learn Osteopontin signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
research Sox21 Regulates Anapc10 Expression and Determines the Fate of Ectodermal Organs 22 citations, July 2020 in “iScience” Sox21 is crucial for tooth development and enamel formation by preventing cells from changing into a different type.
research Ectopic Sebaceous Glands in the Hair Follicle Matrix: Case Reports and Literature Review of This Embryogenic Anomaly 3 citations, November 2018 in “Curēus” The cause and importance of misplaced oil glands in the hair follicle are not well understood.
research Clonal Growth of Dermal Papilla Cells in Hydrogels Reveals Intrinsic Differences Between Sox2-Positive and Sox2-Negative Cells In Vitro and In Vivo 68 citations, December 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sox2-positive dermal papilla cells have unique characteristics and contribute more to skin and hair follicle formation than Sox2-negative cells.
research Conversion of the Nipple to Hair-Bearing Epithelia by Lowering Bone Morphogenetic Protein Pathway Activity at the Dermal-Epidermal Interface 41 citations, October 2008 in “The American journal of pathology” Blocking a specific protein signal can make hair grow on mouse nipples.
research Biological Characterization of Cultured Dermal Papilla Cells and Hair Follicle Regeneration In Vitro and In Vivo 24 citations, February 2006 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Cultured dermal papilla cells can regenerate hair follicles and sustain hair growth.