32 citations
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February 2002 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study reported that canine dermal papilla cells showed a distinct growth pattern and strong collagen IV and laminin staining compared to dermal fibroblasts.
18 citations
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November 2013 in “Molecules and Cells” This study found that a novel 3D in vitro culture condition improved stemness markers and proliferation potential in human dermal stem/progenitor cells compared to traditional 2D methods.
417 citations
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September 2005 in “PLoS biology” This study developed molecular signatures for dermal papilla cells and their niche, uncovering novel signaling regulators and genes linked to hair disorders, which may inform future hair development research.
208 citations
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December 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that dermal papilla and peribulbar dermal sheath cup cells in mice can both induce hair follicle formation, suggesting they may have similar functional roles in hair growth.
25 citations
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June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that macrophage-stimulating protein (MSP) enhanced hair growth in both human hair follicles cultured in vitro and in mice through the promotion of anagen phase induction.