April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reports a new optimized protocol for isolating and labeling single cells from neonatal mouse skin, enabling high-quality single cell RNA sequencing for lineage-specific cell analysis.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that blocking apoptosis during the catagen phase in mice disrupts hair follicle stem cell niche architecture, delaying subsequent hair regeneration cycles.
November 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, Almet et al. (2023) compiled integrated single-cell RNA sequencing data from multiple mouse datasets to investigate how fibroblasts evolve during wound healing by examining changes in the extracellular matrix and signaling pathways.
November 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study does not report results but provides integrated single-cell RNA sequencing data from multiple mouse wound healing models, offering resources for studying fibroblast-driven changes in the extracellular matrix and signaling during the healing process.
This study identified a high proportion of dual TCR Treg cells in both lymphoid and non-lymphoid tissues of mice, revealing their tissue specificity, TCR repertoire characteristics, and functional phenotypes.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the TSPEAR gene cause a new form of ectodermal dysplasia affecting hair and tooth development.
June 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study developed a comprehensive atlas of human scalp tissue to uncover cell states and lineages in hair follicles, identifying disease-specific cellular changes associated with non-scarring and scarring hair loss, which may offer new diagnostic and therapeutic insights.
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October 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study introduces scINSIGHT, a method to analyze single-cell RNA sequencing data that outperforms existing techniques in identifying gene expression patterns across different biological conditions.
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July 2025 in “Genetics Selection Evolution” In this study, using scRNA-seq, researchers detailed the gene expression and cell differentiation processes in goat fetal horn buds, identifying crucial roles for dermal and epithelial cells in horn initiation and highlighting potential genetic factors involved in horn morphogenesis.
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March 2022 in “Genome biology” This study introduces scINSIGHT, a method that showed improved performance over existing approaches in identifying gene expression patterns and cellular processes in heterogeneous scRNA-seq datasets from different biological conditions.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology/Journal of animal science and biotechnology” This paper reviews the advancements and applications of single-cell transcriptomics in animal research, highlighting its potential to enhance understanding of animal nutrition, health, genetics, and disease models.
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August 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study developed the iCOUNT tool, which provides insights into stem cell behavior by tracking cell division events and molecular consequences in human and mouse neural stem/progenitor cells.
May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study used cashmere goats to reveal distinct intermediate states of dermal papilla cells, each with specific roles in hair growth, shedding, and regeneration.
This study investigated dual TCR Treg cells in mouse tissues, revealing a high proportion and diverse pairing patterns compared to single TCR Tregs, providing insights into their origins and characteristics across different tissue locations.
In this study, researchers analyzed over 5,000 T cells per sample using scRNA+TCR-seq technology and found that dual TCR Tregs are present in high proportions across various mouse tissues, showing unique TCR pairing patterns, V(D)J usage, and mRNA expression compared to single TCR Tregs.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that Wan strain Angora rabbits with high wool production exhibited higher hair follicle density and identified long noncoding RNAs that may regulate this trait.
September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that Wan strain Angora rabbits with high wool production had higher hair follicle density and identified five long noncoding RNAs as potential regulators of this trait.
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study investigated single-cell changes in photoaged skin, revealing distinct cell clusters and increased activity in PD-L1 and PD-1 pathways in sun-exposed areas, enhancing understanding of UVA-induced skin damage and potential prevention targets for photoaging and UV-induced skin cancers.
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this study, researchers prepared a humanized CXCL12 antibody for alopecia areata treatment, finding it significantly delayed disease onset in mice and reduced immune cell activation, suggesting potential as an immune modulatory therapy.
April 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study identified a specific genetic variant in the CCHCR1 gene that may contribute to alopecia areata through impaired keratinization, suggesting an alternative mechanism beyond autoimmune causes.
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May 2019 in “Frontiers in genetics” This study reported that specific non-coding RNAs may regulate the hair follicle cycle in Angora rabbits by acting as competitive endogenous RNAs, enhancing understanding of ncRNA roles in hair growth.
This study found that 62 plasma proteins are significantly associated with the risk of obstructive sleep apnea, offering potential targets for new therapeutic strategies.
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November 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified genes that may regulate cashmere fineness in Liaoning Cashmere Goats by analyzing skin cell types and exploring gene expression in secondary hair follicle dermal papilla cells.
This study utilized a pigmented human epidermal equivalent model to incorporate melanocytes into the epidermis and found enhanced differentiation potential compared to conventional in vitro systems, reflecting in vivo cellular trajectories and highlighting melanocyte-to-keratinocyte communication pathways.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mechanical tension worsens keloid scars by activating inflammation and fibrosis pathways.
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January 2021 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that high wool-producing Wan Strain Angora rabbits had higher hair follicle density and identified potential regulatory long noncoding RNAs that may influence this trait.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that CYP11A1-derived vitamin D3 analogs inhibit fibroblast proliferation and decrease collagen production through VDR expression, showing potential antifibrotic and antiproliferative activity in human dermal fibroblasts.
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May 2021 in “Science Advances” In this study, researchers found that electrospun membranes with aligned surface topography advanced the immune response towards an adaptive stage and highlighted the role of T cells in hair follicle regeneration in mice, showcasing the intricate interactions between immune and skin cells.
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November 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article reviews skin regeneration and fibrosis, identifying key cellular and molecular players, and emphasizing the potential to manipulate the postwound environment to promote regeneration over fibrosis.
July 2025 in “Cell & Bioscience” Specific immune cells and pathways contribute to hair follicle inflammation and hair loss, suggesting potential treatments for lichen planopilaris.