6 citations
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January 1994 in “PubMed” This review explores the complexity of the hair cycle and discusses the roles of various growth factors, androgens, and cytokines in regulating hair growth, yet reports no new results.
6 citations
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July 2022 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that methionine supplementation improved hair follicle density in heat-stressed Rex rabbits, likely through various signaling pathways, despite an increase in stress indicators.
5 citations
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March 2025 in “Phytomedicine” Deoxyshikonin from Arnebiae Radix helps hair grow by activating a specific cell pathway.
5 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that c-Maf positive M2 macrophages may promote hypertrophic scar formation by enhancing the proliferation, migration, and extracellular matrix deposition of hypertrophic scar fibroblasts through increased TGF-β1 expression.
5 citations
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July 2023 in “World Journal of Stem Cells” In a study using a rat model, researchers developed injectable hydrogels from antler reserve mesenchyme which enhanced regenerative healing of full-thickness cutaneous wounds by creating a fetal-like niche that increased stem cell presence and modulated gene expression related to wound healing.
5 citations
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April 2022 in “Genes” In Angora rabbits, overexpression of miR-129-5p was found to induce apoptosis and inhibit proliferation of dermal papilla cells, highlighting its role in hair follicle development by targeting HOXC13.
5 citations
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September 2019 in “ACS Applied Bio Materials” This study developed a composite hydrogel that delivered multiple proteins, enhancing skin wound healing by accelerating closure and promoting hair follicle regeneration.
5 citations
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January 2013 in “Otorhinolaryngology clinics : an international journal” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma in cosmetic surgery, highlighting its expanding applications and promising potential in aesthetic treatments, but reports no new empirical findings.
5 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that knocking down P-cadherin expression in cultured human hair follicles recreates the hair abnormalities seen in patients with hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy.
5 citations
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January 2004 This paper describes the cellular and molecular processes involved in dermal tissue repair and reports no new experimental results.
5 citations
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January 2004 in “Japanese journal of geriatrics” In this study, androgens were found to stimulate keratinocyte growth in co-culture with beard dermal papilla cells but inhibit it in co-culture with balding frontal scalp DPCs, mediated by TGF-beta1.
5 citations
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March 1996 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, certain cytokines and growth factors were found to significantly regulate hair growth in vitro, with EGF, TNFα, and IL-1β particularly inhibiting it.
5 citations
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March 1993 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” This study concluded that the increase in NGF mRNA levels during mouse whisker pad development is influenced by soluble factors produced within the tissue, rather than linked to epidermal differentiation.
4 citations
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January 2014 in “PubMed” This review discusses the cyclical phases of hair follicle transformation and the various factors that regulate hair growth, reporting no new clinical results.
4 citations
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June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that treatment with EGFR inhibitors or mitogen-activated kinase inhibitors may compromise the immune privilege of human scalp hair follicles, suggesting new directions for managing drug-induced folliculitis.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had higher serum levels of miRNA-205 and TGF-β1, but lower levels of lncRNA HOTAIR, suggesting a potential target for therapy.
4 citations
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November 2022 in “Nutrients” In a study on mice, cow placenta extract showed strong antioxidant activities and reduced collagen damage, suggesting it could help delay skin aging caused by D-galactose.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “OAlib” This paper discusses the complex interplay between Long Covid symptoms and various chronic fatigue-related conditions but reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Botulinum toxin may help hair loss by increasing blood flow and reducing harmful factors.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, researchers observed that RE-ORGA, a preparation from Korean herbs, may help alleviate androgenic alopecia by promoting human dermal papilla cell proliferation, reducing 5α-reductase enzyme levels, and displaying anti-inflammatory properties, suggesting potential regulation of androgen receptor sensitivity.
4 citations
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March 2017 in “Development” This study found that specialized nipple epidermis in mice is maintained by the repression of TGFβ signaling through estrogen, which highlights the role of hormonal regulation in epidermal maintenance.
4 citations
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September 2016 in “World Rabbit Science” This study observed that gene expression differences in Rex rabbits with varying wool densities suggest the involvement of specific genes and signaling pathways, including Shh and Eph, in hair follicle development.
4 citations
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January 2010 in “Laboratory Animal Research” This study found that Na2SiO3 accelerated hair regrowth in mice, indicating potential for treating alopecia, though it did not significantly alter enzyme activity compared to distilled water.
3 citations
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This review article proposes a possible skin-gut-fibrosis axis, suggesting that gut microbial metabolites may influence the development of keloids and hypertrophic scars by affecting immune responses and fibrotic signaling pathways, although direct evidence in skin fibrosis remains limited.
3 citations
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May 2025 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study suggested that MRF may support skin regeneration and rejuvenation by promoting collagen synthesis and regulating factors involved in fibroblast activation and ECM remodeling, with preliminary findings indicating ADSCs might aid these processes.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study investigated single-cell changes in photoaged skin, revealing distinct cell clusters and increased activity in PD-L1 and PD-1 pathways in sun-exposed areas, enhancing understanding of UVA-induced skin damage and potential prevention targets for photoaging and UV-induced skin cancers.
3 citations
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January 2024 in “Liver International” This study by Dr. Manka and colleagues reported that thyroid hormones play a significant role in regulating hepatic stellate cells, influencing liver fibrosis progression via TGFβ signaling. They found that TRα signaling might enhance scar-free tissue regeneration, offering potential pathways for targeted liver fibrosis treatments.
3 citations
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September 2023 in “Skin research and technology” This review article highlights the potential of mesenchymal stem cells, their exosomes, and non-coding RNAs in repairing aging skin tissues due to their ability to secrete beneficial compounds, suggesting their promising role in photoaging treatment without causing immune rejection or granuloma formation.
3 citations
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March 2023 in “Biology” This study identified 2574 differentially expressed genes in the hair follicles of Wan strain Angora rabbits, suggesting that these genes may influence wool fiber diameter and quality.
3 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ch55 may help reduce skin scarring and fibrosis.