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May 2021 in “Small ruminant research” The study found specific proteins that could mark different growth stages of cashmere goat hair and may help improve cashmere production.
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July 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study investigated the transition from the anagen (growth) phase to the catagen (involution) phase in human hair follicles, focusing on tissue remodeling. Researchers used monoclonal antibodies to track changes in key hair follicle compartments, such as K14 keratin, trichohyalin, transglutaminase I, desmoglein, and Ki67 antigen. They found that the inner root sheath was an early target during the catagen phase, indicating its crucial role in maintaining hair follicle homeostasis. This research provided insights into the morphological changes and dynamics of hair follicle involution, although the complete mechanisms remained largely unknown.
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December 1994 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study investigated the potential of sheep vibrissa dermal papillae to induce hair follicle formation in skin equivalents. Researchers combined keratinocytes and other cells with a collagen matrix and fibroblasts, grafting these onto host animals. While initial grafts showed no cutaneous appendages, incorporating ovine dermal papillae led to the formation of follicle-like structures when grafted onto nude mice. These structures, although not fully compatible with normal follicle formation, displayed many in vivo follicle characteristics, including keratinized hair production. The findings suggested that skin equivalents could serve as a valuable model for studying the factors that promote hair follicle development.
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January 1970 in “Cell and Tissue Research”