550 citations
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December 2005 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Researchers successfully isolated and identified key markers of stem cell-enriched human hair follicle bulge cells.
4 citations
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February 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Mouse skin cells can become sperm-like cells in the lab.
200 citations
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March 2023 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Quiescent adult stem cells are crucial for tissue repair and maintenance.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blood cells turned into stem cells can become skin cells similar to normal ones, potentially helping in skin therapies.
3 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of Otology” Guinea pig fat stem cells can become hair cell-like cells in a lab.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Chinese Journal of Traditional Medical Traumatology & Orthopedics” The methods can provide high-quality cells for creating artificial hair follicles, blood vessels, and skin.
14 citations
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March 2015 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” ABCG2 protein marks stem-like skin cells in human epidermis.
4 citations
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January 2013 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” Certain transcription factors are key in controlling skin stem cell behavior and could impact future treatments for skin repair and hair loss.
2 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Stem cells could improve hair growth and new treatments for baldness are being researched.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ectomesenchyme is a key source of skin stem cells.
15 citations
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February 2009 in “Cell Stem Cell” The document concludes that certain chemicals can help maintain stem cell pluripotency and that understanding cell states is crucial for tissue regeneration.
91 citations
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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.
3 citations
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January 2020
Mesenchymal stem cells could potentially help regenerate hair in people with hair loss.
November 2023 in “Cell Biology International” Tiny particles from umbilical cord stem cells may help hair grow back in a type of hair loss.
19 citations
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September 2013 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Human hair follicle stem cells can become smooth muscle cells using specific growth factors.
January 2017 in “PRISM (University of Calgary)” Unique genes in hair follicle cells help tissue regeneration.
Stem cells play a key role in nonmelanoma skin cancers, with different origins and genetic changes linked to basal and squamous cell carcinomas.
Umbilical cord blood is a valuable source of stem cells for medical treatments, but its use is less common than other transplants, and there are ethical issues to consider.
201 citations
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August 2006 in “Cell and Tissue Research”
15 citations
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July 2021 in “Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences” Stem cell therapy is promising for treating various health conditions, but more research is needed to understand its full potential and address challenges.
January 2003 in “Zhonghua shaoshang zazhi” Murine fetal epidermal stem cells can help regenerate hair follicles.
51 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle stem cells rely on nearby blood vessels for their maintenance and function.
March 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Hair follicles are a key source of stem cells for skin repair and could help treat baldness.
24 citations
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November 2016 in “Cell death and disease” Skin-derived stem cells can become various cell types, including germ cell-like and oocyte-like cells.
June 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Combining stem cells with ATP significantly boosts hair regrowth in mice with hair loss.
24 citations
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November 2013 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Human hair follicle stem cells can become endothelial cells with certain growth factors, useful for vascular treatments.
15 citations
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August 2008 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” New cell sources for bone tissue engineering are promising due to easier harvesting and availability.
106 citations
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March 2014 in “BioEssays” We need more research to better understand human hair follicle stem cells for improved treatments for hair loss and skin cancer.