research The Notch Intracellular Domain Has an RBPj-Independent Role during Mouse Hair Follicular Development 16 citations , March 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The Notch signaling pathway helps in mouse hair development through a noncanonical mechanism that does not rely on RBPj or transcription.
research Roles for Msx and Dlx homeoproteins in vertebrate development 234 citations , April 2000 in “Gene” Msx and Dlx genes are crucial for development, controlling cell behaviors like growth and differentiation through their roles as gene regulators.
research Convergent Genesis of an Adult Neural Crest-Like Dermal Stem Cell from Distinct Developmental Origins 106 citations , September 2010 in “Stem cells” Skin-derived precursors in hair follicles come from different origins but function similarly.
research Human Epidermal Neural Crest Stem Cells (hEPI-NCSC)—Characterization and Directed Differentiation into Osteocytes and Melanocytes 91 citations , March 2011 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Human epidermal neural crest stem cells can become bone and skin pigment cells, making them useful for therapies.
research Msx2 Supports Epidermal Competency during Wound-Induced Hair Follicle Neogenesis 19 citations , March 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The gene Msx2 is crucial for hair follicle regeneration during wound healing.