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March 2022 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” Dog hair follicle stem cells can turn into fat cells.
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March 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A substance called Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor can protect certain hair follicle stem cells from damage caused by androgens, suggesting a new possible treatment for hair loss.
August 2023 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Melatonin may protect hair follicle stem cells from damage caused by chemotherapy.
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June 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Stress in hair follicle stem cells causes inflammation in a chronic skin condition through a specific immune response pathway.
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