Dermal Papilla Cells: From Basic Research to Translational Applications

    October 2024 in “ Biology
    He-Li Zhang, X. Qiu, Xin‐Hua Liao
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    TLDR Dermal papilla cells can help regrow hair and are promising for hair loss treatments.
    Dermal papilla cells (DPCs) are essential for hair follicle development and hair growth due to their stem cell properties and ability to express growth factors. They can be reprogrammed into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and serve as a primary source of skin-derived precursors, offering potential in cell therapies for hair loss. DPCs promote hair growth and wound healing by inducing hair follicle neogenesis and activating hair follicle stem cells. Despite the promise, challenges remain, such as the impracticality of direct hair follicle reconstitution on human scalps and the need for large-scale production of autologous DPCs. The document emphasizes the importance of signaling pathways like Wnt/β-catenin and BMP in hair follicle morphogenesis and highlights recent advancements in DPC isolation and culture, which could revolutionize hair loss treatments.
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