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GlossaryMultipotent

stem cells that can develop into several related cell types

Multipotent refers to a type of stem cell that has the ability to develop into multiple, but limited, cell types within a particular tissue or organ. For example, hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow are multipotent because they can differentiate into various types of blood cells, but not into cells of other tissues like neurons or muscle cells. This characteristic makes them crucial for tissue repair and regeneration in specific areas of the body.

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research Morphogenesis and Renewal of Hair Follicles from Adult Multipotent Stem Cells

949 citations , January 2001 in “Cell”

Adult mouse skin contains stem cells that can create new hair, skin, and oil glands.

research Lrig1 Expression Defines a Distinct Multipotent Stem Cell Population in Mammalian Epidermis

503 citations , May 2009 in “Cell stem cell”

Lrig1 marks a unique group of stem cells in mouse skin that can become different skin cell types.

research Multipotent Nestin-Positive, Keratin-Negative Hair-Follicle Bulge Stem Cells Can Form Neurons

419 citations , March 2005 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences”

Hair-follicle stem cells can become neurons.

research Multipotent Hair Follicle Stem Cells Promote Repair of Spinal Cord Injury and Recovery of Walking Function

144 citations , June 2008 in “Cell Cycle”

Hair follicle stem cells can help repair spinal cord injuries and improve walking.

research Microenvironmental Reprogramming of Thymic Epithelial Cells to Skin Multipotent Stem Cells

116 citations , August 2010 in “Nature”

Scientists turned rat thymus cells into stem cells that can help repair skin and hair.

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community Microneedling and aloe vera to recruit stem cells.

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Microneedling combined with aloe vera may stimulate dormant stem cells in hair loss areas. Minoxidil is also suggested for better results.