13 citations
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March 1998 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research” This study found that island grafting in guinea pigs enabled the isolated study of early skin regeneration processes, distinguishing them from natural wound closure mechanisms like epithelialization and contraction.
3 citations
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April 2018 in “Therapeutic Delivery” This editorial discusses advances in engineering techniques for hair follicle regeneration and highlights future potential but reports no original research findings.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study concluded that controlled micro-injury induces hair regeneration and vitiligo repigmentation in mice, potentially through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This guide explores the fundamental science and practical applications of nanocrystal technologies to enhance the bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs, detailing synthesis methods, stability solutions, and drug delivery innovations like hydrogel composites and microneedle platforms.
This study found that a bioorthogonal microneedle patch delivering AAV-aFGF effectively improved hair follicle regeneration and sustained hair growth in murine alopecia models compared to other methods.
November 2023 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” This review highlights the potential of exosomes, particularly their microRNA components, as promising candidates for developing effective hair loss treatments by exploring their roles in hair follicle development and regeneration.
June 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study with rats, the researchers reported that both platelet-rich plasma and epidermal growth factor significantly improved wound healing and accelerated recovery in third-degree burn wounds when applied via specific injection methods.
April 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study reported that small molecules such as α-ketoglutarate, α-ketobutyrate, rapamycin, and metformin may stimulate hair regeneration by activating autophagy pathways.
March 2006 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that incorporating laminin or hair follicles into reconstructed skin grafts on mice improved nerve regeneration and sensory function, suggesting potential for enhancing tactile recovery in burn patients.
4 citations
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May 2009 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” This study found that transplanting genetically modified dermal fibroblasts into full-thickness skin defects in rats led to the formation of hair follicles with mature pilosebaceous systems by 16 weeks.
June 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Tissue-engineered grafts can help regenerate hair follicles.
31 citations
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July 2022 in “Advanced healthcare materials/Advanced Healthcare Materials” In this study, researchers developed a drug-free microneedle patch using chitosan lactate and stem cell-derived exosomes that significantly promotes hair regeneration in animal tests compared to minoxidil, highlighting its potential as a simple and efficient hair loss treatment.
2 citations
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July 2009 in “Medical hypotheses” This article discusses hair transplant techniques and hypothesizes that smaller regenerating units within hair follicles may allow for one-to-many transplantation, potentially increasing hair numbers for those with hair loss, but reports no new experimental results.
July 2026 in “Bioactive Materials” This study demonstrated that degradable core-shell cryomicroneedles loaded with hair follicle organoids supported natural-like hair regeneration in mice, offering a promising approach for controllable follicular unit regeneration in baldness.
165 citations
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October 2013 in “Nature Communications” This study demonstrates that bioengineered salivary gland transplants can fully regenerate gland function, producing saliva and restoring normal swallowing in salivary gland-defective mice, offering potential for xerostomia treatment.
138 citations
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June 2019 in “Stem Cells and Development” This review explores the potential of periodontal ligament stem cells for regenerative therapy in periodontium, despite challenges due to their rarity, and reports no clinical results.
124 citations
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses different processing methods for isolating human AD-SVFs/AD-MSCs using various kits and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for standardized preparation techniques.
60 citations
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December 2021 in “Cytokine & growth factor reviews” This review discusses the regenerative applications of platelet-rich plasma across various medical fields and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further research into standardizing its preparation and use.
20 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review highlights recent findings on blood-derived autologous therapies for skin repair and wound healing but presents no new clinical results, emphasizing future challenges and prospects in regenerative dermatology.
19 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” This study found that using layer-by-layer encapsulation techniques on dermal papilla cells can support their function and may help treat hair loss when used in conjunction with freshly isolated epidermal cells.
14 citations
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October 2012 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Adding stem cells to fat grafts for facial rejuvenation might improve outcomes, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
9 citations
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March 2013 in “Expert opinion on biological therapy” This article reviews recent research on adult epidermal stem cells, discussing their properties and potential for reprogramming into patient-specific therapies, and emphasizes the need for further development while minimizing cancer risk.
7 citations
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November 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article reviews skin regeneration and fibrosis, identifying key cellular and molecular players, and emphasizing the potential to manipulate the postwound environment to promote regeneration over fibrosis.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Biomedicines” This review explores how platelet- and marrow-derived biologics like PRP and BMAC exhibit both regenerative and antimicrobial properties useful in musculoskeletal conditions and wound healing, though their clinical outcomes are affected by preparation inconsistencies and lack of standardized protocols.
2 citations
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July 2020 in “Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine” In this study, researchers observed that exposure to low-frequency electromagnetic fields enhanced hair follicle regeneration and formation of hair follicle-like structures in bioengineered skin in nude mice.
2 citations
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December 2013 in “Current Oral Health Reports” This review discusses current developments in tooth regenerative therapy, including bioengineered tooth replacements, and emphasizes its potential to fully restore tooth function, but it presents no new clinical results.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study developed a culture method to expand and differentiate primary mammary basal cells, identifying key transcription factors like EGR1 and ELF3 that influence Claudin expression and actin organization, offering insights into epithelial cell biology and potential applications in related research fields.
1 citations
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November 2015 This study highlights that silver nanoparticles can enhance the regeneration of hair follicles and improve healing in surgically wounded rabbit skin and injured rat muscles.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the potential benefits and challenges of using extracellular vesicles in aesthetic medicine but reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for rigorous validation and stronger regulatory oversight.
August 2025 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study presents a novel hydrogel scaffold made from tilapia collagen, which when activated by ultrasound, reprograms macrophages to promote wound healing, enhance angiogenesis, and stimulate hair follicle regeneration, offering a potential new method for treating inflammatory wounds.