98 citations
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August 2007 in “PLoS ONE” Myc changes chromatin in stem cells, causing them to leave their niche.
May 2012 in “The Journal of Nuclear Medicine” Hair stem cells were tracked in mice using a special imaging technique, showing that it's possible to monitor hair growth this way.
6 citations
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September 2021 in “Medical Journal of Cell Biology” Mesenchymal stem cells and their secretome may offer a safe and effective treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “BioMed Research International” The secretome from mesenchymal stromal cells shows promise for improving facial nerve injury treatment.
3 citations
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August 2012 in “Nature Cell Biology” Certain proteins help nerve cells branch, and other findings relate to cancer, stem cell behavior, and cell division.
16 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatology” Scientists have made progress in understanding hair follicle stem cells, identifying specific genes and markers, and suggesting their use in treating hair and skin conditions.
January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The skin has different types of stem cells that can repair and regenerate tissue.
5 citations
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May 2024 in “BMC Biotechnology” Using Matrigel with stem cells improves tissue healing.
14 citations
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April 2015 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Granulation tissue-derived cells can aid wound healing and serve as an alternative source of stem cells for tissue repair.
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.
5 citations
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December 2016 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” EPI-NCSCs from hair follicles may help treat brain development issues in mice.
June 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The exact identity of skin stem cells and how skin cells differentiate is not fully known.
August 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The research found that specific stem cells maintain skin gland openings and that disrupting their activity can cause blockages or early cancer signs, indicating a need for targeted treatments.
3 citations
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February 2025 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Wharton's Jelly stem cell medium may help treat skin issues in Systemic Sclerosis.
December 2025 in “EMBO Reports” Cells communicate with neighbors to coordinate their development.
180 citations
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January 2011 in “EMBO Reports” A combined approach is needed to fully understand adult stem cells, with genetic lineage-tracing being crucial.
91 citations
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August 2014 in “Development” The circadian clock is crucial for tissue renewal and regeneration, affecting stem cell functions and having implications for health and disease.
March 2026 in “Oxford Journal of Student Scholarship” Hair follicle stem cells can help treat hair loss and chronic ulcers, but more research is needed for other uses.
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December 2011 in “Nature” The circadian clock in skin cells controls their growth and rest cycles.
32 citations
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May 2020 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Stem cell therapies show promise for hair regrowth but face production and application challenges.
23 citations
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January 2015 in “Stem cells international” Coating surfaces with human hair keratin improves the growth and consistency of important stem cells for medical use.
99 citations
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September 2004 in “Development” Proper hedgehog signaling is crucial for maintaining healthy skin stem cells.
291 citations
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April 2010 in “Gastroenterology” Certain proteins, Lgr5 and Lgr6, are important markers of adult stem cells and are involved in tissue repair and cancer development.
41 citations
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March 2019 in “Circulation research” Adult stem cells are effective and ethically acceptable for treating various diseases.
December 2023 in “Communications biology” Targeting the HEDGEHOG-GLI1 pathway could help treat keloids.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Stem cells international” Human hair follicle stem cells can be turned into red blood cells.
151 citations
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February 2006 in “Stem Cells and Development” Hair follicles can be a good source of stem cells like those from bone marrow.
38 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” Researchers isolated a new type of stem cell from mouse skin that can renew itself and turn into multiple cell types.
61 citations
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September 2008 in “Stem Cells” Most hair follicle stem cells do not protect their DNA by dividing it unevenly.