April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that, in mice, different precursor populations give rise to Merkel cells in hairy versus glabrous skin, but their formation is controlled by a common genetic program involving FGFR2 signaling.
May 2018 in “Cell stem cell” This study reports that myoepithelial cells in submucosal glands can act as reserve stem cells, regenerating surface airway epithelium after severe injury through a mechanism involving Sox9 and Wnt signaling.
This study found that fibroblast growth factor 20 (Fgf20) orchestrates the movement and behavior of dermal fibroblasts, directing their formation into dermal condensates during hair follicle development in mice.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Fgf20 signaling facilitates fibroblast migration and influences dermal condensate cell development during hair follicle morphogenesis by supporting cellular activities such as cell cycle exit and specific cell shape adoption.
March 2018 in “Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard (DASH) (Harvard University)” In this study, chronic stress signals were found to delay hair follicle stem cell activation and negatively impact their niche components in rodents.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This case report identified a 6-month-old girl with congenital generalized hypertrichosis and gingival hyperplasia, where a de novo CNV on chromosome 17q24.2-24.3 was associated with reduced expression of ABCA5 and SOX9.
This study found that human hair follicles can be used to generate induced pluripotent stem cells, which can then efficiently differentiate back into keratinocytes.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that Sox2 and BMP signaling may be key regulators of pigmentation and melanocyte migration, as suggested by experiments in mice, human biopsies, and cell co-cultures.
This study found that gels containing glycyrrhizic acid and aqueous Glycyrrhiza glabra extract significantly reduced underarm hair growth in terms of area, thickness, length, and number compared to their gel bases.
This study found that STAT5 activation and Sox18 are key in regulating hair follicle induction and cycling, while transducing SKPs with active STAT5B improved wound healing by reducing inflammation.
January 2014 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study suggests that certain electrical settings may enhance hair growth by stimulating dermal papilla cell proliferation and increasing gene expression related to hair growth in vitro and in rabbit skin.
April 2013 in “Cancer Research” This study confirmed the presence of specific stem cell populations in SKH1 hairless mice skin, including CD34+/α6-integrin+ cells, which are important for investigating ultraviolet radiation-induced carcinogenesis.
August 2009 in “PHARMACY: Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia (Pharmaceutical Journal of Indonesia)” This study concluded that ethanolic extract of Morinda may enhance hair growth in male rabbits.
January 2000 in “Time to knit” This article describes the extraction and characterization method for wedelolactone from Eclipta alba but presents no new clinical results.
This study found that finasteride could enhance the stemness of dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential benefits for hair regeneration approaches.
April 2026 in “Cytotherapy” This study identifies macrophage-mediated immune signaling as a crucial factor in activating hair follicle stem cells and promoting hair regeneration, offering a new model for testing regenerative therapies for alopecia.
December 2019 in “University of Malaya Students Repository” This study found that Soxhlet extraction is more effective at removing the toxin mimosine from Leucaena leucocephala, and mimosine shows promise as a biodiesel additive due to its antioxidative properties.
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October 2017 in “Circulation” The researchers reported that introduction of SOX9 in ischemic heart tissues is linked to cardiac fibrosis, marking it as a potential target for future therapeutic strategies.
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December 2009 in “Cell stem cell” This study suggests that skin-derived precursors from Sox2(+) hair follicle dermal cells have the potential to function as dermal stem cells, supporting hair morphogenesis, dermal maintenance, and wound-healing.
December 2019 in “Thèses en ligne de l'Université Toulouse III (Université Toulouse III)” This study found that the expression of the protein SOX2 is associated with the potential for beige adipocyte formation and adipocyte plasticity in both human and mouse models.
December 2014 in “Tesis Doctorals en Xarxa (Consorci de Serveis Universitaris de Catalunya)” In this study, researchers found that overexpressing SOX2 in colorectal cancer cell lines can cause DNA damage and cell death, while repressing it reduces tumor growth and cell aggressiveness.
December 2019 in “theses.fr (ABES)” This research found that human adipose stem cells maintained their immaturity and potential to differentiate into beige adipocytes in an endothelial growth medium, correlating with increased SOX2 expression linked to beige and brown adipocyte activation.
This study found that OCT4B1 isoform expression was elevated in tissue and blood samples from patients with inflammatory bowel disease, suggesting a potential role in tissue repair.
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December 2015 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that human adult dermal fibroblasts can express markers typically associated with neural cells, suggesting potential pitfalls in relying on immunophenotyping alone for cell identity verification.
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January 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses the roles of hypoxia and epigenetics in cellular reprogramming and their contributions to tissue regeneration, reporting no new experimental results.
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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.
November 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study observed that MRI treatment increased expression of stemness-related genes and colony formation in umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells without affecting viability or apoptosis, suggesting enhanced quality for therapeutic use.
June 2026 in “Cell Regeneration” This review highlights the roles of key transcription factors and signaling pathways in regulating olfactory epithelium regeneration, discussing recent advances in single-cell and spatial transcriptomics as well as organoid models to enhance understanding of olfactory regeneration mechanisms.
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February 2012 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This review discusses recent advances in understanding hair follicle stem cell dynamics and interactions, but it reports no new experimental findings.
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June 2005 in “Developmental dynamics” This study found that Runx3 deficiency in mice affects hair type and shape, suggesting it may regulate hair formation through interactions between dermal and epidermal layers.