30 citations
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May 2019 in “Medicinal Research Reviews” This review discusses molecular and cellular strategies to improve muscle and skin regeneration and reduce scarring after cleft lip repair, offering potential benefits for function and aesthetics.
6 citations
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February 2010 in “Biotechnology and bioprocess engineering” This study investigated optimizing the differentiation process of UC-MSCs into dermal papilla-like tissues for potential hair follicle therapy and highlighted the potential to reduce associated costs by evaluating cell density and growth factors.
14 citations
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February 2020 in “Stem Cells International” This study reported that a single local subcutaneous infusion of mesenchymal stromal cells from the human umbilical cord promoted wound healing, improved blood circulation, and reduced wound size in patients with chronic wounds without significant adverse effects over one year.
41 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study suggests that mesenchymal stem cell-induced dermal papilla-like tissues can generate new hair follicles in mice, indicating potential for developing hair cell therapy using stem cells.
November 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow and umbilical cord can help regenerate hair follicles.
8 citations
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June 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, UCMSC exosomes showed protective effects against cisplatin-induced hearing loss in mice by improving hearing and promoting cochlear tissue repair.
December 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article describes the Dermatologic Surgery journal's coverage of a wide range of skin surgery topics but reports no new research findings.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study provides a comprehensive overview of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (HUCMSC-EVs), suggesting their potential to combat aging and alleviate age-related disorders by rejuvenating multiple organs in animal models and discussing engineering strategies to harness their full anti-aging potential.
30 citations
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February 2022 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” This review of stem cell-based tissue engineering treatments in preclinical burn wound models reports promising improvements in skin repair, suggesting potential as an enhanced therapy for burn wounds.
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.
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.
February 2024 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” This systematic review found that both cellular and acellular stem cell-based therapies are safe and able to improve hair regeneration and density in patients with androgenic alopecia, although some results may be temporary.
4 citations
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March 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This review explores regenerative treatment options for non-scarring alopecia, with a focus on the potential of mesenchymal stem cells for hair regrowth, but it reports no new clinical results.
48 citations
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses the use of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) for treating skin diseases and suggests they show promise for improving conditions like wounds and scleroderma, but more research is needed due to varied study designs and endpoints.
24 citations
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August 2021 in “Biologics” This review discusses the use of stem cells and stem cell-derived products in burn wound healing, highlighting various stem cell sources, associated signaling pathways, and delivery methods, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2006 in “Publicatio UEPG Ciencias Biologicas e da Saude” This review discusses the potential of dental stem cells from deciduous and permanent teeth for tissue regeneration and reports no new experimental results.
September 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review reports limited evidence suggesting that stem cell-based therapies, particularly using human-derived mesenchymal stem cells and exosomes, may be effective for skin rejuvenation, though results are uncertain due to methodological limitations and variability across studies.
September 2024 in “British journal of surgery” In this study, autologous stem cell therapy was associated with a 29% increase in hair density in androgenetic alopecia patients over six months, suggesting potential for further investigation.
July 2024 in “British journal of surgery” This review reports that regenerative medicine, such as autologous stem cell micrografting and Rigenera®, may significantly improve hair density in individuals with androgenetic alopecia, highlighting its potential as a future therapeutic option that addresses current treatment limitations.
March 2024 in “Biomedicines” This review examines the mechanisms, recent findings, and strategies to enhance mesenchymal stem cells' therapeutic effects in skin wound healing, but reports no new research results.
This study suggests that a specific subpopulation of umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells, CMD, may enhance wound healing and tissue quality in chronic skin ulcers, with promising results in both murine and equine models.
11 citations
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December 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” In this study, hUCMSCs-Exo significantly accelerated wound healing in rat perianal fistulas with notable safety, potentially through the activation of the HIF-1α/TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway.
This review discusses the use of umbilical cord blood in regenerative medicine, focusing on collection, banking processes, and ethical considerations, without presenting new clinical results.
48 citations
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that a newly developed injectable hydrogel combined with human umbilical cord-mesenchymal stem cells significantly accelerated wound healing and reduced inflammation in full-thickness cutaneous wounds.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that hucMSC-EXOs delivered via intratympanic injection effectively target vestibular sensory tissues, significantly reducing gentamicin-induced balance issues and high-frequency hearing loss, with some measured outcomes surpassing those achieved with dexamethasone.
28 citations
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April 2023 in “Stem cell research & therapy” This study reviews the roles and mechanisms of MSC-derived exosomes in wound healing, noting their potential as promising cell-free therapies for cutaneous regeneration.
November 2023 in “Cell Biology International” This study investigated the effects of exosomes from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells on hair loss in mice with alopecia areata, emphasizing the potential of these easily isolated and stored exosomes for research and clinical treatment.
187 citations
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April 2019 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This study found that hMSC secretomes from umbilical cord Wharton's jelly had the most potent angiogenic effects, whereas those from adipose tissue demonstrated the weakest angiogenic potential.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” In this mouse study, researchers found that nanoparticles loaded with umbilical cord-derived stem cell membranes and minoxidil enhanced hair growth by improving drug solubility and transdermal delivery, increasing VEGF, IGF-1, MKI67, and CTNNB protein levels in skin tissue compared to regular minoxidil.
186 citations
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February 2017 in “Cell Proliferation” This review suggests that omitting the proteolysis step and including tissue pieces in mesenchymal stem cell isolation may improve cell quality, reduce contamination risk, and lower costs and processing time in clinical applications.