9 citations
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April 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that nestin is an important marker for identifying HMB-45-negative cells in nodular melanomas, particularly in the dermal parts.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report describes a novel NECTIN4 gene mutation linked to ED-syndactyly syndrome 1 in a young girl, contributing to the understanding of this rare ectodermal dysplasia.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that nestin-negative hair follicle stem cells can differentiate into neural stem cell-like cells, but not mature neurons, through a multi-step neuro-induction process.
January 2025 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Using mouse hair follicle organoids, this study demonstrated that BMP4 plays a key role in controlling hair follicle coloration and growth, as well as directing Nestin-positive stem cells towards becoming melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells responsible for hair color.
29 citations
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March 2016 in “Cell cycle/Cell cycle (Georgetown, Tex. Online)” This study observed that isoproterenol directs hair-follicle-associated pluripotent stem cells to differentiate into cardiac muscle cells in large numbers, forming tissue sheets of beating heart muscle cells in culture.
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.
47 citations
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August 2012 in “Cell Cycle” This study found that multipotent, nestin-expressing stem cells from the upper part of hair follicles can proliferate significantly and differentiate into various cell types, showing potential for nerve and spinal cord repair.
32 citations
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January 2014 in “Cells tissues organs” This study reports that hair follicle stem cells, termed HAP stem cells, can differentiate into neuronal and glial cells, enhancing nerve repair and locomotor recovery after injury.
11 citations
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March 2016 in “Cell cycle/Cell cycle (Georgetown, Tex. Online)” This study found that young host mice rejuvenated aged hair follicles after transplantation, while aged host mice did not support hair growth from transplanted follicles.
18 citations
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January 2013 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that K15 is a useful marker for investigating the role of stem cells in canine hair follicle tumours, while nestin is not optimal.
In this study, researchers found that bulge cells cultured from rat hair follicles demonstrated stem cell characteristics and could differentiate into neural and glial lineages.
3 citations
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April 2019 in “Stem cells international” This study found that CRABP1, Nestin, and Ephrin B2 are expressed in both the tumor stroma and invasive front of skin adnexal tumors and basal cell carcinomas.
10 citations
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May 2023 in “iScience” In this study, researchers found that Sox9 is critical for determining whether Nestin+ stem cells in adult mouse skin develop into melanocytes or glial cells, offering insights into possible paths for melanoma research.
5 citations
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September 2015 in “PLoS ONE” This study demonstrated that Gelfoam® histoculture supports extensive growth of both hair shafts and sensory nerves from isolated mouse whisker follicles over prolonged periods.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Methods in molecular biology” This study found that hair-follicle-associated pluripotent stem cells can promote nerve repair and growth in a 3D culture model and potentially differentiate into cardiac muscle cells, offering advantages over other stem cell types for regenerative medicine.
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.
80 citations
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September 2007 in “Cell Cycle” This study found that nestin-expressing cells in the hair follicle bulge exhibit multipotent stem cell-like properties and can generate neural cells both in vitro and in vivo.
1 citations
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January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” This study found that hair follicle stem cells are multipotent and can enhance nerve regeneration and function in mice, showing potential as an accessible source for treating peripheral nerve injuries.
January 2016 in “Methods in molecular biology” This study identified a population of GFP-expressing nestin-positive cells in transgenic mice hair follicles that varied in location during different hair cycle phases, suggesting a shared relationship with neural stem cells.
10 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed research international” In this study, dermal papilla cells from rat vibrissae showed potential for treating CNS injuries by secreting neurotrophic factors and promoting neuronal differentiation more effectively than bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells.
June 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that nestin-expressing hair follicle-derived cells express higher levels of certain neurotrophic factors and neural markers, indicating potential for neuroregenerative therapy applications.
August 2026 in “Cancer Science” In this study, researchers observed that nestin-expressing cells in mice can differentiate into blood-vessel-like and nerve-like structures within human melanoma tumors, while bevacizumab treatment altered the origin of these structures to trans-differentiated melanoma cells without significantly impacting tumor growth.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” In this study, transplanted whisker follicles from ND-GFP mice aided spinal cord repair in injured mice, and surprisingly, also grew long hair shafts at the site of transplantation.
In this study, researchers explored how hypoxic preconditioning affects the survival and oxidative stress resilience of nestin-expressing hair follicle stem cells and SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells, focusing on changes in gene expression for HIF1α, BDNF, and VEGF.
50 citations
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February 2007 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” This study found that hair follicle stem cells can effectively enhance nerve regeneration and restore function in peripheral nerve injuries in mice, suggesting their potential as a source for autologous stem cell therapy.
1 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of dermatology” This case report describes a 29-year-old Japanese man with follicular mucinosis, suggesting nestin-positive, multipotent hair follicle stem cells may be involved in reticular epithelial degeneration of the outer root sheath.
June 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study revealed that nestin-expressing progenitor cells capable of becoming ORS keratinocytes are present during both hair follicle development and in adult hair follicles.
May 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that nestin-expressing unipotent progenitor cells capable of differentiating into outer root sheath keratinocytes are present during hair follicle development and in adult hair follicles.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Scientific reports” This study found that nestin-expressing progenitor cells, capable of becoming ORS keratinocytes, are present in both developing and adult mouse hair follicles.
54 citations
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January 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that in scarring alopecia, stem cells are differentially localized, suggesting that both inner and outer root sheath stem cells, rather than just follicular bulge stem cells, are involved.