research A New Tool for Conditional Gene Manipulation in a Subset of Keratin-Expressing Epithelia
The Megsin-Cre transgene is a new tool for genetic manipulation in the skin and upper digestive tract.
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research Lgr5 Marks Cycling, Yet Long-Lived, Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Lgr5 is a marker for active, long-lasting stem cells in mouse hair follicles.
research Fate of Prominin-1 Expressing Dermal Papilla Cells During Homeostasis, Wound Healing, and Wnt Activation
Prominin-1 expressing cells in the dermal papilla help regulate hair follicle size and communication but don't aid in skin repair.
research Increased Rate of Hair Regrowth in Mice with Constitutive Overexpression of Del1
Mice genetically modified to produce more Del1 protein had faster hair regrowth.
research Wnt Signaling, Lgr5, and Stem Cells in the Intestine and Skin
Lgr5 is a marker for active, self-renewing stem cells in the intestine and skin, important for tissue maintenance.
research Cultured Peribulbar Dermal Sheath Cells Can Induce Hair Follicle Development and Contribute to the Dermal Sheath and Dermal Papilla
Certain cells from hair follicles can create new hair and contribute to hair growth when implanted in mice.
research Ferreting Out Stem Cells From Their Niches
New methods have greatly improved our understanding of stem cell behavior and roles in the body.
research Hair Follicle and Interfollicular Epidermal Stem Cells Make Varying Contributions to Wound Regeneration
Different skin stem cells help heal wounds, with hair follicle cells becoming more important over time.
research CCN2 Modulates Hair Follicle Cycling in Mice
The protein CCN2 controls hair growth by affecting hair follicle formation and stem cell activity in mice.
research Acute Sensitivity of the Oral Mucosa to Oncogenic K-ras
Oncogenic K-ras causes rapid cancerous changes in the mouth's lining.
research Mechanisms of Submucosal Gland Morphogenesis in the Airway
LEF1 is essential for the development of airway glands and is regulated by the Wnt/ß-catenin pathway.
research Dermal EZH2 Orchestrates Dermal Differentiation and Epidermal Proliferation During Murine Skin Development
Dermal EZH2 controls skin cell development and hair growth in mice.
research Dermal EZH2 Simultaneously Orchestrates Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Dependent Dermal Differentiation and Retinoic Acid Signaling Dependent Epidermal Proliferation During Murine Skin Development
Ezh2 controls skin development by balancing signals for dermal and epidermal growth.
research Dermal EZH2 Simultaneously Orchestrates Dermal Differentiation and Epidermal Proliferation During Murine Skin Development
Dermal EZH2 controls skin cell growth and differentiation in mice.
research Wnt-Dependent De Novo Hair Follicle Regeneration in Adult Mouse Skin After Wounding
Hair follicles can regrow in wounded adult mouse skin using a process like embryo development.
research Nerve-Derived Sonic Hedgehog Defines a Niche for Hair Follicle Stem Cells Capable of Becoming Epidermal Stem Cells
Nerve signals are crucial for hair follicle stem cells to become skin stem cells and help in wound healing.
research Identification of Stem Cell Populations in Sweat Glands and Ducts Reveals Roles in Homeostasis and Wound Repair
The study found that sweat glands contain different types of stem cells that help with healing and maintaining healthy skin.
research Wnt1/β-Catenin Injury Response Activates the Epicardium and Cardiac Fibroblasts to Promote Cardiac Repair
Wnt1/βcatenin signaling is crucial for heart repair after injury.
research Hair Follicle Aging Is Driven by Transepidermal Elimination of Stem Cells via COL17A1 Proteolysis
Hair loss and aging are caused by the breakdown of a key protein in hair stem cells.
research Self-Organizing and Stochastic Behaviors During the Regeneration of Hair Stem Cells
Hair stem cell regeneration is controlled by signals that can explain different hair growth patterns and baldness.
research Markers of Epidermal Stem Cell Subpopulations in Adult Mammalian Skin
The document concludes that adult mammalian skin contains multiple stem cell populations with specific markers, important for understanding skin regeneration and related conditions.
research Wnt Signaling Regulates Symmetry of Division of Neural Stem Cells in the Adult Brain and in Response to Injury
Wnt signaling helps control how brain stem cells divide and is important for brain repair after injury.
research EdnrB Governs Regenerative Response of Melanocyte Stem Cells by Crosstalk with Wnt Signaling
EdnrB signaling helps melanocyte stem cells regenerate and could be targeted to treat pigmentation issues.
research Lineage Analysis of Epidermal Stem Cells
Skin stem cells maintain and repair the outer layer of skin, with some types being essential for healing wounds.
research BLIMP1 Is Required for Postnatal Epidermal Homeostasis but Does Not Define a Sebaceous Gland Progenitor Under Steady-State Conditions
BLIMP1 is essential for skin maintenance but not for defining sebaceous gland progenitors.
research Genetic Fate Mapping Using Site-Specific Recombinases
The document concludes that careful design of genetic fate mapping experiments is crucial for accurate cell lineage tracing in mice.
research Sebaceous Gland Abnormalities in Fatty Acyl CoA Reductase 2 (Far2) Null Mice Result in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
Deleting the Far2 gene in mice causes sebaceous gland issues and patchy hair loss.
research DMBA/TPA Treatment Is Necessary for Basal Cell Carcinoma Formation from Patched Deficient Epidermal Cells in Ptch Flox/Flox CD4Cre +/- Mice
Genetic mutation and carcinogen treatment are both needed for skin cancer to develop in these specific mice.
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research Stabilization of Epithelial Beta-Catenin Compromises Mammary Cell Fate Acquisition and Branching Morphogenesis
Too much β-catenin activity can mess up the development of mammary glands and make them more like hair follicles.