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February 2006 in “Stem Cells and Development” This study found that hair follicle-derived dermal stem cells and bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells have similar growth, differentiation capabilities, and surface marker expressions, suggesting hair follicles could be accessible sources for mesenchymal stem cells.
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December 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study demonstrated that clonal dermal papilla and dermal sheath cell lines from hair follicles can differentiate into lipid and bone cells, suggesting their potential as a stem cell source for tissue engineering.
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December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that osteopontin mRNA is abundantly expressed in dermal papilla cells during the catagen phase of hair growth in rats, suggesting a role in this phase.