6 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” In this study, adipose-derived stem cells from human scalp were successfully directed towards chondrocyte differentiation, with TGF-beta3 and BMP-6 growth factors proving effective for in vitro chondrogenesis.
March 2024 in “Tissue engineering. Part A” In this study, researchers observed that applying negative pressure to nude mice led to a significant increase in hair follicle growth and angiogenesis, suggesting potential for hair regeneration through mechanisms involving SOX-9, LHX-2, and β-catenin mediation.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study observed that while some progenitor cells were present in the partially bald areas of androgenic alopecia in Indian men, the completely bald areas lacked these cells, suggesting potential timing for therapeutic intervention targeting hair follicle stem cell activity.
3 citations
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December 2024 in “Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition” In this study, researchers found that reducing FGF20 expression in dermal papilla cells of fine-wool sheep impedes the growth and differentiation of hair follicle stem cells, providing insights into wool trait improvement and regenerative medicine applications.
1 citations
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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.
15 citations
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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.
10 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatology” This study reported higher levels of certain proteins, such as DAX-1, SRY, and WT-1, in the bald scalp of patients with androgenetic alopecia.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that in sheep, the microRNA oar-miR-377 regulates hair follicle development by targeting the SLC24A2 gene, and identified a genetic variation associated with wool quality, suggesting potential markers for breeding.
8 citations
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November 2020 in “Nature Communications” This study demonstrates that Tp63-expressing epithelial stem cells from non-skin tissues can respond to skin morphogenetic signals and contribute to the formation of hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and epidermis.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers found that CD4 is expressed on murine K5+ keratinocytes, and its expression is crucial for maintaining epidermal stem cell balance and wound repair capacity, particularly during aging.
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.
3 citations
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February 2014 in “Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine” This study observed that Wnt5a mRNA expression in mice correlates with the hair cycle and inhibits hair follicle growth by antagonizing the Wnts pathway.
27 citations
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April 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study identified overexpression of certain immune-related genes and underexpression of genes in specific signaling pathways in premature androgenetic alopecia, suggesting potential new therapeutic targets.
16 citations
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March 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report identifies a novel mutation in a patient with trichorhinophalangeal syndrome 1 and reduced TRPS 1 protein expression in hair follicle tissues compared to normal subjects.
1 citations
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November 2020 in “Biochemical Society transactions” This narrative review discusses the discovery of plasticity in epidermal stem cells using single-cell transcriptomics, but reports no new results; it highlights the potential implications for regenerative medicine.
13 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” This study found that the vitamin D receptor, but not its ligand, regulates genes involved in hair cycle progression, suggesting a role in integrating hormone signaling pathways for hair and epidermal functions.
10 citations
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September 2022 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This review discusses the roles of the transcription factor SOX9 in organ development and maintenance, providing insights into its regulation and diverse functions, but reports no new experimental results.
1 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair follicle stem cells have significant potential for treating various disorders.
August 2019 in “Stem cells” This paper reviews the role of miRNAs in stem cell therapies and hair follicle growth, reporting no new findings but highlighting recent insights into fertility treatment and wound healing.
May 2026 in “Apollo (University of Cambridge)” In this review, the authors discuss how SOX9 functions as a key regulator of epithelial cell fate and tissue repair, suggesting its role in integrating environmental signals, which could inform regenerative medicine approaches despite potential risks like fibrosis and cancer.
321 citations
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March 2015 in “Nature” This study found that super-enhancers are essential for hair follicle stem cell identity, lineage commitment, and plasticity in mice, with SOX9 being a key regulator of these chromatin dynamics.
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.
January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
80 citations
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May 2011 in “Nature Cell Biology” This review discusses the progress in identifying stem cells responsible for tissue regeneration and highlights technological advances in tracking their behavior, but reports no new clinical results.
24 citations
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October 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study suggests that controlling light exposure can influence cashmere growth by triggering hair follicles to enter their active growth phase sooner, potentially involving the CSDC2 gene as a key regulator.
19 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” The study suggests that abnormal activation of hair follicle stem cells and Wnt10b/β-catenin signaling may contribute to the development of sebaceous neoplasms.
7 citations
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August 2020 in “Genes” This study mapped gene expression in different skin structures of dogs, finding similarities to humans that support using dogs as models for human skin diseases.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” In this study, researchers found that treating dermal papilla cells with synovial fluid and laser photobiomodulation increases the expression of chondrocyte marker genes, indicating potential promotion of chondrogenic differentiation.
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.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Journal of Human Immunity” This study found that administering minoxidil and PGE2 to pregnant mice with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome models corrected multiple developmental anomalies, including thymus growth and parathyroid positioning, by targeting prenatal mesenchymal differentiation.