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July 2008 in “PubMed” This article reviews the protective and regenerative mechanisms of nerve fibers and Schwann cells after injury but reports no new findings.
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July 2019 in “Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine” This study demonstrated that keratin derived from human hair can improve axon extension and alleviate motor deficits from sciatic nerve injuries, highlighting its potential as a promising biomaterial for peripheral nerve regeneration.
September 2011 in “Clinical Biochemistry” This article discusses how recent research suggests that aggressive video games have little effect on aggression and violence among players, calling for professional organizations to update their policy statements accordingly.
This study examined the use of keratin gel as a filler in nerve guides for peripheral nerve regeneration in a rat sciatic nerve injury model.
36 citations
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September 2009 in “Molecular Neurobiology” 319 citations
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November 2005 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study suggests that hair follicle stem cells from transgenic mice can improve nerve regeneration and function, highlighting their potential as an autologous source for regenerative medicine.
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June 2021 in “Basic and Clinical Neuroscience Journal” In this study, transplantation of rat hair follicle stem cells significantly improved sciatic nerve regeneration and muscle function in nerve-injured rats.
32 citations
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January 2014 in “Cells tissues organs” This study reports that hair follicle stem cells, termed HAP stem cells, can differentiate into neuronal and glial cells, enhancing nerve repair and locomotor recovery after injury.
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April 2014 in “PubMed” This rat study found that a PLGA conduit filled with neural crest stem cells derived from hair follicles showed promising results in repairing peripheral nerve injuries, partially restoring sensory function and improving nerve structure.
August 2026 in “Mendeley Data” In this study, researchers explored how hair follicle neural crest stem cell-derived exosomes, particularly those carrying miR-214-3p, promote neurite outgrowth and aid peripheral nerve regeneration, supported by detailed in vitro and in vivo data on nerve repair and functional recovery in rat models.
January 2026 in “Mendeley Data” This dataset supports a study suggesting that hair follicle neural crest stem cell-derived exosomes carrying miR-214-3p may promote neurite outgrowth and aid peripheral nerve regeneration in vitro and in vivo.
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January 2016 in “Methods in molecular biology” This report introduces a tissue-engineered nerve conduit combining hfNCSCs-derived neurons and acellular nerve grafts to potentially repair long-distance peripheral nerve injuries.
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March 2017 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that minoxidil may protect against chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and potentially support hair recovery and tumor suppression in mouse models.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition” This study found that pyramidal neural precursors best grew neurites on matrigel, while neural stem cells differentiated directionally on aligned fibrin, suggesting the importance of biomaterial selection for cell culture.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” In this study, intrathecal progesterone administration initially worsened mechanical allodynia in mice after nerve injury, but later reduced pain when applied during the maintenance phase, highlighting distinct roles for cytochrome P450c17 and 5α-reductase in neuropathic pain modulation.
121 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” In this study, human hair follicle pluripotent stem cells transplanted into severed mouse sciatic nerves differentiated into Schwann cells and supported nerve regeneration, offering a promising alternative to embryonic or iPS cells for regenerative medicine.
105 citations
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May 2013 in “Biomaterials” In this study, the researchers found that a keratin hydrogel filler in nerve conduits led to earlier Schwann cell migration and improved cellular behaviors compared to other fillers in a rat sciatic nerve model.
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September 2013 in “Tissue engineering. Part A” This study suggests that nestin-expressing hair follicle stem cells, when transplanted into transgenic mice with sciatic nerve injury, can differentiate into motor neurons and reduce muscle atrophy.
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September 2024 in “Neural Regeneration Research” This study found that using induced pluripotent stem cell-derived mesenchymal stem cells with acellular nerve allografts significantly improved axon regeneration and functional recovery in rats with sciatic nerve injuries, suggesting a promising approach for clinical nerve repair therapies.
57 citations
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study found that transplanting human hair follicle pluripotent stem cells can promote the recovery of sciatic nerve function in a mouse model of nerve impingement.
May 2005 in “Zhonghua chuangshang guke zazhi” This study found that human hair keratin bridges effectively induced nerve regeneration and demonstrated good biocompatibility and controlled degradation when used in rats with peripheral nerve defects.
January 2005 in “Zhonghua chuangshang guke zazhi” This study found that human hair keratin can effectively induce peripheral nerve regeneration in rats, showing good biocompatibility and a controllable degradation rate when used as a scaffold material.
115 citations
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October 2003 in “Journal of Neuroscience” This study found no evidence supporting the hypothesis that Aβ afferents sprout into the superficial laminas of the spinal cord after nerve injury in rats.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study found that hair-follicle-associated-pluripotent (HAP) stem cells can be cryopreserved for future use in nerve and spinal cord repair, with human trials being planned.
50 citations
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February 2007 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” This study found that hair follicle stem cells can effectively enhance nerve regeneration and restore function in peripheral nerve injuries in mice, suggesting their potential as a source for autologous stem cell therapy.
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January 2009 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this study, hair follicle stem cells from ND-GFP transgenic mice were observed to be pluripotent, effectively repairing peripheral nerve and spinal cord injuries in mouse models.
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October 2017 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that compound 3, a tetrahydropyridoindole carboxymethylated at position 5, significantly inhibited sorbitol accumulation in both rat eye lenses and tissues affected by diabetes, indicating its potential as a lead compound for ALR2 inhibition.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “Molecules” This review discusses indole-based bifunctional aldose reductase inhibitors and antioxidants for diabetic complications and chronic inflammation-related pathologies, but reports no new clinical results.
November 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers used NIR-II fluorescence imaging to track the survival and migration of EPI-NCSCs in rat models, finding that these stem cells aided in repairing facial nerve defects when applied via acellular nerve allografts.
130 citations
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September 2018 in “Cell Reports” This study found that macrophages play a crucial role in nerve regeneration by regulating Schwann cell dynamics and remyelination, with Gas6 identified as a key factor in this process.