The Hair Loss Encyclopedia

Search

for
Search:

GlossaryRPMI-1640

nutrient-rich liquid used to grow cells in labs

RPMI-1640 is a type of nutrient-rich liquid used to grow cells in a laboratory. It provides essential vitamins, amino acids, and other nutrients that cells need to survive and multiply, making it a common choice for culturing human and animal cells in research, including studies on hair growth and alopecia.

Related Terms

Learn

0 / 0 results

— no results

Research

5 / 373 results

research Cultivation of Hair Matrix Cells from Cashmere Goat Skins and Exemplified Applications

3 citations , August 2020 in “Animals”

Researchers found a way to grow cashmere goat hair cells in a lab and discovered that certain conditions improve these cells' growth and characteristics.

research Mechanism of Targeting the Hedgehog Signaling Pathway Against Chemotherapeutic Resistance in Multiple Myeloma

5 citations , June 2022 in “Journal of Oncology”

Blocking the Hedgehog pathway may help overcome drug resistance in multiple myeloma.

Direct Effects of Minoxidil on Epidermal Cells in Culture

research Direct Effects of Minoxidil on Epidermal Cells in Culture

63 citations , January 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Minoxidil promotes hair growth by increasing cell division and DNA synthesis.

Enhancement of In Vitro Hair Shaft Elongation in Follicles Stored in Buffers That Prevent Follicle Cell Apoptosis

research Enhancement of In Vitro Hair Shaft Elongation in Follicles Stored in Buffers That Prevent Follicle Cell Apoptosis

10 citations , January 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Storing hair follicles in special buffers with added protective substances can increase hair growth and reduce cell death.

Antisense Oligonucleotide Targeting Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor-1 Stimulates Cellular Activity of Hair Follicles in an In Vitro Organ Culture System

research Antisense Oligonucleotide Targeting Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor-1 Stimulates Cellular Activity of Hair Follicles in an In Vitro Organ Culture System

7 citations , March 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Targeting FGFR-1 with antisense oligonucleotides may help treat baldness by increasing hair follicle activity.

View more "rpmi-1640" in research →

Community Join

0 / 0 results

— no results