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Glossary Cell Fate

process determining cell's specialized function or type

Cell fate refers to the final specialized function or type that a cell is destined to become during development. This process is influenced by various signals and environmental factors that guide the cell to differentiate into specific cell types, such as skin cells, nerve cells, or hair follicle cells. Understanding cell fate is crucial for fields like regenerative medicine and developmental biology, as it helps in manipulating cells for therapeutic purposes.

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research Cell fate decisions: emerging roles for metabolic signals and cell morphology

100 citations , November 2017 in “EMBO Reports”

This review discusses the roles of metabolism, reactive oxygen species, intracellular pH, and cell morphology in influencing cell fate decisions during stem cell differentiation but reports no new experimental results.

research Mouse notch: expression in hair follicles correlates with cell fate determination.

150 citations , May 1993 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology”

This study suggests that mNotch expression plays a significant role in hair follicle differentiation and cell fate selection within the follicle during development.

research Linking chromatin dynamics, cell fate plasticity, and tissue homeostasis in adult mouse hair follicle stem cells

3 citations , July 2017 in “Endogenous locus-driven H-Ras G12V expression induces senescence-like phenotype in primary fibroblasts of the Costello syndrome mouse model”

This study found that mouse hair follicle stem cells in a quiescent state exhibit greater chromatin dynamics and de-differentiation potential, suggesting higher cell fate plasticity compared to their proliferative or differentiated counterparts.

research Spatiotemporal Switches in Progenitor Cell Fate Govern Upper Hair Follicle Growth and Maintenance

2 citations , February 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

In this study, researchers used quantitative fate mapping to investigate how the infundibulum, part of the epidermis, is maintained during adulthood, finding that progenitors maintain this tissue through stochastic cell fate choices, with cells at the bottom providing transient support during hair growth phases.

research Multi-scale modeling for cell fate specification during regeneration and development

January 2020 in “eScholarship (California Digital Library)”

This study used multi-scale hybrid models to explore how signaling factors affect skin wound healing and embryo development, suggesting that different levels of fibrin clot density influence scar formation.

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community Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?

140 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.

community Beyond Minoxidil & Finasteride: What if the Answer to Male Pattern Baldness is... on Our Faces? (A Naval Officer's Wild Idea & Why It's Not So Crazy)

10 months ago

Exploring the idea of using facial hair properties for scalp regeneration in male pattern baldness, considering the potential of transferring androgen-resistant characteristics from facial hair to the scalp. Challenges include complexity, scalability, aesthetics, and safety, but the concept encourages innovative thinking beyond current treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and hair transplants.

community Adipocyte lipolysis activates epithelial stem cells for hair regeneration through fatty acid metabolic signaling

23 upvotes 10 months ago

Fatty acid metabolic signaling can activate epithelial stem cells for hair regeneration. Oleic and palmitoleic acids showed the best results, but practical application on humans remains uncertain.

community Topical serum made from monounsaturated fatty acids that triggered rapid hair growth in mice within 20 days

450 upvotes 5 months ago

A topical serum made from monounsaturated fatty acids showed rapid hair growth in mice within 20 days, but it remains experimental for humans. Users humorously discussed the frequent success of hair growth treatments in mice and expressed skepticism about translating these results to humans.

community Crazy growth after adding ostrich oil + microneedling in 2 months. (already on treatment previously)

65 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The user experienced significant hair growth after adding ostrich oil and weekly microneedling to their existing treatment of topical dutasteride and minoxidil. They believe the combination of ostrich oil and microneedling contributed to the results, although some users suggest the increased microneedling frequency might be the main factor.

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learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Stem Cell Factor

What is stem cell factor and why is it used in hair growth treatments? Stem cell factor promotes hair growth by signaling cell survival and division.
How does stem cell factor help activate dormant hair follicles? Stem cell factor activates dormant hair follicles by signaling through the c-Kit receptor.
Are stem cell factor products safe for long-term scalp use? Stem cell factor products lack proven long-term safety for scalp use.
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