46 citations
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September 2014 in “Tissue engineering. Part A” This study found that a 3D Matrigel culture technique for dermal papilla cell spheroids can enhance hair follicle inductivity and induce hair-like fiber differentiation in vitro, even with high-passage cells.
15 citations
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September 2018 in “Applied Biological Chemistry” This review discusses the development of Matrigel and its role in identifying thymosin beta 4 as a regenerative protein, without reporting new experimental findings.
5 citations
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May 2024 in “BMC Biotechnology” This study found that using three-dimensional cell culture with Matrigel enhances the biological function and stemness of stem cells, leading to improved soft tissue repair and healing by activating the host microenvironment and autologous stem cells.
4 citations
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July 2022 in “Annals of translational medicine” This study successfully developed 3D hair follicle organoids from neonatal mouse epidermal and dermal cells, showing structural and molecular resemblance to native anagen hair follicles.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review summarizes the roles of matricellular proteins in skin stem cell niches, highlighting their contribution to stem cell fate, self-renewal, and potential implications for wound healing and aging.