2 citations
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September 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review summarizes the roles of matricellular proteins in skin stem cell niches, highlighting their contribution to stem cell fate, self-renewal, and potential implications for wound healing and aging.
December 2021 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This review discusses recent advancements in targeted therapies for vitiligo, highlighting the therapeutic potential of JAK inhibitors and mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles, and reports no new clinical results.
57 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This article reviews methods to enhance epithelial–mesenchymal interactions for hair follicle bioengineering but does not present new experimental results; it emphasizes optimizing combinations for successful regeneration.
January 2026 in “China National GeneBank DataBase” This study found that human hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells demonstrated enhanced wound healing capabilities compared to umbilical cord-derived stem cells in laboratory and animal models.
June 1967 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” This study developed an in vitro 3D organoid model using dermal papilla spheroids and found that it enhances growth factor expression and extracellular matrix production, which could aid drug screening for hair regeneration.
July 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, researchers developed a novel method using ultrasound stimulation and a hydrogel delivery system to enhance the regenerative effects of stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles on severe skin injuries, resulting in improved healing and hair follicle regeneration in a mouse model.
186 citations
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February 2017 in “Cell Proliferation” This review suggests that omitting the proteolysis step and including tissue pieces in mesenchymal stem cell isolation may improve cell quality, reduce contamination risk, and lower costs and processing time in clinical applications.
5 citations
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February 2022 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” This review discusses the complexities of hidradenitis suppurativa pathogenesis, highlighting issues with Notch signaling, immune dysregulation, and the role of keratinocytes and ECM, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” In this review, researchers discussed the potential of mesenchymal stem cells and their exosomes as a promising therapy for burn injuries, emphasizing their role in inflammation regulation, tissue regeneration, and overcoming challenges in clinical translation, but noting obstacles in standardization and quality control.
9 citations
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses the role of tissue mechanics and extracellular matrix in skin aging processes and highlights potential therapeutic strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
This review highlights the therapeutic potential of hair follicle stem cells in tissue repair and hair regeneration, discussing the molecular mechanisms and the impact of natural compounds on stem cell properties, which may support the development of novel hair loss treatments.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” CGF-PF may improve hair loss treatment by targeting hair follicle stem cells more effectively.
3 citations
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January 2014 in “Arhiv za farmaciju” This article discusses the role and potential of plant stem cell extracts in cosmetics for their antioxidant and protective effects on skin cells, reporting no new clinical results; the authors highlight ecological and sustainable production methods.
February 2026 in “Molecular and Cellular Probes” This systematic review synthesizes evidence from the past 20 years to highlight the potential of exosome-based therapies from stem cells and plants in improving cutaneous repair, skin aging, and challenging dermatological conditions through mechanisms like immunomodulation and collagen remodeling.
12 citations
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May 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” This study suggests that the water fraction of Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract promotes hair growth by inducing telogen hair follicles in mice to enter the anagen phase and stimulating cell differentiation.
June 2023 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” In this study, autologous hair follicle mesenchymal stem cell therapy was effective in promoting hair growth in Chinese patients with advanced androgenic alopecia, particularly improving hair shaft diameter in follicles less than 60 µm without obvious side effects.
September 2022 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Adipose-derived stem cells can be transformed into hair-forming cells using specific extracellular vesicles, offering potential for hair regeneration therapies.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” This study found that injection of adipose-derived adult stem cells improved hair density, thickness, and reduced inflammation in women with female pattern hair loss over 24 weeks.
163 citations
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March 2012 in “BMC biology” This forum article in BMC Biology discusses evolving views on the concept of the stem cell niche, highlighting varied mechanisms and the need for better understanding of the niche's roles and functions.
21 citations
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March 2025 in “Journal of Extracellular Vesicles” This review discusses how using hydrogels as a three-dimensional culture platform for mesenchymal stem cells might affect the production of extracellular vesicles, highlighting challenges in standardization and opportunities to boost EV yield via combined hydrogels and bioreactor methods.
91 citations
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July 2010 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” This study found that low oxygen conditions and ECM degradation products increased the proliferation and migration of perivascular stem cells without altering their phenotype, suggesting potential roles in tissue repair.
September 2024 in “Advanced Biomedical Research” In this study, chick embryo extract enhanced neuronal differentiation and trophic factor expression in rat hair follicle stem cells, suggesting potential improvements for stem cell therapies in neurodegenerative diseases.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights the complications of radiation therapy, specifically radiation cystitis, and explores the potential of mesenchymal stem cell-based therapies for tissue repair while discussing their therapeutic potential and limitations.
6 citations
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September 2007 in “PubMed” This review explores the role and formation of stem cell niches and how they regulate stem cell self-renewal and proliferation, but it reports no new experimental results.
14 citations
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March 2021 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study found that incorporating cell-adhesive ligands into 3D peptide hydrogels supports the survival and osteogenic differentiation of human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells.
This review discusses the potential of extracellular vesicles from various sources for skin rejuvenation and cosmetic use, noting promising results, especially with mesenchymal stem cell-derived vesicles, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Journal of Biomedical Research” This review discusses the potential of small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) as next-generation therapeutics, noting their ability to overcome biological barriers and modulate cellular environments for various diseases.
1 citations
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August 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, extracellular vesicles derived from amniotic fluid stem cells enhanced fetal lung development in models of pulmonary hypoplasia, showing promise for therapeutic application.
98 citations
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December 2003 in “The FASEB Journal” In this study, thymosin beta4 was found to stimulate hair growth in normal rats and mice by affecting key processes in the hair follicle cycle, such as stem cell migration and extracellular matrix remodeling.
80 citations
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April 2018 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” This review discusses the roles of interferon-γ and PPAR-γ-mediated signalling in scarring alopecia, suggesting these pathways as potential therapeutic targets, but it reports no new empirical results.