research Activation of β-Catenin Signaling in CD133-Positive Dermal Papilla Cells Drives Postnatal Hair Growth 26 citations , July 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Activating β-catenin in certain skin cells speeds up hair growth in mice.
research hMSCs possess the potential to differentiate into DP cellsin vivoandin vitro 18 citations , July 2012 in “Cell Biology International Reports” Human mesenchymal stem cells can become dermal papilla cells, aiding hair growth.
research CD133-positive dermal papilla-derived Wnt ligands regulate postnatal hair growth 15 citations , July 2016 in “Biochemical Journal” Wnt proteins from certain skin cells are crucial for normal hair growth and renewal.
research Clonal Growth of Dermal Papilla Cells in Hydrogels Reveals Intrinsic Differences between Sox2-Positive and -Negative Cells In Vitro and In Vivo 68 citations , December 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sox2-positive dermal papilla cells have unique characteristics and contribute more to skin and hair follicle formation than Sox2-negative cells.
research CD133 defines hair-inductive cells in the dermal papilla 1 citations , July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” CD133+ cells are crucial for hair growth.