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September 2002 in “Genes to Cells” This study suggests that label-retaining cells in the hair follicle contribute to follicular renewal, indicating a specific role in the hair cycle by proliferating during the late telogen phase.
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April 2010 in “Developmental Cell” This study found that in mice, inactivating beta-catenin in the dermal papilla reduces hair follicle progenitor proliferation and disrupts the hair cycle.
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June 2001 in “American Journal of Pathology” This article explores the complexity and significance of the hair follicle, emphasizing new insights into its biological roles and the involvement of p53 in follicular regression.
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July 2016 in “Anatomical Science International” This study revealed that in androgenic alopecia, the proximal attachment of the arrector pili muscle to the hair follicle is often lost or significantly reduced.
This article reviews the current understanding of the localization, characteristics, and potential markers of epidermal stem cells, and reports no new experimental results.