120 citations
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May 2012 in “Experimental Cell Research” This study found that VEGF stimulates the proliferation of human hair follicle dermal papilla cells via the VEGFR-2/ERK pathway, without involving p38, JNK, or AKT signaling.
35 citations
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October 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study observed that VEGF165 increases proliferation and migration but alters adhesion properties of cultured human hair follicle cells, indicating a potential role for VEGF/VEGFR-2 in hair follicle regulation beyond angiogenesis.
23 citations
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June 2012 in “Molecular Biology Reports” This study found that human outer root sheath cells express VEGF receptor-2, and exogenous VEGF165 significantly stimulates their proliferation through activation of the ERK signaling pathway.
6 citations
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March 2019 in “Medical science monitor basic research/Medical science monitor. Basic research” This study found that phosphorylated VEGFR-2 is present in human scalp epidermal appendages and suggests it plays a role in their daily regulation.
January 2023 in “Open Life Sciences” This study found that VEGFR-2 activation may play a role in hair follicle differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis by co-expressing with several key proteins in normal human scalp skin.
January 2003 in “Zhonghua shiyan waike zazhi” In this study, androgen was found to increase VEGF expression, but not VEGFR-2, in rat corpus cavernous, with DHT likely playing a key role.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Morphology” This animal study found that Prunus armeniaca L. seed oil improved inflammatory markers, oxidative stress levels, and skin structure in DNFB-induced seborrheic dermatitis in rats, suggesting its potential role in managing this condition.
January 2023 in “International journal of research publications” According to this study, rice bran oil was as effective as 2% minoxidil in improving hair growth parameters, such as VEGF expression, follicle diameter, and hair length, in Wistar rats treated for 21 days, showing potential for preventing hair thinning associated with aging.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “British Poultry Science” This study found that specific genes related to vascular endothelial growth factors are critical for feather maturity in certain chicken breeds, identifying key genetic markers that could enhance breeding efficiency.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that a hypoxic microenvironment enhanced the proliferation and pluripotency of adipose mesenchymal stem cells, promoting hair follicle formation and upregulating specific growth factors in Arbas Cashmere goats.
27 citations
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September 2015 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This study suggests that type IV collagenases, MMP-2 and MMP-9, play important roles in the hair cycle by regulating the expression of VEGF, IGF-1, and TGF-β in mice.
21 citations
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July 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells from type 2 diabetes mice were slightly less effective, yet had comparable therapeutic effects on wound healing compared to non-diabetic controls.
16 citations
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October 2022 in “Biomimetics” This study found that Trichosanthes kirilowii extract significantly enhances keratinocyte proliferation and wound healing in vitro and in vivo, suggesting its potential as a wound-healing component.
164 citations
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December 2000 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This review explores mechanisms of skin angiogenesis and suggests targeting blood vessels as a promising therapy for skin diseases, but it reports no new research results.
28 citations
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” In this study, adenosine was found to stimulate hair follicle growth in vitro by promoting growth factor expression, β-catenin activation, and downstream signaling pathways.
26 citations
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January 2015 in “PubMed” This study found that the type IV collagenases, MMP-2 and MMP-9, play significant roles in the hair cycle, potentially through their influence on VEGF, IGF-1, and TGF-β expression.
9 citations
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September 2011 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” This article presents a case of central serous chorioretinopathy occurring after the use of topical minoxidil solution, but reports no clinical study findings.
4 citations
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May 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study found that heat-killed Enterococcus faecalis EF-2001 promoted hair regrowth in mice, likely by increasing the expression of growth factors and marker genes.
2 citations
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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.
1 citations
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January 1996 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study found that VEGF activated and minoxidil differentially modulated arachidonic acid metabolite production in hair dermal papilla cells, enhancing PGE2 and LTB4 but reducing PG6KF1α.
March 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells from type 2 diabetes mice are slightly less effective than controls but offer similar therapeutic benefits for wound healing.
January 2021 in “Journal of Cancer Therapy” This study described the safety profile of tyrosine kinase inhibitors in treating various solid tumors, finding that the observed toxicities were consistent with existing literature.
April 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” The researchers reported that sulfated chitosan-containing sponges can modulate macrophage activity in diabetic wounds, reducing inflammation and promoting angiogenesis and tissue regeneration, which may enhance wound healing outcomes.
83 citations
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December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by targeting adenosine and possibly sulfonylurea receptor 2B.
1 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The researchers reported that inhibiting 11β-HSD1 activity in human dermal papilla cells may reduce the negative effects of glucocorticoids on hair growth, suggesting potential treatment for stress-related hair loss.
October 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In a study on secondary hair follicle stem cells from Arbas cashmere goats, researchers found that 10 μg/mL quercetin for 48 hours enhances cell proliferation and inhibits apoptosis through multiple signaling pathways, potentially improving cashmere production.
June 2025 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” In this study, researchers explored the use of a 2-deoxy-D-ribose sodium alginate hydrogel on mice with androgenic alopecia and found it resulted in similar hair regrowth to minoxidil, highlighting increased hair follicle density and angiogenesis.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This review discusses drug-induced alopecia, highlighting challenges in diagnosis and available therapies, and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for further research into effective treatments.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, topical application of adipose stem cell exosomes was found to reduce facial redness in atopic dermatitis patients treated with dupilumab, while improving skin hydration and decreasing inflammation markers over 12 weeks.
October 2006 in “Urology” Finasteride may help treat BPH by affecting certain biological markers.