72 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that mice with a specific loss of DNA methyltransferase 1 showed uneven epidermal thickness, reduced hair regeneration, and progressive alopecia, emphasizing DNA methylation's role in stem cell homeostasis.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “Methods in molecular biology” This study describes a method for labeling and tracking hair follicle stem cells in mouse skin using a Cre/lox recombination system with tamoxifen, providing insights into stem cell behavior and contribution to tissue regeneration.
6 citations
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March 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that nestin-positive, K15-negative cells in hair follicles may play a crucial role in hair follicle regeneration in patients with alopecia areata.
6 citations
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July 2018 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” This study found that scalp hair follicles had higher expression of cytokeratin 15 and distinct hair layers compared to other body regions, highlighting differences in hair follicle characteristics.
5 citations
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” This study suggests that gamma-ray irradiation affects hair follicle density, structure, and pigmentation in mice, with some changes observed in later hair cycles.
