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GlossaryHomeostasis

process of maintaining stable internal conditions in organisms

Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions. This involves various physiological mechanisms that regulate factors like temperature, pH, and electrolyte balance to ensure optimal functioning of cells and organs. For example, the human body sweats to cool down when it's hot, helping to keep the internal temperature within a narrow, healthy range.

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Epidermal Homeostasis: A Balancing Act of Stem Cells in the Skin

research Epidermal homeostasis: a balancing act of stem cells in the skin

1039 citations , February 2009 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology”

Skin stem cells are crucial for maintaining and repairing the skin and hair, using a complex mix of signals to do so.

Identification of Stem Cell Populations in Sweat Glands and Ducts Reveals Roles in Homeostasis and Wound Repair

research Identification of Stem Cell Populations in Sweat Glands and Ducts Reveals Roles in Homeostasis and Wound Repair

265 citations , July 2012 in “Cell”

The study found that sweat glands contain different types of stem cells that help with healing and maintaining healthy skin.

research Homeostatic Control of Sebaceous Glands by Innate Lymphoid Cells Regulates Commensal Bacteria Equilibrium

181 citations , January 2019 in “Cell”

Innate lymphoid cells help control skin bacteria by regulating sebaceous glands.

Stretching the Limits: From Homeostasis to Stem Cell Plasticity in Wound Healing and Cancer

research Stretching the limits: from homeostasis to stem cell plasticity in wound healing and cancer

124 citations , February 2018 in “Nature Reviews Genetics”

Stem cell plasticity is crucial for wound healing but can also contribute to cancer development.

Homeostasis of the Sebaceous Gland and Mechanisms of Acne Pathogenesis

research Homeostasis of the sebaceous gland and mechanisms of acne pathogenesis

82 citations , May 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

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