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GlossaryLgr5 (Leucine-rich repeat-containing G-protein coupled receptor 5)

protein marker for adult stem cells in hair follicles

Lgr5, or Leucine-rich repeat-containing G-protein coupled receptor 5, is a protein that serves as a marker for adult stem cells in various tissues, including hair follicles. It plays a crucial role in the regeneration and repair of these tissues, making it significant in studies related to hair growth and alopecia.

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research Distinct Tooth Regeneration Systems Deploy a Conserved Battery of Genes

September 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”

Different fish use the same genes to regrow teeth.

research Leucine-Rich Repeat-Containing G-Protein-Coupled Receptors as Markers of Adult Stem Cells

291 citations , April 2010 in “Gastroenterology”

Certain proteins, Lgr5 and Lgr6, are important markers of adult stem cells and are involved in tissue repair and cancer development.

research Dynamic Signals for Hair Follicle Development and Regeneration

60 citations , July 2011 in “Stem Cells and Development”

Certain signals and genes play a key role in hair growth and regeneration, and understanding these could lead to new treatments for skin regeneration.

research Studying SARS-CoV-2 Infectivity and Therapeutic Responses with Complex Organoids

36 citations , August 2021 in “Nature Cell Biology”

Organoids can help study COVID-19 and develop treatments, but face challenges like instability and limited renewal.

research Distinct Expression Profile of Stem Cell Markers, LGR5 and LGR6, in Basaloid Skin Tumors

9 citations , January 2017 in “Virchows Archiv”

LGR5 and LGR6 are expressed differently in various skin tumors, which may offer clues about their origins.

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