July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Schwann cell and M2 macrophage interactions contribute to keloid growth by increasing matrix deposition.
September 2023 in “Nature communications” Alk1 in specific cells is crucial for proper nerve branching and hair function.
Cellular flows and tissue mechanics guide feather follicle formation in birds.
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January 2016 in “Cellular physiology and biochemistry” Epidermal Growth Factor helps hair follicle cells grow and move by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
November 2024 in “Human Cell” Hair follicle stem cells can be turned into neuron-like cells, offering a new way for brain repair.
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March 2010 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” Skin cells can help create early hair-like structures in lab cultures.
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April 2024 in “Nature Biotechnology” January 2025 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” 46 citations
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May 2006 in “Laser Physics” Particles similar in size to hair cells penetrate hair follicles better.
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May 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in β1 integrins cause embryonic death but have milder effects on skin.
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June 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Reprogramming 3D environments can create hair follicles in the lab.
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January 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” Igf1r helps regulate hair growth cycles.
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” MicroRNAs are important for hair growth regulation, with Dicer being crucial and Tarbp2 less significant.
May 2024 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Plant-derived extracellular vesicles show promise for treating diseases like cancer and inflammation.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Exosomes from dermal papilla cells help hair stem cells grow through a specific signaling pathway.
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June 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” Heparanase is essential for hair follicle health and inner root sheath differentiation.
UC-MSC-derived exosomes may help treat hair loss by promoting hair cell growth through AKT activation.
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November 2023 in “JCI Insight” Exogenous stem cells can effectively integrate into hair follicles, promoting hair growth.
January 2016 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Sebaceous glands help study fatty acid transporters and binding proteins.
August 2023 in “Cell Proliferation” Human cells in plasma-derived gels can potentially mimic hair follicle environments, improving hair regeneration therapies.
Rat hair follicle bulge cells can become nerve and glial cells, showing potential for neuroprotection.
August 2019 in “Journal of Medical Histology” EMT helps heal tissues but can cause scarring and other issues if prolonged.
Hair follicles can effectively absorb nano-sized particles, making them potential targets for localized drug delivery.
Keratinocytes can reduce the survival of certain melanoma cells, suggesting new therapy paths.
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November 2025 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Daprodustat, combined with PAβN, could be a new antibacterial treatment.
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October 2024 in “Cell” 14 citations
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November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” YAP and TAZ proteins control skin cell growth and repair.
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May 2018 in “The Plant Cell” ERULUS is crucial for root hair growth by controlling calcium levels.
Wnt7a helps corneal cells grow and stick together, aiding in repair.
December 2004 in “Reproduction Fertility and Development” Porcine hair follicles are useful for studying keratinocyte function, with galectin-1 as a potential stem cell marker.