11 citations
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March 2020 in “Cellular Signalling” In this study, knockdown of XIST in 3D-cultured dermal papilla cells inhibited hair follicle regeneration by interfering with miR-424 and hedgehog signaling, highlighting XIST's role in hair development.
13 citations
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August 2024 in “iScience” This study found that 3D spheroid culture reprogrammed mesenchymal stem cells into a uniform immunosuppressive phenotype, suggesting potential therapeutic applications for inflammatory diseases like psoriasis.
21 citations
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October 2009 in “Biochemical Engineering Journal” This review discusses various approaches to treating alopecia, including drug therapy and hair transplantation, but reports no new research findings; the authors highlight the need for novel techniques like cell culturing.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that a 3D culture model of hair follicle cells showed an anagen-like phase between days 3 to 6 and transitioned to a catagen-like phase by day 7, highlighting cell differentiation and structural development over time.
3 citations
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February 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” This study observed that using 3D dermal papilla microtissues enhances hair follicle regeneration and gene expression compared to 2D cultures, indicating their potential for hair growth drug screening.