December 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Stem cells from whiskers can be transplanted to stimulate hair growth.
2 citations
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April 2014 in “PubMed” Epidermal neural crest stem cells from hair follicles can help repair nerve injuries.
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.
January 2008 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” One type of progenitor cell can maintain normal skin in mice.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “Methods in molecular biology” The method allows for 3D tracking of hair follicle stem cells and shows they can regenerate hair for up to 180 days.
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January 2020 in “Microscopy research” Researchers successfully grew hair follicle stem cells from mice and humans, which could be useful for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
January 2018 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” Adipose-derived stem cells can be used to create cells that help grow new hair.
91 citations
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June 2011 in “The EMBO Journal” TCF/Lef1 activity is essential for proper skin cell development and renewal.
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.
3 citations
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July 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Zebrafish regenerate sensory hair cells through three phases, offering insights for potential mammal applications.
April 2013 in “Cancer Research” SKH1 hairless mice have identifiable epidermal stem cells with specific markers.
55 citations
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October 2008 in “American Journal Of Pathology” mIGF-1 in skin cells speeds up wound healing and hair growth in mice without harmful effects.
46 citations
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July 2015 in “Wound repair and regeneration” Keloid scars may form due to changes in skin cell characteristics and specific protein signaling.
10 citations
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August 2023 in “Developmental cell” The research maps the complex development of early mouse skin, identifying diverse cell types and their roles in forming skin layers and structures.
2 citations
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September 2017 in “Biotechniques/BioTechniques” Researchers created a mouse cell line to study hair growth and test hair growth drugs.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Targeting EMT and fibrotic remodeling may help treat androgenetic alopecia.
21 citations
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June 2016 in “PloS one” Zebrafish need MYC and FGF to regenerate inner ear hair cells.
18 citations
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July 2012 in “Cell Biology International Reports” Human mesenchymal stem cells can become dermal papilla cells, aiding hair growth.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Leukocyte recruitment is complex but crucial for resolving inflammation and developing effective therapies.
December 1963 in “Medical Entomology and Zoology” Wnt1a from stem cells boosts hair growth and regeneration in mice.
January 2026 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Hair graying may help prevent cancer by protecting stem cells.
30 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of Leukocyte Biology” Blocking CD44 can reduce leukocyte migration in autoimmune skin diseases.
8 citations
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October 2024 in “Developmental Cell”
June 2024 in “The American journal of psychiatry” Schizophrenia risk genes may affect early brain development, contributing to the disease.
12 citations
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November 2015 in “Cell Death & Differentiation” Inflammation helps stem cells repair tissue by directing their behavior.
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July 2025 in “Cancer Medicine” Colorectal cancer cells can adapt without losing their traits or drug sensitivity.
10 citations
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September 2018 in “Regenerative Medicine” New hair can grow from large wounds in mice, but less so as they age, involving reprogramming of skin cells and specific molecular pathways.
September 2025 in “Digital Commons - RU (Rockefeller University)” Nfib in hair follicle stem cells boosts melanocyte stem cell growth and differentiation.
77 citations
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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.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Methods in molecular biology” Hair follicle stem cells can become nerve cells using specific treatments.