This study found that GPC1 is a key regulator of angiogenesis in hair follicles and may be an interesting target for addressing alopecia in dermatology research.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, mice lacking the Mcpip1 gene in their myeloid cells did not develop SCC-like tumors but instead showed increased melanocyte activity and hair loss, indicating a distinct role for myeloid Mcpip1 in skin cancer development compared to keratinocyte Mcpip1.
68 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported that a three-dimensional hydrogel culture system supports the growth and maintenance of distinct dermal papilla cell types, crucial for skin reconstitution assays in neonatal mice.
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September 1980 in “Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society” This study observed that dermal dendritic cells migrate to the epidermis in mouse tail and back skin, correlating with changes in epidermal physiology like ortho- and parakeratosis.
January 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study suggests that DcR3 can reprogram macrophages towards a reparative state, enhancing wound healing and hair follicle regeneration, making it a potential target for treating chronic wounds and alopecia.
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August 2019 in “BMC Genetics” This study identified a target relationship between miR-148a, miR-10a, and BMP7, suggesting these microRNAs influence dermal papilla cell proliferation and may regulate hair follicle growth.
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January 2018 in “PeerJ” This study successfully optimized a culture strategy for dermal papilla cells and established an immortalized cell strain, iDP6, which is suitable for research and application.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A single medium, PRIME AIRLIFT, supports better human hair follicle formation in grafts.
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the use of Dermal Papilla cells as in vitro models for studying hair growth modulators, emphasizing their role in aiding the development of new hair treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
September 2012 in “대한피부과학회지” In this study, Dsc 1 was highly expressed in certain layers of fetal epidermis and hair follicle but not in basal cells or oral mucosa, indicating its potential role in maintaining epithelial integrity.
December 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In a mouse model study, researchers observed that the absence of MCPIP1 in myeloid cells decreased susceptibility to chemically induced skin papillomas but caused significant hair loss and skin pigmentation changes, suggesting a role for MCPIP1 in skin carcinogenesis and follicle integrity.
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September 2005 in “PLoS biology” This study developed molecular signatures for dermal papilla cells and their niche, uncovering novel signaling regulators and genes linked to hair disorders, which may inform future hair development research.
August 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”
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April 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that ovine dermal papilla cells exhibit robust aggregation in culture, offering a model to investigate the regulation of hair follicle dermal papilla size.
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January 2013 in “Stem Cells and Development” This study suggests that dermal stem/progenitor cells can be enriched by intracellular granularity and display high proliferation and differentiation potential in vitro, distinguishing them from other fibroblasts and progenitors.
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September 1996 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” 6 citations
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September 1996 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” 17 citations
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology” This study found that after 24 weeks of DPCP treatment for alopecia areata, there was a significant increase in new capillaries and hair regrowth detectable by videocapillaroscopy.
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August 2016 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” This article describes a method using the CUBIC protocol to clarify and visualize molecular and cellular interactions in mouse skin biopsies at single cell resolution, but does not provide new biological findings.
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study found that ovine dermal papilla cells exhibit robust aggregation and alkaline phosphatase activity, regulated by Wnt/β-catenin signaling, providing insights for improving wool performance and hair regeneration therapies.
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August 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, engineered skin substitutes containing murine dermal papilla cells developed hair follicle-like structures when grafted onto mice, suggesting a model for generating chimeric hair.
In this study, researchers developed a novel bio-patch from decellularized freeze-dried tumor tissues and hair melanin nanoparticles, which demonstrated enhanced wound healing in vivo by reducing oxidative stress, suppressing inflammation, and promoting angiogenesis.
6 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” This study found that human dermal fibroblasts can promote the viability and proliferation of microvascular endothelial cells in vitro, revealing important interactions at play in hair growth.
June 2026 in “Materials Today Bio” This study reported that a decellularized porcine amniotic membrane hydrogel can alleviate inflammation and promote tissue repair in a UVB-induced skin inflammation model, suggesting its potential as a regenerative treatment for photodamage-associated skin injuries.
11 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Advanced Research” This study found that PC 3DP models are reliable preclinical tools that could potentially customize treatment strategies and predict patient prognoses by correlating drug sensitivity profiles with clinical outcomes, though larger patient cohort validation is needed to confirm clinical utility.
28 citations
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March 2010 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” Skin cells can help create early hair-like structures in lab cultures.
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September 1996 in “PubMed” This study found that dermal papilla and dermal sheath cells from human scalp tissue differ from interstitial dermal fibroblasts in morphology and produce varying levels of TGF-beta 2.
August 2015 in “PubMed Central” This study suggests that epithelial-derived Pop-Up Keratinocytes (ePUKs) may be a promising cell source for regenerative medicine due to their specific phenotypic traits and their influence on wound healing.
53 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that cultured hair follicle dermal sheath cup cells exhibit immune privilege properties, partly through the expression of PD-L1, which impacts co-cultured immune cells' behavior.
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June 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, post-treatment with DCO was found to speed up epidermal wound healing after micro-needling of 3D skin models while maintaining the treatment's immunostimulatory benefits, potentially optimizing aftercare and reducing patient recovery time.