January 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Storing hair follicles in a special buffer with certain inhibitors can increase hair growth and improve transplant results.
63 citations
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April 2010 in “Development” Compartmentalized organization might be crucial for stem cells to effectively respond to growth or injury.
13 citations
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May 2022 in “Cell discovery” The study found new details about human hair growth and suggests that preventing a specific biological pathway could potentially treat hair graying.
174 citations
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November 2016 in “Cell stem cell” Different types of skin cells have unique genetic markers that affect how likely they are to spread cancer.
139 citations
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August 2018 in “Development” The niche environment controls stem cell behavior and plasticity, which is important for tissue health and repair.
13 citations
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February 2023 in “Aging” A substance from hair follicle stem cells helps heal skin wounds in diabetic mice by promoting cell growth and preventing cell death.
321 citations
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March 2015 in “Nature” Super-enhancers controlled by pioneer factors like SOX9 are crucial for stem cell adaptability and identity.
179 citations
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July 2016 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Epigenetic changes control how adult stem cells work and can lead to diseases like cancer if they go wrong.
168 citations
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August 2009 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Epidermal stem cells are diverse and vary in activity, playing key roles in skin maintenance and repair.
61 citations
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December 2016 in “The EMBO Journal” The study showed that hair follicle stem cells can maintain and organize themselves in a lab setting, keeping their ability to renew and form hair and skin.
56 citations
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May 2017 in “Nature Cell Biology” Hair can regrow after certain stem cells are lost because other stem cells can take over their role.
43 citations
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April 2021 in “Angiogenesis” Lymphatic vessels develop from various cell types and mechanisms, not just veins.
34 citations
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February 2016 in “Fertility and Sterility” More PDCD4 is linked to obesity, insulin problems, and cell death in ovaries for those with polycystic ovary syndrome.
13 citations
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January 2021 in “RSC chemical biology” Wnt activation shows promise for regenerative medicine but requires selective targeting to minimize risks like cancer.
5 citations
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September 2010 in “Cancer Prevention Research” The research suggests new treatments for skin cancer could target specific cell growth pathways.
4 citations
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May 2021 in “Biomedicines” Targeting the protein Caveolin-1 might help treat a type of scarring hair loss called Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Adipose-derived stem cell exosomes and AI can improve personalized skincare by offering anti-aging benefits and precise product customization.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Stem cell activity influences autoimmune disease outcomes by affecting immune responses and tissue regeneration.
April 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” MSC-protein helps regenerate gum tissue and bone.
14 citations
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February 2014 in “Experimental Cell Research” The conclusion is that teeth, hair, and claws have similar stem cell niches, which are important for growth and repair, and more research is needed on their regulation and potential markers.
133 citations
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February 2019 in “PLoS Biology” Feather patterns in birds are shaped by signaling interactions and cell movements, with EDA/EDAR crucial for pattern formation.
104 citations
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October 2016 in “PLoS ONE” CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing in cashmere goats increases hair follicles and fiber length, boosting cashmere yield.
76 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of Molecular Medicine” Certain mice without specific receptors or mast cells don't lose hair from stress.
73 citations
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June 2001 in “Endocrinology” Prolactin affects when mice shed and grow hair.
29 citations
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February 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Loss of Fz6 disrupts hair follicle and associated structures' orientation.
15 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New treatments targeting the Hedgehog pathway can help treat advanced skin cancer but may have side effects and their effectiveness in early stages is unknown.
14 citations
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June 2001 in “Endocrinology” Prolactin affects when mice shed and grow hair.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” T-cell reconstitution after thymus transplantation can cause hair whitening and loss.
3 citations
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February 2014 in “Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine” Wnt5a may slow down hair growth in mice.
2 citations
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May 2001 in “Current problems in dermatology” The conclusion is that effectively treating hair disorders is difficult due to the complex factors affecting hair growth and more research is needed to improve treatments.