3 citations,
August 2018 in “Stem cells international” Hair follicle cells help maintain and support stem cells and blood cell formation.
48 citations,
June 2014 in “Neurobiology of Disease” The study suggests that motor neurons created from stem cells of patients with spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy show signs of the disease, including changes in protein levels and cell functions.
34 citations,
April 2018 in “EMBO journal” The protein SLC1A3 is important for activating skin stem cells and is necessary for normal hair and skin growth in mice.
23 citations,
May 2013 in “Virology” HPV16 oncogenes disrupt the normal activity of hair follicle stem cells.
77 citations,
July 2020 in “Cell” Muscles and nerves that cause goosebumps also help control hair growth.
4 citations,
May 2023 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” BMI1 is essential for preventing hair greying and maintaining hair color.
17 citations,
September 2016 in “Stem cells translational medicine” Using bioreactors, scientists can grow more skin stem cells that keep their ability to regenerate skin and hair.
3 citations,
January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different stem cells have benefits and challenges for tissue repair, and more research is needed to find the best types for each use.
1 citations,
November 2020 in “Biochemical Society transactions” Different types of skin stem cells can change and adapt, which is important for developing new treatments.
5 citations,
September 2010 in “Cancer Prevention Research” The research suggests new treatments for skin cancer could target specific cell growth pathways.
3 citations,
November 2011 in “Small GTPases” Researchers found that hair follicle stem cells can become squamous cell carcinoma due to Ras activation, which could lead to new treatments.
May 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” The ABCA4 gene protects hair follicle stem cells from toxic vitamin A byproducts.
55 citations,
March 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Research on epidermal stem cells has advanced significantly, showing promise for improved clinical therapies.
15 citations,
September 2007 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” Embryonic and adult stem cells are valuable for improving skin grafts and cell therapy.
51 citations,
September 2020 in “Cell Metabolism” Glutamine metabolism affects hair stem cell maintenance and their ability to change back to stem cells.
31 citations,
September 2013 in “Stem Cells” Smad1 and Smad5 are essential for hair follicle development and stem cell sleepiness.
25 citations,
June 2021 in “Developmental Cell” Dying cells can help with faster healing and new hair growth by releasing a growth-promoting molecule.
265 citations,
July 2012 in “Cell” The study found that sweat glands contain different types of stem cells that help with healing and maintaining healthy skin.
136 citations,
May 2019 in “Cells” Stem cell therapy, particularly using certain types of cells, shows promise for treating hair loss by stimulating hair growth and development, but more extensive trials are needed to confirm these findings.
124 citations,
February 2018 in “Nature Reviews Genetics” Stem cell plasticity is crucial for wound healing but can also contribute to cancer development.
74 citations,
January 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” The conclusion is that hair growth can be improved by activating hair cycles, changing the surrounding environment, healing wounds to create new hair follicles, and using stem cell technology.
66 citations,
July 2015 in “Journal of Molecular Biology” The document concludes that for hair and feather growth, it's better to target the environment around stem cells than the cells themselves.
66 citations,
December 2013 in “Nature Cell Biology” Inactive hair follicle stem cells help prevent skin cancer.
50 citations,
December 2013 in “Stem Cells” Stem cell niches are adaptable and key for tissue maintenance and repair.
30 citations,
February 2017 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” TPA promotes hair growth by increasing stem cell activity and activating specific cell signals.
26 citations,
December 2016 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” New drugs for heart disease may be developed from molecules secreted by stem cells.
7 citations,
July 2020 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” RT1640 treatment reverses gray hair and promotes hair growth in mice.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin's dermal layer contains true stem cells with diverse functions and interactions that need more research to fully understand.
January 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A specific enzyme is essential for proper hair follicle stem cell development and healthy skin.
202 citations,
August 2017 in “Nature cell biology” Lactate production is important for activating hair growth stem cells.