September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” The model effectively studies how sensory nerves interact with skin components, aiding research on wound healing and hair growth.
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July 2007 in “Journal of comparative neurology” Manatee whiskers are specially adapted for touch in water.
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January 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Nerves and chemicals in the body can affect hair growth and loss.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study concluded that the developed models are effective for studying hair growth mechanisms and testing new treatments.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” Magneto-responsive biocomposites help heal wounds faster and better.
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August 2014 in “PLoS ONE” GFRα2 is essential for controlling neuron size but not for target innervation in certain sensory neurons.
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July 2025 in “Nature Communications” Piezo1 helps skin grow by managing metabolism and inflammation.
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January 1983 in “Brain Research Reviews” Monkey lips have dense sensory nerves similar to those in other skin areas, explaining their sensitivity.
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July 2006 in “The Journal of Comparative Neurology” Increasing neurotrophin 4 in skin boosts nerve endings but not sensory neuron count.
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September 2009 in “Molecular Neurobiology” February 2020 in “Journal of chemical neuroanatomy” Researchers found a way to make rat hair follicle cells start turning into motor neuron-like cells, but couldn't fully turn them into working motor neurons.
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September 1995 in “Biochemistry and Cell Biology” Merkel cells are more densely found in hairless skin areas like palms and soles.
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October 2017 in “Cell death and disease” Sesn2 protects inner ear hair cells from damage by regulating certain cell survival pathways.
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November 1988 in “The Journal of Comparative Neurology” Different types of hairs on a rat's hindlimb have varying levels and patterns of nerve innervation.
October 2014 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” A new type of nerve cell involved in itch perception was discovered.
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September 2002 in “The Journal of Comparative Neurology” Presynaptic inhibition of certain nerve fibers in cats is mainly controlled by GABA and glycine.
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January 2024 in “Science Advances” Touch dome keratinocytes in adult skin have traits of different skin cell types.
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February 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Touch domes in human skin are complex sensory structures not directly linked to hair.
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December 2020 in “The Journal of General Physiology” Acid can block TRPV3 from outside the cell but boost its function from inside.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Spiny mice regenerate skin better than laboratory mice due to larger hair bulges, more stem cells, and different collagen ratios.
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January 2016 in “Methods in molecular biology” Neurons from hair follicles can help repair damaged nerves.
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November 1964 in “Journal of neurophysiology” The cuneate nucleus has two main neuron types: relay neurons and interneurons.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wnt signaling helps regenerate hair follicles in wounds by reducing skin cell sensitivity to mechanical stress.
July 2025 in “The Journal of Physiology” C-tactile afferents are linked to emotional touch and social bonding through hair movement.
August 2021 in “The Journal of Physiology” NKCC1 transporters help control neuron excitability and inhibition.