40 citations
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December 2015 in “Stem Cells International” This review discusses the roles that mesenchymal stem cells may play in reepithelialization of wounds, but reports no new clinical results.
36 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This review explores the potential of using genetically-manipulated stem cells as both therapeutic agents and gene delivery vehicles for enhanced wound regeneration, but it reports no new clinical results.
31 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review summarizes the anatomy and physiology of the arrector pili muscle and discusses its potential role in hair loss disorders, reporting no new clinical results.
29 citations
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December 2005 in “BioEssays” This study found that Wnt/β‐catenin signaling influences the hair follicle regeneration process by prompting quiescent stem cells to enter the cell cycle and is necessary for maintaining the stem cell pool.
23 citations
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January 2015 in “Stem cells international” This study found that keratin coatings from human hair may improve the colony-forming efficiency of human mesenchymal stem cells by moderating donor variability, suggesting a potential use in clinical applications.
23 citations
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July 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that follicular stem cells in hair follicles are more sensitive to the antiproliferative effects of glucocorticoids compared to basal keratinocytes due to incomplete desensitization.
22 citations
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June 2013 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review discusses the mechanisms governing epidermal stem and progenitor cell differentiation, emphasizing the balance necessary for maintaining skin barrier function, and reports no new experimental findings.
22 citations
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October 2011 in “Bone” This study found that androgen signaling has complex effects on bone formation in male AR3.6-transgenic mice, with varying impacts based on the embryonic lineage of cells.
19 citations
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April 2015 in “Developmental Dynamics” This study reports that dynamic interactions between stem cells and their niche, influenced by macro-environmental factors, regulate regenerative behavior in integument pattern formation.
16 citations
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September 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review provides guidance on using two-photon microscopy for real-time and long-term visualization of stem cell activity in live mice skin, focusing on its application in researching skin and stem cell biology.
13 citations
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December 2014 in “Stem Cells” This study found that quiescent bulge stem cells, when prevented from contributing to hair follicle and epidermal regeneration, did not affect hair follicle growth or wound healing in the short term.
11 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, basal cell carcinoma developed in Ptch-deficient mice only after chemical treatment, not skin wounding, suggesting a second unknown event is necessary for tumor formation.
9 citations
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January 2021 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that Sox10 may play a role in early hair follicle development and cycling, as it is expressed in specific regions of the hair follicle during different phases of the hair cycle in mice.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter discusses the skin stem cell niche as a complex ecosystem and highlights the diverse components and interactions that influence stem cell function, but it reports no new experimental results.
9 citations
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March 2013 in “Expert opinion on biological therapy” This article reviews recent research on adult epidermal stem cells, discussing their properties and potential for reprogramming into patient-specific therapies, and emphasizes the need for further development while minimizing cancer risk.
9 citations
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March 2011 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” This review discusses current stem cell technologies, their potential therapeutic uses, and imaging techniques for tracking transplanted cells, without reporting new experimental results.
6 citations
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July 2023 in “Nature cell biology” In this study, re-activating SOX9 in adult epidermal stem cells led to a fate switch towards hair follicle stem cell identity, with altered chromatin dynamics and oncogenic activation, contributing insights into developmental processes and cancer pathways.
5 citations
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January 2016 in “Stem Cells International” This study found that epidermal stem cells in nonglabrous skin are connected to the distal end of the arrector pili muscle, which may play a role in epidermal renewal and wound healing.
3 citations
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February 2014 in “Advances in Stem Cells” This study concluded that placental mesenchymal stem cells from aborted fetal tissue may serve as an in vitro model for studying spontaneous abortion mechanisms and potential regenerative therapies due to their abnormal gene expression and differentiation capabilities.
3 citations
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different stem cells have benefits and challenges for tissue repair, and more research is needed to find the best types for each use.
2 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that bulge keratinocytes in mice develop resistance to glucocorticoid treatment more slowly than interfollicular keratinocytes and do not significantly aid in repairing glucocorticoid-induced skin atrophy within five days.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Cell Death and Disease” This review discusses the role of various genetic regulators in maintaining human mesenchymal stem cell stemness and highlights strategies for ex-vivo expansion, but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “Cell Death Discovery” This study found that SMAD2 overexpression in human hair follicle stem cells promoted differentiation and apoptosis while inhibiting proliferation, and Smurf2 upregulation limited mouse wound healing by suppressing the SMAD2/NANOG/DNMT1 axis.
February 2026 in “Human Cell” This study found that factors released by mesenchymal stromal cells can enhance the proliferation and migration of keratinocytes in vitro, which may contribute to improved understanding of their role in wound healing and potential applications in dermal regeneration therapies.
April 2025 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” This study found that human dermal stem/progenitor cells demonstrated greater proliferation and differentiation potential than hair follicle dermal papilla cells, which showed increased expression of hair regeneration markers.
December 2024 in “Highlights in Science Engineering and Technology” This review discusses the potential of hair follicle stem cells in hair regeneration therapies but reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further research to address existing challenges in their application.
In this study, researchers describe a technique for preparing mesenchymal stem cells to optimize hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting future plans to assess stem cell characteristics and hair density improvements through flow cytometry and trichoscopy.
May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that hair follicle stem cells, when transplanted in a rat model of ischaemic stroke, migrated to affected areas, expressed neuron-specific markers, and reduced infarct volume, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits.
April 2020 in “Journal of animal research” In this study, researchers identified hair follicle stem cells in the bulge region of canine hair follicles, suggesting potential applications for future translational research.
33 citations
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October 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study suggests that human and mouse hair follicle stem cells may support nerve repair and provide a practical source of stem cells for neurological therapies.