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June 2012 in “Stem Cells” This study found that depletion of TACE in mouse hair follicles led to impaired stem cell maintenance and hair loss, implicating TACE and EGFR signaling in hair follicle stem cell homeostasis.
October 2010 in “eCommons (Cornell University)” This study found that mouse hair follicle stem cells use symmetric cell division for maintenance and fate determination, and identified Gata6 as a crucial factor for their differentiation.
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February 2012 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This review discusses advancements in understanding the biology and pathology of the epidermis and hair follicles, reporting no new clinical results but highlighting the synergy between research and dermatologic patient care.
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February 2009 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” This review discusses the reuse of molecular mechanisms involved in embryonic skin development for maintaining adult epidermal homeostasis and reports no new results.
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April 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle stem cells rely on nearby blood vessels for their maintenance and function.