research The Functional Organization of Cutaneous Low-Threshold Mechanosensory Neurons 660 citations , December 2011 in “Cell” Different hair follicles in the skin are innervated by unique combinations of mechanosensory neurons, crucial for touch sensation.
research The structure and organization of lanceolate mechanosensory complexes at mouse hair follicles 106 citations , February 2014 in “eLife” Lanceolate complexes in mouse hair follicles are essential for touch and depend on specific cells for maintenance and regeneration.
research Decision letter: Hair follicle epidermal stem cells define a niche for tactile sensation August 2018 Hair follicle stem cells are crucial for touch sensation and proper nerve structure in mice.
research Spatiotemporal dynamics of sensory neuron and Merkel-cell remodeling are decoupled during epidermal homeostasis May 2023 Sensory neuron and Merkel cell changes in the skin happen independently during normal skin maintenance.
research Touch Receptors Undergo Rapid Remodeling in Healthy Skin 31 citations , November 2016 in “Cell Reports” Touch sensitivity in mouse skin decreases during hair growth due to changes in touch receptors.