November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study generated a transcriptomic map of human hair follicles, identifying compartment-specific gene expression profiles that can aid in developing targeted therapies for hair follicle disorders.
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found variable outcomes in hair loss treatment with autologous cell-based therapy using DSC cells, with certain gene markers showing inconsistent correlations with treatment efficacy.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that matrix progenitor cells in hair follicles move in a conveyor-belt-like fashion along the dermal papilla, changing their transcriptional states and lineage potential as they differentiate into inner hair follicle layers.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” In this study, researchers identified gremilin-2 as a highly specific gene to the dermal sheath cup, suggesting it plays a key role in maintaining its properties.
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March 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that injecting autologous dermal sheath cup cells significantly increased hair density and diameter in male and female pattern hair loss compared to a placebo for up to 9 months.