research Nuclear Factor I-C promotes proliferation and differentiation of apical papilla-derived human stem cells in vitro 24 citations , February 2015 in “Experimental Cell Research” NFIC helps human dental stem cells grow and become tooth-like cells.
research Isolation and characterization of human dental tissue-derived stem cells in the impacted wisdom teeth: comparison of dental follicle, dental pulp, and root apical papilla-derived cells 9 citations , January 2010 in “Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons” Root apical papilla cells from wisdom teeth are best for bone therapies.
research Odontogenic Potential of Mesenchymal Cells from Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla 42 citations , August 2008 in “Stem Cells and Development” Hair follicle cells can help regenerate teeth.
research ILK modulates epithelial polarity and matrix formation in hair follicles 22 citations , December 2013 in “Molecular biology of the cell” ILK is essential for proper hair follicle development and structure.
research Dental cell type atlas reveals stem and differentiated cell types in mouse and human teeth 116 citations , September 2020 in “Nature Communications” The research identified various cell types in mouse and human teeth, which could help in developing dental regenerative treatments.