April 2024 in “Journal of translational medicine” Melanocytes are important for normal body functions and have potential uses in regenerative medicine and disease treatment.
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human skin cells produce proenkephalin, which changes with environmental factors and skin diseases.
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September 2021 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Dexpanthenol helps human hair follicle cells grow by preventing aging and death, and by supporting growth signals.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “Life science alliance” Pantethine may boost the immune system's ability to fight sarcoma.
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October 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dihydrotestosterone can be made from dehydroepiandrosterone in skin cells without needing testosterone.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking casein kinase 1 in skin cells can help melanocyte precursors move better, potentially helping with conditions like vitiligo or gray hair.
53 citations,
March 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human skin cells have a high-affinity system for biotin transport, crucial for skin health.
36 citations,
January 2018 in “Scientific reports” Eating glucoraphanin can help prevent psychosis in offspring whose mothers had immune system activation.
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August 2006 in “Endocrinology” The vitamin D receptor is involved in multiple body functions beyond calcium regulation, including immune response and rapid reactions not related to gene activity.
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October 2022 in “Cell Reports Physical Science” New wound healing method using nanoparticles in a gel speeds up healing and reduces infection and inflammation.
May 2024 in “European Journal of Immunology” Vitamin B5 and coenzyme A may help regulate the immune system and could improve treatments for chronic diseases and cancer.
September 2023 in “Plant journal” A protein called GIS3 is important for the growth of root hairs in Arabidopsis by controlling two genes with the help of certain growth signals.
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January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” Adult mesenchymal stem cells can help regenerate tissues and are promising for healing bones, wounds, and hair follicles.
1 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of the Medical Sciences (Berkala Ilmu Kedokteran)” Transplanting melanocyte stem cells from hair follicles can effectively treat vitiligo.
Treating vitiligo with stem cells and melanocytes from hair, along with UVB light, works better than without the light.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking a specific immune cell signal can trigger hair growth.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found that the Leptin receptor is a consistent marker for hair follicle dermal cells, which may help future hair research.
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February 2009 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Skin stem cells are crucial for maintaining and repairing the skin and hair, using a complex mix of signals to do so.
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August 2012 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects” TGF-β signaling is crucial for stem cell maintenance, differentiation, and has implications for cancer treatment.
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in immunology” Certain types of T cells are essential for healthy skin and play a role in skin diseases, but more research is needed to improve treatments.
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September 2005 in “The American journal of pathology” Activin helps skin growth and healing mainly through stromal cells and affects keratinocytes based on its amount.
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September 2017 in “Developmental biology” The circadian clock influences the behavior and regeneration of stem cells in the body.
75 citations,
October 2016 in “Genes & Development” Cells in hair follicles help create fat cells in the skin by releasing a protein called Sonic Hedgehog.
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November 2012 in “Tissue Engineering Part B-reviews” Hair follicle stem cells are a promising source for tissue repair and treating skin or hair diseases.
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April 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Epidermal stem cells could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
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December 2004 in “Differentiation” Tooth papilla cells can help regenerate hair follicles and grow hair.
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August 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicle stem cells show signs of low oxygen levels, which may be important for hair growth and preventing baldness.
25 citations,
December 1992 in “Seminars in cell biology” Skin stem cells are maintained by signals from nearby cells and vary in their ability to renew and mature.
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January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” Adipose-derived stem cells show promise in treating skin conditions like vitiligo, alopecia, and nonhealing wounds.
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Inflammation plays a key role in activating skin stem cells for hair growth and wound healing, but more research is needed to understand how it directs cell behavior.