84 citations
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June 2013 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” This review discusses strategies for regenerating cutaneous nerve function in burn patients and highlights the potential role of autologous skin-derived adult stem cells in improving sensory recovery, but reports no new experimental findings.
25 citations
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August 1992 in “In vitro cellular & developmental biology” The new system can grow hair in the lab and test hair growth treatments.
15 citations
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January 2020 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study reported that a novel chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol nanofiber sponge effectively enhances the hair follicle-inducing ability of dermal papilla multicellular spheroids in a mouse model.
11 citations
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January 1988 in “PubMed” This study found that epidermal cell extract from keratinocytes may promote epidermal cell proliferation and migration while inhibiting fibroblast activity, potentially reducing scarring in wound healing.
4 citations
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May 2012 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” This study demonstrated the potential of epithelial cell scaffolds fabricated with various materials for effective hair regeneration, highlighting their promising application in tissue engineering for alopecia treatment.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Scientific reports” This study found that gelatin sponges used as scaffolds in rats with deep wounds and periosteal defects enabled regeneration of diverse tissue types, including periosteum, skin, and appendages, highlighting the role of vascular niche formation.
December 2024 in “Macromolecular Bioscience” This study reports that a novel UV-based crosslinking process for collagen sponges significantly decreases crosslinking time compared to traditional methods, and supports effective cell proliferation and wound regeneration in a mouse model, without causing abnormal angiogenic or immune responses.
January 2017 in “DR-NTU (Nanyang Technological University)” This study observed that keratin sponges showed comparable biocompatibility to a commercial positive control in mice, but keratin gels had slightly inferior biocompatibility.
53 citations
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September 2004 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part C, Seminars in medical genetics” This review discusses the range of diseases caused by mutations in keratin intermediate filament genes and presents no new clinical findings; the authors note the diverse phenotypes within this molecular category.
August 2026 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” This study found that intravenous administration of a shark-derived receptor antibody, 3P17, promoted hair growth in mice by increasing hair matrix cell proliferation and activating leptin-STAT3 signaling, with transdermal leptin delivery enhancing this effect through improved skin penetration.
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.
September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study developed a tissue-engineered model of innervated skin, allowing for examination of how epidermis and capillaries affect nerve growth and offering a tool for further research on skin-related processes.
36 citations
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April 2013 in “Cell and Tissue Research” Bone-marrow and epidermal stem cells help heal wounds differently, with bone-marrow cells aiding in blood vessel formation and epidermal cells in hair growth.
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May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” This study found that using a collagen sponge with lincomycin reduced inflammation and pathogen presence in alveolar osteitis more effectively than iodoform gauze, leading to faster socket healing.
8 citations
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April 2019 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” This study found that a new SIS-PEG sponge promoted rapid skin defect healing in mice and showed potential for reconstructing reconstituted skin with regenerated hair.
2 citations
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October 2020 in “Indonesian Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences” This article reviewed literature and found that Alginate-Chitosan-Fucoidan sponges may offer effective alternatives for wound dressing due to their enhanced wound healing abilities, attributed to good hemostatic and antibacterial properties, as well as excellent elasticity.
November 2025 in “Communications Materials” This research demonstrated that transforming pomelo peel into expanded sponges and carbonized aerogels can accelerate hemostasis and enhance healing in diabetic wounds while eradicating bacterial biofilms, offering an eco-friendly solution for wound care from agricultural waste.
28 citations
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Animal experiments in this study demonstrated that a new sandwich-like fiber/sponge dressing design, which enhances wound healing through improved moisture management and faster exudate evaporation, resulted in more significant wound size reduction compared to commercial and control dressings.
21 citations
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January 2020 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” This study found that lncRNA H19 may regulate CTGF expression in KGN cells by acting as a "sponge" for miR-19b, potentially influencing polycystic ovary syndrome development.
12 citations
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January 1994 in “PubMed” This study found that elastic fibre arrangements in the skin of domesticated mammals vary with hair density, with densely-haired species having horizontal fibres and sparsely-haired ones exhibiting a sponge-like system.
May 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Results are not reported in this source. The abstract does not provide a summary or findings from the Australasian Journal of Dermatology regarding contact dermatitis.
January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” In this study, a porous keratin hydrogel derived from wool hair demonstrated strong mechanical properties and supported the growth of various animal cells, indicating potential as a scaffold in tissue engineering.
16 citations
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September 2020 in “Animals” This study found that circRNA-1926 promotes hair follicle stem cell differentiation in cashmere goats by sponging miR-148a/b-3p to increase CDK19 expression.
2 citations
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November 2024 in “ACS Omega” This study investigated bilayer wound dressings incorporating snail secretions into chitosan matrices, finding enhanced skin cell attachment, proliferation, and antimicrobial properties, suggesting potential for skin regeneration and wound healing.
2 citations
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February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights that while chitosan-based wound dressings with silver nanoparticles show promise for treating infected wounds due to enhanced antimicrobial activity, further studies are needed to address their in vivo toxicity and evaluate their efficacy in infectious animal models.
This study in cashmere goats identified the lncRNA MRPS28, which interferes with secondary hair follicle morphogenesis by inhibiting dermal papilla formation through sponging chi-miR-145-5p, offering insights into breeding strategies for improved cashmere quality.
May 2025 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that circ 0020938 suppresses hair follicle stem cell proliferation by interacting with the miR-142-5p/DSG4 axis, which aids in the hair follicle cycle's proper progression.
36 citations
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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.
177 citations
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April 2008 in “Biomedical Materials” This study found that scaffolds made from human hair proteins supported better cell growth and interactions than control surfaces, indicating potential use in tissue engineering.
37 citations
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March 1990 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Toxic shock syndrome is caused by a complex interaction of bacterial toxins and the immune system, and understanding this can help improve diagnosis and treatment.