January 2006 in “Chieh P'ou Hsueh Pao” This study established a method for selecting human hair follicle stem cells through quick-adherence to collagen, and found that β-catenin plays a role in their proliferation and differentiation.
January 2005 in “中华医学杂志：英文版” This study found that residual sweat glands in hypertrophic scar tissues may regenerate from adult epidermal stem cells or residual glands after burn injury.
January 2013 in “Shiyong yixue zazhi” In this study with mouse follicle stem cells, astraglus polysaccharide increased markers of cell proliferation and gene expression, suggesting a potential mechanism for treating alopecia and promoting hair growth.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicle stem cells show signs of low oxygen levels, which may be important for hair growth and preventing baldness.
January 2014 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that rabbit hair follicle stem cells, combined with electro-spun nano silk fibers, successfully constructed a tissue-engineered urethra, suggesting potential for future in vivo repair studies.
