235 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This study found that androgenetic alopecia may involve a defect in the conversion of hair follicle stem cells to progenitor cells, as demonstrated by a reduced presence of progenitor cells in bald scalp samples.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “Scientific reports” In this study, one type of commercial culture medium supported expression of stem cell markers in hair follicle epithelial stem cells, but their differentiation potential and hair follicle-inducing ability declined over time.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Methods in molecular biology” This chapter reviews the methodology for isolating and differentiating CD34+ HAP stem cells into neural cells, but provides no new research results.
11 citations
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September 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that vascular endothelial growth factor may protect hair follicle stem cells from androgen-induced apoptosis in androgenic alopecia patients via the PI3K/Akt pathway.
13 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Neural Transmission” In this study, CD34-positive progenitor cells in irradiated salivary glands were observed to potentially aid in blood vessel formation and remodeling, suggesting their role in tissue healing after radiotherapy.
April 2011 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Bald men with male pattern baldness still have hair stem cells, but lack certain cells needed for hair growth.
January 2011 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Bald men with male pattern baldness still have hair stem cells, but lack certain cells needed for hair growth.
January 2011 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Bald men with male pattern baldness still have hair stem cells, but lack certain cells needed to grow hair.
419 citations
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March 2005 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study demonstrated that ND-GFP stem cells from the hair-follicle bulge area can differentiate into various cell types, including neurons, suggesting their potential as a source for therapeutic applications.
30 citations
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February 2017 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” This study found that applying TPA to mice accelerated hair follicle regeneration by activating Akt and Wnt/ß-catenin signaling pathways, involving hair follicle stem cell proliferation.
25 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cell Science” This study suggests that glycoproteins tenascin-C and tenascin-W may influence the migration and proliferation of CD34-positive stem cells in mouse whisker follicles.
January 2026 in “Materialia” In this study, porcine collagen acellular dermal matrix scaffolds combined with mice platelet-rich plasma were associated with increased hair density and follicle regeneration in mice with alopecia, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach.
June 2023 in “Dermatopathology” In this case report, researchers described a unique skin lesion in a 55-year-old woman, identifying it as folliculosebaceous cystic hamartoma with an unusual combination of spindle cell lipomatous and neural components, which had not been previously documented in such cases.
25 citations
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March 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that while VDR is crucial for maintaining hair follicles in mice, their degeneration may be linked to impaired cell migration during hair growth phases rather than stem cell loss.
January 2023 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” In a single case study, researchers reported increased hair density using a trypsin-isolated cell suspension containing CD34 and CD200 positive cells for treating grade III androgenetic alopecia.
July 2026 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” This study found that intradermal injections of plant-derived exosomes in adults with early-stage alopecia increased stem cell activity, activated Wnt signaling pathways, and reduced certain immune cell populations, providing insights into their role in hair follicle regeneration and suggesting potential for hair restoration therapy.
June 2019 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” In this study, hyaluronic acid filler injections in albino rats increased subcutaneous tissue thickness, collagen and elastic fibers, and vascularization, suggesting potential benefits for combating skin aging and defects.
5 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” In this study, the researchers found that combining physical dermabrasion with chemical peeling increased growth factors and neuropeptides more than chemical peeling alone in porcine skin samples.
53 citations
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April 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, ectopic Wnt10b-mediated β-catenin activation in hair follicles resulted in larger regenerating anagen hair structures, an effect modulated by the Wnt inhibitor DKK1.
89 citations
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May 2005 in “Stem Cells” This study found that keratinocyte stem cells in mouse skin are closely related to side population or BCRP1-positive cells based on their localization and marker expression.
January 2026 in “Medicina” In this study, researchers documented the immunohistochemical distribution of CD34 in basal cell carcinoma and found distinct patterns of CD34 expression, with variations in CD34 positivity between different areas of BCC tumor stroma and adjacent skin regions.
6 citations
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March 2018 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” This study found that immunohistochemistry can effectively distinguish between tricholemmoma and basal cell carcinoma, with BerEP4 and CD34 serving as key differentiators.
88 citations
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December 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that interfollicular injection of autologous CD34+ cell-containing PRP preparation improved hair count and thickness in patients with pattern hair loss, with better results than placental extract treatment.
28 citations
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March 2010 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” This study identified specific markers that can distinguish between stem cells in different regions of human scalp hair follicles, offering potential strategies for cell sorting and purification based on these markers.
13 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” This study describes a method for isolating stem cells and keratinocytes from mouse hair follicles using FACS technology, facilitating the study of stem cell biology.
5 citations
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December 2017 in “Tissue and cell/Tissue & cell” This study observed that skin stem cells in dogs could be identified using CD34 and CD200 markers, although further refinement in isolation and cultivation methods is needed for better identification.
March 2020 in “Central European Journal of Biology” This study found that isolated hair follicle outer root sheaths from mice can regenerate new dermal papillary structures in vitro, with stem cells and neutrophils playing key roles in the regeneration process.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that epidermal-specific deletion of aPKCλ in mice disrupted hair follicle stem cell quiescence and regeneration, leading to abnormal hair cycling and skin changes.
144 citations
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June 2008 in “Cell Cycle” This study found that in mice, transplanting hair follicle stem cells promoted recovery from spinal cord injury, as these cells largely differentiated into Schwann cells aiding nerve repair.
September 2023 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” This study introduces a new method to isolate stem cells from the hair follicle outer root sheath of equine skin, demonstrating that these cells, named eMSCORS, proliferate efficiently and can differentiate similarly to adipose tissue-derived MSCs, offering a promising alternative for equine veterinary applications.