learn Osteopontin signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
research A Novel Mutation in the FERMT1 Gene in a Spanish Family with Kindler’s Syndrome 8 citations, December 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Researchers found a new mutation in the FERMT1 gene in a Spanish family with Kindler syndrome.
research ILK Modulates Epithelial Polarity and Matrix Formation in Hair Follicles 22 citations, December 2013 in “Molecular biology of the cell” ILK is essential for proper hair follicle development and structure.
research Extracellular Matrix as a Regulator of Epidermal Stem Cell Fate 57 citations, March 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The extracellular matrix is crucial for controlling skin stem cell behavior and health.
research Mapping the Molecular and Structural Specialization of the Skin Basement Membrane for Inter-Tissue Interactions 35 citations, May 2021 in “Nature communications” The skin's basement membrane has specialized structures and molecules for different tissue interactions, important for hair growth and attachment.
research Epithelial-Mesenchymal Micro-Niches Govern Stem Cell Lineage Choices 214 citations, April 2017 in “Cell” Different small areas within hair follicles send specific signals that control what type of cells stem cells become.