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September 2009 in “Stem Cells” This study reported that GFP labeling driven by the K15 promoter enables visualization and selection of stem cells in adult human scalp hair follicles for further analysis and manipulation.
October 2009 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” This study demonstrates that using a K15 promoter-driven GFP labeling technique allows for the identification and characterization of epithelial stem cells in adult human hair follicles.
May 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that nestin-expressing unipotent progenitor cells capable of differentiating into outer root sheath keratinocytes are present during hair follicle development and in adult hair follicles.
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June 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that new cells are incorporated into the dermal papilla during the early anagen phase of the hair cycle, which may influence hair growth consistency and follicle size changes.
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May 2021 in “Small ruminant research” This study of Liaoning cashmere goats identified nine keratin proteins as markers of the secondary hair follicle cycle, providing insights that may enhance cashmere quality and production.