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May 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review explores the potential of neuro-driven hydrogels for skin and nerve regeneration, integrating biochemical cues and advanced technologies like AI for personalized wound healing, but notes the need for further validation and trials before clinical use.
16 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review discusses the role of sex hormones in COVID-19 severity and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest further research for gender-based personalized treatment options.
2 citations
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February 2025 in “PLoS ONE” This study used TMT-based quantitative proteomics to analyze the development of secondary hair follicles in fetal sheep, revealing increased follicle density and key proteins involved, such as COL1A1 and THBS4, indicating their potential role in wool quality traits.
This review discusses the advancements and applications of multiphoton microscopy in dermatology, including its role in imaging skin disease and drug transport, and reports no new clinical results.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review highlights the development and assessment of human-relevant models for cutaneous wound healing, emphasizing that a combination of systems, such as organoid platforms and skin-on-a-chip systems, is necessary to overcome limitations of traditional methodologies and address chronic wound challenges.
18 citations
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January 2000 in “Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology” This research found that immobilizing type I atelocollagen onto artificial hair significantly improved the adhesion and long-term fixation of the hairs in the human scalp, indicating high biosafety and enhanced tissue integration.
April 2026 in “Microsystems & Nanoengineering” This study developed HA-gel-dex hydrogels with enhanced ECM-like properties and functionality, showing promise for 3D bioprinting, tissue repair, and as wound dressings due to improved cell interaction, cytocompatibility, antimicrobial synergy, and wound healing in mice compared to traditional ECM bio-inks.
5 citations
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May 2020 in “Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Developmental Biology” This article reviews the mechanisms controlling long bone growth and suggests that new research approaches are needed to explore the role of extrinsic signals and tissue interactions.
119 citations
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September 2000 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that the K19 promoter is active in certain gastrointestinal cancer cells and its activity is influenced by the interaction between GKLF and Sp1 transcription factors.
In this study, researchers developed a versatile sprayable hydrogel that promotes wound healing in mice by facilitating rapid gelation, reducing inflammation, and accelerating tissue regeneration, with potential applications in chronic wound treatment and beyond.
16 citations
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” In this study, chitosan-modified fucoidan/polyethylene oxide nanofibers were developed, showing promise as bio-scaffolds for tissue-engineered blood vessels by enhancing endothelial cell adhesion and inhibiting monocyte attachment.
August 2026 in “Immunity & Inflammation” In this review, the authors discuss how niche-specific immunometabolic regulation influences tissue repair across various organs by highlighting the complex, context-dependent interaction between immune metabolism and tissue-specific regenerative outcomes.
This review summarizes how single-cell omics technologies have advanced understanding of cellular regulatory programs in sheep and goats, but highlights limitations in genomic annotation and integration with population genetics for molecular breeding.
May 2026 in “Apollo (University of Cambridge)” In this review, the authors discuss how SOX9 functions as a key regulator of epithelial cell fate and tissue repair, suggesting its role in integrating environmental signals, which could inform regenerative medicine approaches despite potential risks like fibrosis and cancer.
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.
52 citations
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April 2013 in “Developmental Cell” This study found that Brg1, a chromatin-remodeling enzyme, plays a critical role in hair regeneration and early epidermal repair by regulating bulge stem cells through a Brg1-Shh interaction.
June 2023 in “Seven Editora eBooks” This integrative review concluded that microneedling therapy may be an effective and safe treatment for hair disorders like androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium, particularly when exacerbated by SARS-CoV-2 infection, offering promising results compared to other therapies.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study highlighted the significance of integrating single-cell RNA sequencing with spatial transcriptomics for improving cell-type identification in human skin, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive cell atlas.
June 2026 in “International Science Journal” This study reviewed recent advances in regenerative technologies for aesthetic and reconstructive medicine and found that adipose-derived stem cells and platelet-rich plasma are well-established for tissue repair due to their safety and effectiveness, while emerging technologies like exosome-based therapies hold future potential.
July 2026 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study introduced a bioengineering platform that creates early-stage hair peg-like structures within tissue-engineered skin substitutes by integrating human keratinocytes and dermal papilla cells with laser-micropatterned collagen scaffolds, providing a foundation for future appendage-inclusive skin regeneration efforts.
July 2026 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This review highlights the wide-ranging clinical uses of autologous fat transplantation in regenerative medicine, noting its advantages such as easy harvesting, tissue integration, and stem cell abundance, and discusses its future in personalized therapeutic regimens for tissue repair.
August 2025 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This review discusses recent advancements in microneedle technology for hair loss treatment, highlighting their ability to enhance drug delivery and improve hair follicle survival in transplantation, while also exploring their potential integration with tissue engineering to address regeneration challenges.
65 citations
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January 2018 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” This review discusses the unique features of dermal white adipose tissue, its interaction with hair follicles, and its role in skin physiology, reporting no new experimental findings.
62 citations
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August 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review discusses the potential of Pluronic F127-derived hydrogels for wound healing, examining their applications in various wound types and exploring underlying mechanisms and their interaction within the wound microenvironment.
In this study, researchers established a mouse model for single follicular unit transplantation and reported successful integration and piloerection of transplanted hair follicles with surrounding host tissues.
115 citations
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November 2004 in “Brain Behavior and Immunity” This study found that stress increases the number of peptidergic nerve fibers and mast cell activity in mouse skin, suggesting a significant neuro-immune interaction under stress.
7 citations
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November 2022 in “Communications biology” This study found that injecting keratin into the skin of mice promoted hair growth, potentially through keratin's interaction with hair-forming cells and changes in the microenvironment.
January 2026 in “Animal Advances” In this study of four Chinese goat breeds, black goats exhibited significantly higher melanin content, while Inner Mongolian cashmere goats had longer fiber lengths. These findings highlight genetic variations in coat color and fiber length, informing future breeding programs.
December 2006 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the role of adipose tissue as an endocrine organ affecting skin physiology and suggests a complex interaction between adipocytes and the skin as part of the broader endocrine system, but provides no new clinical results.
119 citations
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review provides an overview of recent tissue engineering and regenerative medicine developments in Asia, highlighting significant advances, representative research achievements, and discussing future directions, without presenting new research results.