Multipotent Nestin-Expressing Stem Cells Capable of Forming Neurons Are Located in the Upper, Middle, and Lower Part of the Vibrissa Hair Follicle

    August 2012 in “ Cell Cycle ”
    Yasuyuki Amoh, Sumiyuki Mii, Ryoichi Aki … Kensei Katsuoka
    Studysummary This study found that multipotent, nestin-expressing stem cells from the upper part of hair follicles can proliferate significantly and differentiate into various cell types, showing potential for nerve and spinal cord repair.
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