January 2001 in “Zhongguo linchuang jiepouxue zazhi” This study found that transplanted human hair keratin may help reduce damage and promote function recovery in spinal cord injuries in rats.
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March 2014 in “ISRN Biomaterials” In this study, a keratin hydrogel improved survival rates and functional recovery in rats with spinal cord injuries, suggesting potential for SCI treatment that merits further investigation.
In this study, a pH-responsive microneedle patch was developed, showing potential in rat models for treating spinal cord injuries by reducing inflammation, promoting nerve regeneration, and supporting neurogenesis, which contributed to improved motor and neurological recovery.
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January 2016 in “Methods in molecular biology” This study found that hair-follicle-associated pluripotent stem cells can promote nerve repair and growth in a 3D culture model and potentially differentiate into cardiac muscle cells, offering advantages over other stem cell types for regenerative medicine.
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November 2017 This chapter reviews classic regeneration models in planarian worms and amphibian limbs, focusing on the role of stem cells, and reports no new experimental results.