learn Osteopontin signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
research Integrin α3β1 in Hair Bulge Stem Cells Modulates CCN2 Expression and Promotes Skin Tumorigenesis 5 citations, May 2020 in “Life science alliance” Removing integrin α3β1 from hair stem cells lowers skin tumor growth by affecting CCN2 protein levels.
research Laminin-511 Is an Epithelial Message Promoting Dermal Papilla Development and Function During Early Hair Morphogenesis 102 citations, August 2008 in “Genes & Development” Laminin-511 is crucial for early hair growth and maintaining important hair development signals.
research Isolating Subpopulations of Human Epidermal Basal Cells Based on Polyclonal Serum Against Trypsin-Resistant CSPG4 Epitopes 2 citations, December 2016 in “Experimental cell research” The research found a way to identify and study skin cells with stem cell traits, revealing they behave differently in culture and questioning current stemness assessment methods.
research Glutamine Metabolism Controls Stem Cell Fate Reversibility and Long-Term Maintenance in the Hair Follicle 51 citations, September 2020 in “Cell Metabolism” Glutamine metabolism affects hair stem cell maintenance and their ability to change back to stem cells.
research Lymphatic Vessels Interact Dynamically with the Hair Follicle Stem Cell Niche During Skin Regeneration In Vivo 44 citations, September 2019 in “The EMBO Journal” Lymphatic vessels are essential for hair follicle growth and skin regeneration.