Ontogeny of Skin Stem Cells and Molecular Underpinnings

    Iasonas Dermitzakis, Despoina Dimitria Kampitsi, Maria Eleni Μanthou, Paschalis Evangelidis, Efstratios Vakirlis, Soultana Meditskou, Paschalis Theotokis
    The document discusses the critical role of skin stem cells (SCs) in maintaining and regenerating skin tissue, highlighting various types of SCs, including bulge SCs and those in different skin regions. It explains that skin SCs originate during embryogenesis from precursor populations, establishing a diverse SC pool for adult skin repair and regeneration. The review emphasizes the importance of molecular cues in regulating SC behavior, balancing quiescence, self-renewal, and differentiation. Disruption of this balance can lead to SC exhaustion, impaired healing, and skin cancer. Understanding these molecular mechanisms is crucial for advancing regenerative medicine and developing treatments for skin disorders and injuries.
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