August 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different types of skin cells create unique support structures that can affect skin cell growth and could help in skin repair.
November 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Researchers identified new cell types and genes in early hair follicle 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.
5 citations
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April 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Cell size independently controls when stem cells divide.
5 citations
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March 2019 in “Scientific Reports” The technique can isolate cells to help treat skin pigmentation issues.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Molecular Histology” LHX2, with other markers, can identify hair placodes in rats.
34 citations
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June 2008 in “In vitro cellular & developmental biology. Animal” Scientists created a long-lasting stem cell line from human hair that can turn into different skin and hair cell types.
67 citations
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January 2020 in “Cellular & Molecular Immunology/Cellular & molecular immunology” Tissue-resident memory T cells can protect against infections and cancer but may also contribute to autoimmune diseases.
5 citations
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March 2020 in “Cell and Tissue Banking” Injected cells show potential for hair growth.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers created human cells that can turn into sebocytes, which may help study and treat skin conditions like acne.
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.
319 citations
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November 2005 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Hair follicle stem cells can help repair damaged nerves.
2 citations
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November 1992 in “Journal of dermatology” Hair cells grown in a lab showed specific hair proteins.
44 citations
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January 2015 in “Development” Human Schwann cells can be quickly made from hair follicle stem cells for nerve repair.
6 citations
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October 2022 in “Journal of cell science” Keratin genes change gradually during skin cell development and should be used carefully as biomarkers.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Different types of stem cells in the skin contribute to the variety of melanoma forms.
24 citations
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November 2023 in “Nature” The extracellular matrix affects where tumors can start in the body.
68 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sox2-positive dermal papilla cells have unique characteristics and contribute more to skin and hair follicle formation than Sox2-negative cells.
9 citations
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March 2013 in “ISRN Stem Cells (Online)” Skin stem cells were turned into heart cells using a chemical, suggesting a new way to treat heart attacks.
40 citations
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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different melanocyte types in hair follicles either survive or die during the catagen phase.
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.
January 2008 in “Journal of Practical Medical Techniques” Microencapsulated cells can regenerate hair follicles in rat ears.
46 citations
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August 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology” Engineered skin can grow chimeric hair follicles only with mouse dermal papilla cells.
2 citations
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December 2016 in “Experimental cell research” The research found a way to identify and study skin cells with stem cell traits, revealing they behave differently in culture and questioning current stemness assessment methods.
19 citations
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February 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Mast cells might contribute to hair loss by causing skin thickening.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study concludes that as skin matures from infancy to childhood, there are major changes in cell differentiation, stemness, and growth, leading to a stronger skin barrier in older children.
2 citations
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September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” Desmosomal adhesion is essential for healthy skin structure and function.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in skin cells help regulate and promote hair growth.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Methods in molecular biology” The research found ways to activate melanocyte stem cells for potential treatment of skin depigmentation conditions.
January 2022 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” Mouse hair follicles age, causing more white hairs due to fewer pigment stem cells.