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February 2010 in “Journal of Cell Science” Human dermal stem cells can become functional skin pigment cells.
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March 2019 in “Scientific Reports” The technique can isolate cells to help treat skin pigmentation issues.
January 2006 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Hair graying is caused by the loss of pigment cells due to poor maintenance of stem cells in the hair follicle.
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March 2020 in “Developmental cell” Stress can cause hair to turn gray by depleting pigment-producing cells through the release of a stress hormone.
PmtHEE is a better model for studying pigmented skin because it includes melanocytes and shows improved cell differentiation.