January 2020 in “Open University of Cape Town (University of Cape Town)” In this study, neonatal mouse mesenchymal cells showed hair-inducing capabilities, which were lost during in vitro propagation but could be partially restored through specific high-density culture methods.
26 citations
,
January 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study developed an in vitro system to analyze human skin progenitor cells' ability to form hair peg-like structures, providing insights for engineering hair follicle organoids.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A single medium, PRIME AIRLIFT, supports better human hair follicle formation in grafts.
This study utilized a pigmented human epidermal equivalent model to incorporate melanocytes into the epidermis and found enhanced differentiation potential compared to conventional in vitro systems, reflecting in vivo cellular trajectories and highlighting melanocyte-to-keratinocyte communication pathways.
73 citations
,
January 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that connexin 43-negative cells in the basal layer of the epidermis could serve as markers for keratinocyte stem cells, aiding their identification and separation.