214 citations
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April 2017 in “Cell” This study found that micro-niches within hair follicles create heterogeneity among stem cells and transit-amplifying cells, leading to specialized progenitors that control tissue morphogenesis and regeneration.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers observed that the combination of hair progenitors and their micro-niche changes every three days in mouse zigzag hair, and disruptions in specific genes affected this rhythm, highlighting the importance of this periodic change for normal hair morphology.
21 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study used single-cell RNA-sequencing data from mouse skin to reveal that fibroblasts show high transcriptional plasticity during wound healing, forming transient microniches early on and stratifying scar tissue into distinct molecular layers over time.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Advances in stem cells and their niches” This review discusses the role of dermal papilla cells in hair follicle morphogenesis and regeneration and reports no new results; the authors emphasize the importance of these cells in hair growth and pigmentation regulation.
16 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Internal Medicine” This review discusses the role of cellular heterogeneity and interaction in the skin's ability to maintain homeostasis despite cancer-causing mutations, noting the potential for these cells to also drive tumor formation, but reports no new clinical results.