Meis2 is essential for whisker development, independent of nerve involvement.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in physiology” Hair follicle stem cells help skin heal and grow during stretching.
April 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Sweat gland development involves two unique skin cell programs and a temporary skin environment.
March 2023 in “Scientific reports” Hair growth-related cells need the enzyme SCD1 to help maintain the area that supports hair growth.
January 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Newly born mesenchymal cells quickly spread out in response to tissue tension during early development.
June 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” KIF18B is important for correctly positioning cell division machinery in skin cells, affecting hair follicle development.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Aging causes changes in scalp cells that can negatively affect hair health.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Researchers found a new way to isolate sweat glands from the scalp for study and culture.
Skin stem cells are crucial for maintaining and repairing skin, with potential for treating skin disorders and improving wound healing.
September 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” The document concluded that stem cells are crucial for skin repair, regeneration, and may help in developing advanced skin substitutes.
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November 2018 in “Nature Communications” The Sonic hedgehog pathway is crucial for new hair growth during mouse skin healing.
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June 2020 in “Materials & Design” Sponge helps heal wounds faster with less inflammation and better skin/hair growth.
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February 2017 in “Stem Cell Reports” SHISA6 helps maintain certain stem cells in mouse testes by blocking signals that would otherwise cause them to differentiate.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” Progress has been made in skin and nerve regeneration, but more research is needed to improve methods and ensure safety.
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November 2012 in “Tissue Engineering Part B-reviews” Hair follicle stem cells are a promising source for tissue repair and treating skin or hair diseases.
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September 2014 in “Cell and Tissue Research” The hair follicle infundibulum plays a key role in skin health and disease, and understanding it better could lead to new skin disease treatments.
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May 2021 in “Nature communications” The skin's basement membrane has specialized structures and molecules for different tissue interactions, important for hair growth and attachment.
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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.
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January 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Using micro skin tissue columns improves skin wound healing and reduces scarring.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Notch1 signaling is crucial for improving wound healing and skin regeneration by affecting stem cell behavior.
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January 2026 in “Cell Discovery” Understanding wound healing involves coordinating different phases and areas to improve treatment strategies.
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June 2026 in “Frontiers in Science” Regulatory T cells help control the immune system and could lead to new treatments for diseases.
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Skin stem cells remember past inflammation, helping them respond better to future injuries and possibly aiding in treating skin issues.
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May 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Stem cells help remove dead cells to keep tissues healthy by balancing cell replacement and clearance.
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April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The skin's basement membrane is specially designed to support different types of connections between skin layers and hair follicles.
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December 2020 in “Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences” COVID-19 is caused by a virus from bats, and efforts focus on prevention and treatment research.
July 2026 in “Nature Communications” Colorectal cancer uses wound-healing processes to spread, suggesting new treatment targets.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” Herbal remedies show promise for managing premature hair greying but need more research.
May 2026 in “The EMBO Journal” Skin aging can be slowed by targeting cells, hormones, and the microbiome.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Regulatory T cells help heal skin wounds by reducing inflammation and promoting tissue repair.