32 citations
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January 2014 in “Cells tissues organs” This study reports that hair follicle stem cells, termed HAP stem cells, can differentiate into neuronal and glial cells, enhancing nerve repair and locomotor recovery after injury.
64 citations
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May 2015 in “Cell Cycle” This study found that hair follicle stem cells from mice can differentiate into beating cardiac muscle cells, suggesting potential applications for heart regeneration in regenerative medicine.
212 citations
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August 2004 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study found that nestin-driven GFP labels blood vessels originating from hair follicles in mice, which could be used to study early events in skin angiogenesis and for antiangiogenesis drug screening.
50 citations
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February 2007 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” This study found that hair follicle stem cells can effectively enhance nerve regeneration and restore function in peripheral nerve injuries in mice, suggesting their potential as a source for autologous stem cell therapy.
6 citations
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March 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that nestin-positive, K15-negative cells in hair follicles may play a crucial role in hair follicle regeneration in patients with alopecia areata.