17 citations
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January 2014 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” This study reports that epidermal neural crest stem cells from dogs (cEPI-NCSC) can generate neural crest derivatives and may offer a new cell-based therapy for canine spinal cord injury, with potential as a model for human treatments.
November 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers used NIR-II fluorescence imaging to track the survival and migration of EPI-NCSCs in rat models, finding that these stem cells aided in repairing facial nerve defects when applied via acellular nerve allografts.
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April 2014 in “PubMed” This rat study found that a PLGA conduit filled with neural crest stem cells derived from hair follicles showed promising results in repairing peripheral nerve injuries, partially restoring sensory function and improving nerve structure.
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January 2015 in “Development” This study reports that human epidermal neural crest stem cells from hair follicles can be quickly differentiated into highly pure human Schwann cells without genetic manipulation, suggesting their potential for therapeutic applications.
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July 2019 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The study suggests that nestin-expressing progenitor cells can differentiate into outer root sheath keratinocytes in hair follicles, indicating distinct progenitors for different hair follicle and epidermal components.