16 citations
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August 2019 in “Cell Proliferation” This study found that 3D cultured hair follicle-like constructs, which include keratinocytes and dermal papilla cells, showed improved gene expression and cell interactions relevant to hair follicle development.
26 citations
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August 2016 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” In this study, cell membrane remodeling with a thermoresponsive boronic acid copolymer was shown to rapidly form spheroids from cancer or cardiac cell lines under standard conditions, promising advances in tissue engineering.
5 citations
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October 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that activin A signaling is crucial for hair follicle neogenesis in human dermal papilla 3D cultures combined with mouse epidermal cells.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that HIF-1α suppression in dermal papilla cells of androgenetic alopecia patients reduces the expression of trichogenic genes, suggesting it as a potential target for hair loss treatment.
4 citations
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September 2024 in “Oncology Research Featuring Preclinical and Clinical Cancer Therapeutics” This review discusses the potential of 3D cell cultures, particularly Patient-Derived Organoids, in advancing research on liposarcoma by addressing limitations of 2D cultures and animal models but reports no new experimental findings.
November 2023 in “npj regenerative medicine” This study found that engineered reconstituted skin can form morphogenetic units that promote tissue patterning and hair regeneration, with certain signaling pathways restoring this ability in adult and fetal cells.
38 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” This study reported the successful isolation of epithelial stem cells from mouse embryonic skin using a simple culture method, with the cells showing the potential to differentiate into multiple cell types.
February 2026 in “Bioimpacts” This review discusses advancements and challenges in using 3D bioprinting for diabetic foot ulcer treatments, highlighting potential improvements and existing limitations in replicating skin architecture and clinical application.
62 citations
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February 2016 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study found that 3D microtissue models of dermal papilla cells can enhance the ability to induce hair-follicle neogenesis in vivo, offering potential for controlled cell production in follicle regeneration.
80 citations
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June 2008 in “Biomaterials” This study found that poly(ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol) membranes support the self-assembly of dermal papilla cells into compact spheroidal microtissues capable of inducing new hair follicles, suggesting potential for large-scale production for hair follicle regeneration.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that human hair follicle dermal papilla cells and keratinocytes self-assembled differently in 3D spheroid co-cultures, providing insights into cell distribution and organogenesis during skin regeneration.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that hyaluronic acid increased the size and cell proliferation of mixed aggregates in a 3D culture model, indicating its role in human hair follicle germ-like structure formation without enhancing dermal papilla cell markers.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that co-culturing dermal papilla cells in a 3D structure with adipose-derived stem cells may enhance the expression of hair inductivity markers compared to 2D cultures.
10 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that ovine dermal papilla cells exhibit robust aggregation in culture, offering a model to investigate the regulation of hair follicle dermal papilla size.
6 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study demonstrated that caffeine, minoxidil, and the HIF-1α-stimulating agent deferiprone significantly enhanced dermal papilla cell proliferation in a 3D culture model, suggesting deferiprone as a potential alternative to minoxidil.
44 citations
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June 2009 in “Biomaterials” In this study, fibronectin coating on a low-adhesive substratum increased cell aggregation, growth, and motility, enhancing the formation of hair follicle dermal papilla spheroids.
25 citations
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August 2010 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study achieved a first by successfully forming large quantities of dermal papilla spheroidal microtissues, which retained their hair induction potential, using a micropatterned culture system.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Advances in stem cells and their niches” This review discusses the role of dermal papilla cells in hair follicle morphogenesis and regeneration and reports no new results; the authors emphasize the importance of these cells in hair growth and pigmentation regulation.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that elevated STAT5 levels are linked to improved hair-inducing capabilities in human dermal papilla cells, and reducing STAT5 impairs hair follicle induction.
30 citations
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December 2017 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study reports that using nanogel and layer-by-layer self-assembly to encapsulate single dermal papilla cells can form cell spheroids that regenerate hair follicles successfully in a hair follicle regeneration model.
5 citations
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” This study found that a specific fragment of AIMP1, secreted by hair follicle stem cells, activated dermal papilla cells, leading to enhanced hair regrowth and maintenance in mice.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that dihydrotestosterone alters the balance of Wnt pathway regulators in dermal papilla cells, hindering hair follicle stem cell differentiation and contributing to hair follicle miniaturization.
12 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study observed that adipose-derived stem cells modified with trichogenic factors have similar properties to dermal papilla cells and show enhanced hair regeneration potential compared to unmodified adipose-derived stem cells.
40 citations
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June 2019 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” This study demonstrated that combining the Wnt/β-catenin activator CHIR99021 with 3D spheroid culture effectively enriched hair follicle formation in reconstituted human skin.
11 citations
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August 2021 in “Aging” This study found that TGF-β2 may enhance collagen expression and spheroid formation in human dermal papilla cells, which could improve their hair inductivity and maintenance.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “Nanomaterials” This review article summarizes recent advancements in biomimetic scaffolds, highlighting their promise in tissue engineering and personalized medicine, particularly for skin and musculoskeletal system regeneration, while emphasizing the need for more extensive research to ensure their safety for human use.
November 2025 in “Bioengineering” In this study, researchers used a 3D printing technique to spatially pattern human dermal papilla cell spheroids in a collagen matrix, enhancing skin and hair regeneration in a mouse model, with notable upregulation of key genes for hair follicle formation compared to traditional cell cultures.
13 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study suggests that 3D spheroid cultivation of dermal papilla cells can restore their hair-inductive capabilities, which are lost in 2D-cultured cells.
4 citations
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May 2025 in “Life” This review highlights advancements in 3D bioprinting for skin tissue engineering, focusing on exosome-loaded bioinks that show potential for enhancing skin regeneration and repair.
40 citations
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July 2024 in “Bioengineering” This review found significant progress in 3D bioprinting for surgery, noting advances in creating complex tissue constructs, while highlighting ongoing challenges like vascularization and integration with host tissue, emphasizing the need for further research and regulatory development.