April 2024 in “Journal of composites science” Hydrogel composites have great potential in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and drug delivery.
57 citations,
October 2021 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Indian herbal medicine shows promise for treating skin diseases but needs more research to prove effectiveness.
8 citations,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” A patch made from human lung fibroblast material helps heal skin wounds effectively, including diabetic ulcers.
20 citations,
August 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Fibroblasts are important in healing diabetic wounds, but high sugar levels can harm their function and slow down the healing process.
May 2019 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” 29 citations,
November 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Injecting alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone in mice improved skin healing and reduced scarring.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Aged individuals heal wounds less effectively due to specific immune cell issues.
21 citations,
June 2016 in “Genesis” Researchers identified specific genes that are important for mouse skin cell development and healing.
13 citations,
February 2017 in “Science” Turning scar-forming cells into fat cells can reduce scarring.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lef1 is essential for normal skin, hair growth, and healing wounds in mice.
113 citations,
June 2019 in “F1000Research” Scarless healing is complex and influenced by genetics and environment, while better understanding could improve scar treatment.
3 citations,
November 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Bio-pulsed stimulation increases production of beneficial vesicles from bird stem cells that improve skin and hair cell functions.
132 citations,
June 2016 in “Cell and Tissue Research” The right cells and signals can potentially lead to scarless wound healing, with a mix of natural and external wound healing controllers possibly being the best way to achieve this.
9 citations,
May 2021 in “Immunological Reviews” Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in kidney repair and aging, and may affect chronic kidney disease outcomes.
3 citations,
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Burn scars form abnormally due to changes in wound healing, and more research is needed to improve treatments.
July 2023 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Mesenchymal stem cell proteins in a special gel improved healing of severe burns.
9 citations,
March 2019 in “Molecular & cellular proteomics” Reductive stress messes up collagen balance and alters cell signaling in human skin cells, which could help treat certain skin diseases.
September 2023 in “The FASEB journal” Foxn1 is important for fat development, metabolism, and wound healing in skin.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Pulsed red light boosts collagen and energy in cells faster than continuous red light.
218 citations,
May 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Skin fat cells help with skin balance, hair growth, and healing wounds.
24 citations,
July 2011 in “PubMed” Thyroid hormones affect skin texture, hair and nail growth, and can cause skin diseases related to thyroid problems.
11 citations,
June 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Scientists identified a group of human skin cells with high growth and regeneration potential.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Skin stem cells remember past inflammation, helping them respond better to future injuries and possibly aiding in treating skin issues.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin's dermal layer contains true stem cells with diverse functions and interactions that need more research to fully understand.
3 citations,
November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Testosterone can both promote hair growth and cause baldness by affecting hair growth signals.
Different types of sun exposure can damage skin cells and affect healing, with chronic exposure being more harmful, and certain immune cells help in the repair process.
949 citations,
January 2001 in “Cell” Adult mouse skin contains stem cells that can create new hair, skin, and oil glands.
36 citations,
July 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Skin and hair can regenerate after injury due to changes in gene activity, with potential links to how cancer spreads. Future research should focus on how new hair follicles form and the processes that trigger their creation.
2 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” The study concludes that regulating apoptosis could lead to new treatments for various skin and hair conditions.
Different types of skin cells and immune cells play a role in healing UV-damaged skin, with chronic UV exposure causing lasting damage to certain skin cells.