This study found that adipose derived stem cells in areas of alopecia in patients with androgenetic alopecia showed different levels of various signaling proteins compared to other scalp and periumbilical regions.
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February 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that the secretory profiles of adipose-derived stem cells vary between balding and non-balding scalp areas in androgenetic alopecia patients, suggesting involvement of angiogenic and inflammatory processes in the condition's development.
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March 2008 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” This study found that estrogen affected cell behaviors differently in a scratch-wound assay, increasing VEGF secretion in follicular dermal papilla cells but decreasing it in wounded dermal sheath cells.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study demonstrated that in genetic mouse models, the calcium sensor Stim1, not Stim2, is essential for sweat secretion in sweat glands.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study found that a hair tonic containing 10% mesenchymal stem cell secretome significantly increased hair density in volunteers with alopecia after eight weeks, suggesting its potential as an effective treatment option for hair growth stimulation.
October 2021 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This study found that levels of certain signaling proteins were significantly higher in the alopecia zone compared to other areas, suggesting a role in androgenetic alopecia etiology.
January 2023 in “Open veterinary journal” This study observed that applying a cream containing secretome from Bovine Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells promoted healing and regeneration in burn wounds in rats, particularly at a 15% concentration.
January 2022 in “Journal of St. Marianna University” This study investigated how secretions from cultured human hair follicle-derived keratinocytes affect gene expression in human follicle dermal papilla cells to understand their signaling interactions.
June 2023 in “Italian Journal of Medicine” This study found that urotensin II promoted proliferation and VEGF secretion in rat dermal papilla cells by activating the Wnt-β-catenin signaling pathway, with the effect being reversible by a Wnt inhibitor.
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study reported that the use of composite RGDmix hydrogel improved the survival and proliferation of human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells and increased growth factor expression, enhancing wound healing through the RGDSP/integrin αv/PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
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September 2006 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study suggests that interleukin-1 α influences dermal papilla cell activity by modifying androgen receptor expression and increasing the secretion of several growth factors and cytokines.
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January 2007 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” In this in vitro study, baicalin promoted human hair follicle growth, potentially by enhancing VEGF secretion by dermal papilla cells.
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January 2010 in “Biomedical research” This study found that subcutaneous administration of conditioned medium from adipose-derived stem cells promoted hair growth in mice, and hypoxia enhanced this effect by altering growth factor secretion.
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October 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that boehmite accelerates hair regrowth by promoting human dermal papilla cell proliferation and enhancing signaling pathways involved in the hair follicle cycle.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Manganese PCA, Cinchona succirubra, and Leontopodium alpinum extracts may promote hair growth by enhancing VEGF secretion and activating the Wnt/b-catenin pathway in Human Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that combining Silybum marianum extract, Manganese PCA, and Lespedeza capitata extract may help improve hair growth and anchorage by targeting specific signaling pathways in human dermal papilla cells.
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.
January 2022 in “Biomedical Reports” This study suggests that inaudible sound at 30 kHz may promote hair growth and inhibit hair loss signals in human dermal papilla cells, indicating potential as a new treatment for androgenic alopecia.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that exosomes and secretome derived from rat hair follicle stem cells show promising potential for wound healing and tissue repair, demonstrating significant wound closure and suggesting their broader applicability in regenerative medicine.
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January 2021 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that a noncrosslinked hyaluronic acid filler restored cell viability against UVB-induced cytotoxicity and increased VEGF secretion in human dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential for mesotherapy use after further research.
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December 2023 in “Bioengineering & Translational Medicine” This study found that crosstalk between fibroblasts and endothelial cells significantly contributes to hypertrophic scar formation by enhancing fibroblast activity through cytokine secretion, with pathway analyses suggesting molecular targets for potential therapeutic interventions.
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September 2019 in “ACS nano” This study observed that a wearable electric stimulation device significantly promoted hair regeneration in rats and mice, outperforming conventional pharmacological treatments and enhancing growth factor secretion.
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April 2016 in “Stem cell research & therapy” This study reports that LL-37 treatment enhances cell proliferation, migration, and secretion of regenerative factors in adipose-derived stem cells, potentially promoting hair growth in vivo.
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July 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that Morus alba root extract activates β-catenin in hair follicle dermal papilla cells, promoting the transition to the anagen phase and enhancing hair growth factor secretion.
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May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The researchers reported that adipose-derived stem cells from type 2 diabetic mice showed comparable therapeutic effects in wound healing to control cells, despite slightly reduced growth factor secretion and healing promotion.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Embryology & Stem Cell Research” This review discusses mesenchymal stem cells' role in tissue regeneration and skin anti-aging, highlighting their migration to damaged sites and secretome effects, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that photobiomodulation-irradiated conditioned medium from human adipose-derived stromal cells enhanced hair growth in mice, suggesting its potential as a treatment for hair loss by increasing growth factor secretion.
May 2025 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that conditioned medium from photobiomodulation-irradiated adipose-derived stromal cells enhanced hair growth in a mouse model of hair loss more effectively than non-irradiated medium, suggesting potential for treating alopecia by boosting growth factor secretion.
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August 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that IGF-1 likely plays a crucial role in regulating hair growth and alopecia, with balding scalp follicles secreting less IGF-1 than nonbalding counterparts.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Analytical Science and Technology” In this study, hydrolysates of lactic acid bacteria were found to enhance hair growth in C57BL/6 male mice more effectively than 5% minoxidil.