November 2016 in “Oncology Letters” This study suggests that the expression patterns of keratin and filaggrin indicate milia may originate from the outermost cells of the hair bulge in the outer root sheath.
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March 2015 in “International Journal of Oncology” This study successfully established Tsc2-deficient embryonic stem cells from Eker rats and found these cells have distinct gene expression compared to non-mutant cells, which could help identify new therapeutic targets for TSC-related pathogenesis.
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July 2018 in “Stem cell research” This study reported that reprogramming keratinocytes from plucked hair provides an easy, non-invasive, and efficient method for generating pluripotent iPSCs without the need for medical professionals or operating rooms.
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June 2022 in “Cells” This study reports improved methods for harvesting and processing keratinocytes from plucked human hair, enhancing their utility in generating donor-specific induced pluripotent stem cells more efficiently and reliably.
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July 2011 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” This article reviews the role of adult stem cells in tissue homeostasis and wound repair, focusing on their regulation within the murine hair follicle's specialized niche, but it presents no new findings.