43 citations
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August 2018 in “Cell Stem Cell” This study found that Hoxc gene expression can reprogram mesenchymal dermal papilla cells, enhance epithelial stem cell regenerative potential, and promote region-specific hair follicle regeneration through Wnt signaling.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Precision clinical medicine” This study analyzed gene expression data to identify key genes involved in severe forms of alopecia areata, discovering four immune monitoring genes (LGR5, SHISA2, HOXC13, S100A3) with potential for early diagnosis and better understanding of the disease's biological mechanisms.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “Current Stem Cell Reports” This review discusses the role of metabolism in maintaining adult stem cell homeostasis with aging and highlights the potential benefits of dietary restrictions on stem cell function and longevity. It reports no new clinical results and emphasizes the need for further molecular studies.
January 2026 in “OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)” In this study, researchers presented a novel therapeutic approach for androgenetic alopecia combining AR-PROTAC degradation with regenerative strategies and evaluated the potential of GT20029 as a topical treatment, proposing a three-phase protocol and future research hypotheses.
122 citations
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April 2020 in “American Journal Of Pathology” This review discusses the multiple factors contributing to skin aging, including cellular changes and environmental influences, and highlights its recognition as a disease with significant implications beyond cosmetic concerns, without reporting new research results.
July 2022 in “Plastic surgery and modern techniques” This study found that ADMSC-enriched lipografts used in conjunction with Follicular Unit Extraction improved graft survival, reduced post-surgery edema, and increased patient satisfaction in alopecia treatment.
18 citations
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October 2022 in “Biomedicines” This review presents clinical and preclinical evidence supporting innovative regenerative approaches to treat vitiligo, as existing treatments lack a specific cure and predictable long-term repigmentation outcomes.
1 citations
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June 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This article discusses primary cicatricial alopecia, highlighting the need for early and precise diagnosis to effectively manage and treat these complex inflammatory hair disorders, but presents no new clinical results.
1 citations
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September 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the role of Sox2 in skin development, hair follicle regeneration, cancer, and wound healing, and reports no new experimental results.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This case study reported promising hair regrowth in a child with morphea en coup de sabre using fractional CO2 laser-assisted exosome therapy, but further research is needed to validate these findings due to its single-subject design.
January 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study reviews the role of hair follicles in the development, symptoms, and treatment options for vitiligo and alopecia areata, aiming to enhance understanding of their involvement in these autoimmune conditions and explore potential therapies.
March 2026 in “Journal of Zhejiang University (Medical Sciences)” This study reported that in mice with rapamycin-induced thymic atrophy, Angelica sinensis promoted thymic cortical regeneration and functional recovery by activating the Wnt/CTNNB1/Foxn1 signaling pathway and improving inflammatory microenvironment, suggesting its potential benefit against immune aging.
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.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This article reviews the emerging non-inflammatory roles of regulatory T cells in the skin and reports no new clinical findings, suggesting broad biological influence beyond traditional immune functions.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic skin condition best treated early with surgery for better outcomes and less recurrence.
April 2026 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This review discusses the processes of melanocyte stem cell quiescence and activation, focusing on their interaction with hair follicle stem cells, and highlights current research on hair graying mechanisms; it reports no new results.
March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study observed that all treatment groups for androgenetic alopecia, using either minoxidil, adipose-derived stem cell secretome, or a combination, showed significant hair growth improvement, with the best results seen in the combination group by week 12, and minimal side effects noted mainly with minoxidil.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study observed that while some progenitor cells were present in the partially bald areas of androgenic alopecia in Indian men, the completely bald areas lacked these cells, suggesting potential timing for therapeutic intervention targeting hair follicle stem cell activity.
January 2025 in “Stem Cells International” In this review, researchers discuss the role of epigenetic modifications in epidermal stem cells' decline during skin aging and identify potential interventions targeting these disruptions, suggesting significant possibilities for antiaging strategies and dermatological treatments.
5 citations
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October 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, the authors found that inhibiting Cdc42 activity with CASIN restored hair follicle stem cell function and hair growth in aged mice, suggesting potential for treating aging-related hair regeneration issues.
5 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Radiation Research” This review discusses advances in understanding the mechanisms behind radiation-induced skin reactions, highlighting recent insights into the roles of stem cells and immune cells in injury mitigation and late carcinogenesis, as reported in the context of ionizing radiation exposure.
242 citations
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February 2016 in “Science” This research found that Foxc1 transcription factor and COL17A1 are critical in regulating quiescence and hair thinning in hair follicle stem cells, with aging-related DNA damage leading to hair loss.
January 1969 in “Santes Creus: Boletín del Archivo Bibliográfico de Santes Creus” In this study, researchers identified wound-induced gene expression programs during regeneration initiation in planarians, highlighting the importance of the runt-1 gene and other conserved genes in the process.
5 citations
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September 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that stem cell transplantation effectively reduced acute inflammation-induced testicular damage, suggesting potential for cell-based therapies in addressing male infertility.
52 citations
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October 2007 in “Molecular Therapy” Injecting lentiviral vectors into early gestation mice effectively targets skin stem cells for potential gene therapy.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review synthesizes the diverse roles of the transcription factor LHX2 in development, tissue maintenance, and injury repair across various organ systems, highlighting its potential therapeutic applications and significance in regenerative medicine, particularly in developmental disorders and tissue regeneration.
5 citations
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November 2025 in “Cells” This review summarizes the roles of various cells and signaling pathways in skin wound healing, highlights deviations leading to pathological outcomes like chronic wounds, and evaluates cutting-edge approaches such as biomaterials and precision medicine to improve healing and intervention strategies.
September 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ANp63 is crucial for skin integrity, new filaggrin gene mutations link to eczema, hair can regrow from non-stem cells, sunburns are increasing, and glucocorticoids help treat skin allergies by affecting immune cells.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Nature communications” This study found that stimulating toll-like receptor 5 via mucosal delivery of a flagellin-containing fusion protein effectively extended lifespan and enhanced healthspan in mice, including improved bone density and cognitive capacity.
26 citations
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August 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition” This study reports that gastrointestinal problems, such as intractable diarrhea and enterocolitis, can dominate the clinical course of patients with Hoyeraal-Hreidarsson syndrome and may occur before hematological and immunological symptoms.