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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January 2004 This paper describes the cellular and molecular processes involved in dermal tissue repair and reports no new experimental results.
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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October 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” This study found that magnesium oxide-incorporated electrospun membranes improved wound healing in a simulated model by accelerating wound closure, reducing inflammation, promoting fibroblast proliferation, and stimulating angiogenesis and skin regeneration.
3 citations
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December 2023 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses the mechanisms and potential benefits of platelet-rich plasma therapy for various skin conditions and reports no new clinical findings.
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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.
January 2026 in “Preprints.org” This review explores current knowledge on fibroblast lineage specification and its impact on scar-free wound healing, noting that early fetal skin fibroblasts support regeneration, while later developmental shifts lead to fibrosis, highlighting potential strategies to reprogram adult fibroblasts for regenerative repair.
December 2025 in “Academic Journal of Science and Technology” This review explores the potential of mesenchymal stem cells in skin regeneration and rejuvenation, highlighting their ability to modulate immune response and enhance extracellular matrix strength but does not provide new clinical evidence.
October 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study synthesizes knowledge of how dendritic cell signals, epithelial integrins, and fibroblast activity converge on TGF-β1 to maintain or disrupt skin healing, contrasting normal and fibrotic scar formation and suggesting possible integrin and immune-targeted treatments for skin fibrosis.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study observed that extracellular matrix scaffold membranes performed less effectively in wound healing for aged mice compared to younger ones, with senescent SPP1+ macrophages potentially hindering epidermal and fibroblast repair abilities.
March 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This research observed that 3D electrospun micro/nanofibrous sponges, without using chemical crosslinking agents, supported enhanced cell growth, vascularization, and skin regeneration in diabetic rats compared to 2D fiber membranes, making them promising for 3D tissue regeneration.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that manipulating both gene expression and matrix stiffness in mice can alter hair regeneration after skin wounding, highlighting key factors in regenerative biology.
April 2017 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” This study suggests that while hyaluronan production by Has2 is not necessary for reepithelization, it plays a crucial role in collagen matrix reorganization during wound healing.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This case report describes a 42-year-old male with alopecia areata and a scalp neurofibroma, emphasizing the tumor's histopathological features and the patient's decision against surgical treatment.
January 2006 in “Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” This study found that a new-type artificial xenogenic derma exhibited better biocompatibility and dermal tissue regeneration ability compared to cross-linked acellular dermal matrix in a mouse model.
December 2022 in “Nature Communications” This study found that a new "bead-jet" printing system for mesenchymal stem cells in Matrigel beads improved skeletal muscle regeneration and skin healing in a high-density, sparse pattern.
1 citations
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January 2004 in “Adelaide Research & Scholarship (AR&S) (University of Adelaide)” This study concludes that SPARC is likely a secondary response during the hair cycle's transitional phases, indicating tissue-remodeling processes similar to those in wound repair, rather than initiating these transitions.
5 citations
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February 2024 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” This research review outlines the challenges of diabetic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers, and examines the potential of electrospinning nanofiber scaffolds to improve healing by promoting tissue formation, allowing drug release, and enhancing specific wound healing properties.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Life” In this study, Desmodesmus pannonicus water extract demonstrated significant antioxidative properties, inhibited melanin production, promoted wound healing in human keratinocyte cells, and showed potential for hair growth enhancement in human follicle dermal papilla cells, suggesting its promise for future dermatological applications.
January 2026 in “Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering” In this study, researchers developed a 3D in vitro model using decellularized Dupuytren’s disease tissue seeded with patient-derived fibroblasts, providing a platform to test antifibrotic therapies like minoxidil and demonstrating more complex drug responses than traditional 2D cultures.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This research review observed that topical hormone replacement therapy, particularly estradiol and estradiol-testosterone combinations, significantly increased Type I and III collagen synthesis in the skin of postmenopausal women, suggesting benefits against collagen loss-related skin aging effects such as reduced elasticity and increased dryness.
February 2024 in “Skin health and disease” This review reports that exosomes show potential in regenerative and cosmetic dermatology for applications like wound healing and hair loss mitigation, but their clinical use is currently limited by high costs, complex processing, and sparse clinical evidence.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study generated a transcriptomic map of human hair follicles, identifying compartment-specific gene expression profiles that can aid in developing targeted therapies for hair follicle disorders.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking DPP4 can help prevent fat loss and skin fibrosis.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that their novel 3D-imaging method, ASAXA-μCT, identified shrinkage of sweat glands as a key factor in skin aging, which leads to dermal defects, decreased elasticity, and increased wrinkling and sagging.
57 citations
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July 2018 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that prevascularizing dermal matrices with adipose tissue-derived microvascular fragments improved vascularization and allowed earlier successful skin grafting in a bradythrophic wound model.
This study found that γδ T cells play a role in regulating stromal behavior, influencing the composition and vascularity of fibrotic tissues during the foreign body response.
226 citations
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May 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study identified collagen XXII as a novel extracellular matrix protein specifically present at tissue junctions, where it functions as a cell adhesion ligand for skin epithelial cells and fibroblasts.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” This study found that an acellular dermal matrix derived from tilapia skin significantly accelerated wound healing and improved tissue regeneration quality in mouse and pig models compared to a commercial porcine-derived matrix, suggesting its potential as a safe, cost-effective bioscaffold for skin repair.
9 citations
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in Physics” This study found that Mueller Matrix microscopy can accurately identify, detect, and evaluate hair follicles in mouse skin tissue, suggesting its potential for skin structure research and dermatological applications.