57 citations
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March 2019 in “Immunity” The document concludes that the skin's immune system is complex, involving interactions with hair follicles, nerves, and microbes, and can protect or cause disease, offering targets for new treatments.
50 citations
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February 2007 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” Hair follicle stem cells could help repair nerves and avoid ethical issues linked to embryonic stem cells.
48 citations
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June 2020 in “Current Rheumatology Reports” Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in both healthy and diseased tissues, and understanding them better could improve treatments for fibrotic diseases.
35 citations
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April 2008 in “Human Molecular Genetics” Skin and hair can help us understand organ regeneration, especially how certain stem cells might be used to form new organs.
28 citations
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March 2016 in “Toxicologic pathology” Dogs could be good models for studying human hair growth and hair loss.
25 citations
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September 2006 in “Birth Defects Research” Different processes create patterns in skin and things like hair and feathers.
19 citations
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September 2019 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Blocking TSLP reduces skin inflammation and cell overgrowth in psoriasis.
10 citations
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November 2010 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Only skin melanocytes, not other types, can color hair in mice.
7 citations
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February 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Gray hair is caused by reduced melanin production or transfer issues, linked to aging and possibly health conditions, with treatments focusing on color camouflage.
5 citations
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September 2011 in “Cell stem cell” Epigenetic changes are crucial for hair follicle stem cells to function properly.
4 citations
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January 2013 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” Certain transcription factors are key in controlling skin stem cell behavior and could impact future treatments for skin repair and hair loss.
3 citations
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May 2022 in “Oncogene” Vav2 and Vav3 proteins help control skin stem cell numbers and activity in both healthy and cancerous cells.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Cell Death and Disease” Understanding how mesenchymal stem cells stay undifferentiated can improve their use in treating diseases.
June 2026 in “Cell Regeneration” The olfactory epithelium can regenerate throughout life, aided by specific cells, genes, and new research methods.
January 2025 in “American Journal of Stem Cells” Melanocyte stem cells hold promise for skin regeneration and treating pigmentation issues.
December 2024 in “Highlights in Science Engineering and Technology” Stem cells show promise for hair regrowth, but challenges remain.
April 2012 in “Annals of Neurosciences” The document concludes that stem cell therapies lack solid proof of effectiveness, except for blood system treatments, and criticizes the ethical issues and commercial exploitation in the field.
Dermal stem cells help regenerate hair follicles and heal skin wounds.
228 citations
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September 2012 in “Trends in Neurosciences” Nerves are crucial for the regeneration of various body parts in many animals.
194 citations
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May 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The hedgehog signaling pathway is crucial for hair growth but not for the initial creation of hair follicles.
139 citations
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August 2018 in “Development” The niche environment controls stem cell behavior and plasticity, which is important for tissue health and repair.
67 citations
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December 2009 in “Stem Cells” β-Catenin signaling is involved in brain cell growth after injury and could be a therapy target.
37 citations
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July 2016 in “Current Opinion in Cell Biology” Live imaging has advanced our understanding of stem cell behavior and raised new research questions.
11 citations
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September 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.
10 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” PDGF-BB helps young melanocytes grow but stops mature ones from growing, and it makes melanocytes more specialized.
9 citations
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August 2018 in “Biomedical dermatology” A peptide called DPS-1 helps human scalp cells grow and stimulates hair growth in mice.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Scientific Reports” CD4 is crucial for maintaining skin stem cell balance and aiding wound healing.
1 citations
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March 2019 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Researchers identified potential markers for human hair color stem cells.
1 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair follicle stem cells have significant potential for treating various disorders.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Bioprinting” 3D bioprinting shows promise for skin regeneration but needs more development to fully replicate natural skin.