121 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” In this study, human hair follicle pluripotent stem cells transplanted into severed mouse sciatic nerves differentiated into Schwann cells and supported nerve regeneration, offering a promising alternative to embryonic or iPS cells for regenerative medicine.
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January 2009 in “Human cell culture” 11 citations
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June 2010 in “Medical Molecular Morphology” 
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October 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study suggests that human and mouse hair follicle stem cells may support nerve repair and provide a practical source of stem cells for neurological therapies.
91 citations
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March 2011 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” This article describes protocols for isolating and expanding human epidermal neural crest stem cells and discusses their potential for cell-based therapies in regenerative medicine, but reports no new clinical results.