graying and loss by supporting hair and pigment stem cells.
26 citations
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January 2015 in “PubMed” This study found that the type IV collagenases, MMP-2 and MMP-9, play significant roles in the hair cycle, potentially through their influence on VEGF, IGF-1, and TGF-β expression.
13 citations
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September 2012 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” In this study, researchers found that the pCLCA2 protein is expressed in specific areas of pig skin, but its role in skin structure or function remains unclear.
34 citations
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September 2020 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This research found that hyaluronic acid increased cell proliferation and type I collagen more effectively than poly-L-lactic acid in both human fibroblast cultures and rat dermis.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Bioengineering” This study found that adding keratin to a collagen hydrogel improved keratinocyte differentiation compared to a pure collagen hydrogel, particularly when calcium was also present in the media.
This study found that collagen VI is crucial for peripheral nerve function and regeneration, and its absence promotes abnormal hair regrowth after skin wounding in mice, revealing potential therapeutic targets for nerve injuries and hair loss.
42 citations
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April 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” This study found that hydrogels supplemented with fractionated platelet-rich plasma recruited more dermal-derived stem cells and accelerated healing, leading to hair growth and skin regeneration in rats.
12 citations
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September 2023 in “Polymers” This study reported that a newly developed hydrogel composed of recombinant type I collagen and chitosan, incorporating a metal–polyphenol structure, demonstrated strong mechanical and healing properties, effectively promoting wound healing in a full-thickness skin defect model.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” This study found that dietary supplementation with collagen, chondroitin sulfate, low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid, Pycnogenol®, and coenzyme Q10 significantly improved skin hydration, elasticity, nail hardness, and hair condition in patients with age-related dermatological changes after 12 weeks.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that polycaprolactone (PCL) in facial fillers led to more cell proliferation and vascular activity than hyaluronic acid (HA) in Wistar rats, suggesting enhanced tissue regeneration effects with PCL.
1057 citations
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November 2011 in “Annals of Biomedical Engineering” This review discusses the applications of low level laser therapy (LLLT) in wound healing, pain reduction, and treating various conditions, but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for randomized controlled trials for serious diseases.
471 citations
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October 2012 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This review discusses the roles of key developmental signaling pathways in mammalian skin repair compared to skin development, and suggests these insights could lead to better wound healing therapies, but it reports no new findings.
417 citations
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September 2005 in “PLoS biology” This study developed molecular signatures for dermal papilla cells and their niche, uncovering novel signaling regulators and genes linked to hair disorders, which may inform future hair development research.