24 citations
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August 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma may stimulate hair growth through activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, suggesting it could be a potential non-pharmacological treatment for alopecia.
17 citations
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review discusses recent advances in understanding Merkel cell carcinoma biology, including the development of genetically-engineered mouse models and potential therapeutic targets, but reports no new clinical results.
16 citations
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December 2020 in “PloS one” In this study, WNT10A was identified as a key gene in the development and maturation of skin hair follicles in fetal Inner Mongolian cashmere goats.
6 citations
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October 2021 in “Brain Sciences” This study reported that dutasteride, identified through a drug repurposing strategy, showed the potential to reduce neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment in LPS-stimulated models.
5 citations
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October 2025 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” This article reviews current and emerging treatments for alopecia areata, emphasizing the need for biomarker-driven patient stratification to optimize therapeutic strategies and reduce potential side effects; it reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Enlighten: Theses (The University of Glasgow)” This study found that alopecia areata is associated with distinct systemic and tissue immune signatures, with macrophages implicated as contributors to hair loss, suggesting potential therapeutic targeting of macrophage activity.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” In this study, researchers identified genes IRF2BP2 and EGFR as key to understanding double-coated fleece formation in Hetian sheep, offering insights that may advance machine learning-driven multi-omics selection models in sheep breeding.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that supplementing Liaoning cashmere goats with HMBi increased cashmere length while decreasing its diameter, attributed to changes in Met-related metabolites and elevated expression of genes related to the Met cycle and cell differentiation pathways such as Wnt and MAPK.
July 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tanshinone Capsule may help regrow hair by boosting specific cell signals.
January 2026 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study highlights that hydrogel formulations unexpectedly prolonged healing in trials, pointing to a need for design based on detailed pathophysiological insights rather than empirical methods, and suggests technologies like AI materials optimization and 3D bioprinting to aid their clinical use for cancer survivors.
October 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” This review highlights recent advancements in engineered probiotics for wound healing, reporting that genetically engineered strains of Lactobacillus reuteri and Lactococcus cremoris have shown promise in promoting faster wound healing in pre-clinical and clinical settings, particularly for diabetic foot ulcers.
May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study identified that in pig embryos, the miR-29a-5p/EDAR/lncRNA627.1 ceRNA complex plays a critical role in inhibiting hair placode precursor cells proliferation and regulating hair placode formation through the suppression of EDAR expression, which may provide insights into similar mechanisms affecting human hair conditions.
5 citations
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May 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” In this review, researchers evaluated sericin-based drug delivery systems for antimicrobial, anticancer, and neurodegenerative treatments, highlighting its potential benefits and challenges related to molecular variability and formulation stability, suggesting future focus on optimizing extraction and integration with advanced biomedical technologies.
4 citations
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April 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This article discusses the potential of extracellular vesicles for developing precise psychiatric therapies and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration, but reports no new clinical results.
In this study, researchers discovered that the Fusarium sp. strain K23 fungus enhances salt-stress tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana by promoting root hair development, suggesting a potential strategy to combat soil salinity issues in agriculture.
July 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” In a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, this study found that a novel hydrogel containing minoxidil-incorporated engineered exosomes (Gel@MNs) enhanced hair regeneration more effectively than conventional minoxidil, increasing hair follicle number and size while reducing skin irritation.
26 citations
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June 2022 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that Tideglusib enhances wound healing in aged rats by activating the PI3K/Akt pathway, suggesting its potential for medical and cosmetic applications targeting age-related skin changes.
17 citations
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February 2023 in “Cosmetics” This study explores the use of bioinspired 3D printed hollow microneedles, which may offer improved delivery of anti-wrinkle formulations, and reviews the current landscape and challenges of existing wrinkle treatments and microneedle technology.
16 citations
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April 2021 in “Biomedicines” This study found that ferulic acid promotes wound healing by inhibiting β-catenin in keratinocytes and activating Nrf2 to reduce inflammation at the wound edge.
9 citations
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July 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review highlights the therapeutic potential of plant-derived exosomes, noting their larger size compared to animal-derived exosomes and usefulness in targeted drug delivery and inter-kingdom communication. It summarizes existing research on their biogenesis, characterization, and engineering for drug delivery, indicating significant opportunities for biotechnological advancements.
7 citations
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February 2023 in “Exploration of Medicine” This review discusses various strategies for drug repurposing in tuberculosis treatment, highlighting significant potential but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that injecting bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells and conditioned medium into mice promoted hair follicle stem cell proliferation and transition to active growth phases, suggesting potential clinical targets for hair loss treatment.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Nano today” This study reported that bioinks containing calcium molybdate nanoparticles and dermal papilla cells can promote hair regrowth in vivo by creating an anti-inflammatory environment and activating the mTOR signaling pathway in macrophages.
This study found that a combination of four transcription factors can transform mouse fibroblasts into cells resembling inner ear hair cells, potentially aiding research into hearing loss treatments.
May 2026 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that exosomes derived from dental pulp mesenchymal stem cells (DPSC-Exos) significantly promoted hair regrowth and follicle density in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, showing similar efficacy to minoxidil by activating pathways that improve follicular vascularization and dermal papilla cell function.
This study found that lysine carboxymethyl cysteinate helps protect the epidermis from UVB-induced damage by activating autophagy and restoring cornification processes in a skin model.
This study found that a bioorthogonal microneedle patch delivering AAV-aFGF effectively improved hair follicle regeneration and sustained hair growth in murine alopecia models compared to other methods.
January 2026 in “Materials Horizons” This source highlights the challenge in achieving scarless healing with skin appendage regeneration for wounds and notes that vitamin A derivatives show promise for promoting new follicle growth. However, specific results from this research are not reported in the abstract.
In this study, 20% whale oil applied to mice was observed to promote hair growth more effectively than a control or 3% minoxidil, showing increased hair follicles and thicker subcutaneous tissue.
8 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review discusses advancements in stem cell therapy for cutaneous radiation syndrome, highlighting the potential of various stem cell sources to improve wound healing and reduce symptoms, but reports no new clinical results.