21 citations
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November 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Different human hair follicle stem cells grow at different rates and respond differently to a baldness-related compound.
17 citations
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September 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” A 15-year-old with KID syndrome developed a rare skin condition called PEHFN.
16 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” Sonicated platelet-rich plasma boosts hair growth by activating stem cells.
16 citations
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November 2009 in “Experimental dermatology” Ionizing radiation damages human hair follicles by stopping cell growth, causing cell death, disrupting color, and increasing stress and damage markers.
16 citations
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December 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair follicles are essential for skin health, aiding in hair growth, wound healing, and immune function.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Researchers found 44 proteins that change during different hair growth stages and may be important for hair follicle function.
8 citations
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February 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Hair transplants can make hair follicles larger and hair shafts thicker.
7 citations
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January 2016 in “Methods in molecular biology” Mouse hair follicle stem cells were successfully isolated and used to regenerate hair follicles with two different methods.
4 citations
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November 2017 in “Scientific Reports” The research provides a gene-based framework for hair biology, highlighting the Hippo pathway's importance and suggesting links between hair disorders, cancer pathways, and the immune system.
May 2026 in “Organoid Research” Hydrogel-based hair follicle organoids could help treat hair loss and improve drug testing.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” CD200- cells in hair follicles have a higher ability to regenerate hair.
January 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A specific enzyme is essential for proper hair follicle stem cell development and healthy skin.
May 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Age-related hair loss is linked to the decline and dysfunction of hair follicle stem cells.
14 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging causes changes in the scalp that can affect hair growth and lead to older-looking hair in women.
11 citations
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September 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A substance called Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor can protect certain hair follicle stem cells from damage caused by androgens, suggesting a new possible treatment for hair loss.
416 citations
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September 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with hair loss have more androgen receptors and enzymes in certain follicles, with men and women showing different patterns.
7 citations
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January 2016 in “Laboratory Investigation” TR3 is mainly found in hair follicle stem cells and may be involved in hair loss.
13 citations
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September 2012 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” pCLCA2 protein may help maintain skin structure and function.
88 citations
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July 1958 in “Nature” Citrulline was found in hair follicle proteins for the first time.
21 citations
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June 2009 in “Mammalian genome” A new mutation in the Hr gene causes hair loss in mice, similar to a human hair disorder.
16 citations
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January 2021 in “BMC Genomics” Higher hair follicle density leads to more wool in rabbits, influenced by specific genes and lncRNAs.
8 citations
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March 2023 in “BMC Research Notes” Laser-capture microdissection effectively analyzes hair follicle microbiomes, revealing region-specific bacterial differences.
2 citations
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March 2023 in “BMC ecology and evolution” Some hair protein genes evolved early and were adapted for use in hair follicles.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “BMC veterinary research” Hair follicle stem cells from Arbas Cashmere goats can become fat, nerve, and liver cells.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Disrupted stem cell signals in hairpoor mice cause hair loss.
Different stem cells are key for hair growth and health, and understanding their regulation could help treat hair loss.
July 2014 in “European Journal of Cancer” p14ARF and p16Ink4a cause hair follicle stem cell aging and dysfunction.
50 citations
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March 2018 in “BMC Genomics” Non-coding RNAs help control hair growth cycles in cashmere goats, suggesting ways to improve cashmere production.
22 citations
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April 2022 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Hair follicle-derived extracellular vesicles may help heal chronic wounds as effectively as those from adipose tissue.
18 citations
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July 2016 in “Genetica” BMP4 gene is crucial for hair follicle development in Liaoning cashmere goats.