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specialized cells that support and regulate small blood vessels

Pericytes are specialized cells that wrap around the small blood vessels, known as capillaries, in the body. They play a crucial role in maintaining blood-brain barrier integrity, regulating blood flow, and supporting the growth and repair of blood vessels. In the context of hair biology, pericytes are important for providing the necessary nutrients and oxygen to hair follicles, which can influence hair growth and health.

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research Exploring Pericyte and Cardiac Stem Cell Secretome Unveils New Tactics for Drug Discovery

26 citations , December 2016 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics”

New drugs for heart disease may be developed from molecules secreted by stem cells.

research Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Scientific Support for Multiple Therapies

13 citations , January 2015 in “Stem cells international”

Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) are promising for multiple therapies, but more research is needed to fully understand and optimize their use.

research Multiscale Spatial Mapping of Cell Populations Across Anatomical Sites in Healthy Human Skin and Basal Cell Carcinoma

2 citations , January 2024 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America”

The research created a detailed map of skin cells, showing that certain cells in basal cell carcinoma may come from hair follicles and could help the cancer grow.

research Exploring Human Skin Aging at the Single-Cell Level

2 citations , February 2021 in “Developmental Cell”

Middle-aged skin shows aging signs, and quercetin might help delay them.

research Multi-Scale Spatial Mapping of Cell Populations Across Anatomical Sites in Healthy Human Skin and Basal Cell Carcinoma

1 citations , August 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”

The research created a detailed map of skin cells, showing that certain cells in basal cell carcinoma may come from hair follicles and could help the cancer grow.

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