4 citations
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May 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study reviews the role of the KIT ligand and receptor pathway in managing melanocyte and mast cell-related skin diseases, examining how its regulation can lead to potential therapies for conditions like vitiligo, melanoma, and mastocytosis. Results are not reported.
260 citations
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June 2011 in “Cell” This study found that Wnt signaling in the hair follicle is crucial for coordinating the behavior of epithelial and melanocyte stem cells, which drives hair regeneration and melanocyte differentiation in mice.
240 citations
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April 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” This review discusses the identification and characteristics of melanocyte stem cells, emphasizing their role in hair pigmentation, greying, and skin repigmentation, but reports no new research findings.
164 citations
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February 2010 in “Journal of Cell Science” This study demonstrates that stem cells from human foreskins, which lack hair follicles, can differentiate into melanocytes and migrate to the epidermis, potentially altering our understanding of pigmentation disorders.
66 citations
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December 2014 in “Nature Communications” Fibroblasts can be turned into melanocytes for potential skin treatments.
