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GlossaryChondrocytes

specialized cells that produce and maintain cartilage tissue

Chondrocytes are specialized cells found in cartilage, a flexible connective tissue in the body. They produce and maintain the cartilaginous matrix, which consists of collagen and proteoglycans, essential for the tissue's structure and function.

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The Importance of Basonuclin 2 in Adult Mice and Its Relation to Basonuclin 1

research The Importance of Basonuclin 2 in Adult Mice and Its Relation to Basonuclin 1

14 citations , March 2016 in “Mechanisms of Development”

Basonuclin 2 is vital for the development of facial bones, hair follicles, and male germ cells in adult mice, and its absence can lead to dwarfism and abnormal follicles.

research Sexual Dimorphism of Growth Plate Prehypertrophic and Hypertrophic Chondrocytes in Response to Testosterone Requires Metabolism to Dihydrotestosterone by Steroid 5-Alpha Reductase Type 1

27 citations , February 2005 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry”

Male cells need DHT to respond to testosterone, while female cells do not.

Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Scientific Support for Multiple Therapies

research Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Scientific Support for Multiple Therapies

13 citations , January 2015 in “Stem cells international”

Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) are promising for multiple therapies, but more research is needed to fully understand and optimize their use.

Cartilage to Bone Transformation During Fracture Healing Is Coordinated by the Invading Vasculature and Induction of the Core Pluripotency Genes

research Cartilage to Bone Transformation During Fracture Healing Is Coordinated by the Invading Vasculature and Induction of the Core Pluripotency Genes

160 citations , January 2017 in “Development”

Blood vessels and specific genes help turn cartilage into bone when bones heal.

SOX9 in Organogenesis: Shared and Unique Transcriptional Functions

research SOX9 in Organogenesis: Shared and Unique Transcriptional Functions

10 citations , September 2022 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences”

SOX9 is essential for the development of various organs and hair follicles.

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community Microneedling and aloe vera to recruit stem cells.

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Microneedling combined with aloe vera may stimulate dormant stem cells in hair loss areas. Minoxidil is also suggested for better results.