This study found that human hair follicles can be used to generate induced pluripotent stem cells, which can then efficiently differentiate back into keratinocytes.
7 citations
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July 2018 in “Stem cell research” This study reported that reprogramming keratinocytes from plucked hair provides an easy, non-invasive, and efficient method for generating pluripotent iPSCs without the need for medical professionals or operating rooms.
8 citations
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March 2015 in “International Journal of Oncology” This study successfully established Tsc2-deficient embryonic stem cells from Eker rats and found these cells have distinct gene expression compared to non-mutant cells, which could help identify new therapeutic targets for TSC-related pathogenesis.
3 citations
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June 2022 in “Cells” This study reports improved methods for harvesting and processing keratinocytes from plucked human hair, enhancing their utility in generating donor-specific induced pluripotent stem cells more efficiently and reliably.
70 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Molecular Cell Biology” This review summarizes recent advances in organoid technology for generating tissue models from the three germ layers and reports no new experimental results.
64 citations
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December 2012 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” This study reports the successful generation of inducible pluripotent stem cells from mesenchymal stem cells derived from human hair follicles, marking a novel method of reprogramming these cells.
26 citations
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May 2011 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” This study found that mouse embryoid bodies adhered quickly and differentiated efficiently into cardiomyocytes on negatively charged poly(sodium p-styrene sulfonate) hydrogels, similar to their behavior on gelatin-coated polystyrene.
18 citations
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November 2016 in “PeerJ” This study found that hair follicles can be used to generate pluripotent stem cells, which successfully differentiate into keratinocytes and may improve hair regeneration and grafting for medical applications.
October 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle dermal stem cells help control hair growth timing by regulating signals at the hair germ–dermal papilla interface.
19 citations
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July 2011 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” This article reviews the role of adult stem cells in tissue homeostasis and wound repair, focusing on their regulation within the murine hair follicle's specialized niche, but it presents no new findings.
10 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” This study reports that using activated platelet-rich plasma releasate in the preparation of bioengineered hair follicle germs enhanced follicular gene expression and significantly improved hair regeneration in vitro.
45 citations
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November 2017 in “Biomaterials” This study demonstrated a method for large-scale preparation of self-sorted hair follicle germs in vitro, which successfully generated hair follicles when transplanted into the skin of nude mice.
40 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article explains the structure and multifunctional roles of the human skin, including its protective, regulatory, and sensory functions, but does not report new research findings.
April 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In a keratinocyte-specific knockout mouse model, this study found that deleting GRK2 disrupted hair follicle homeostasis, causing cyst-like structures, abnormal growth patterns, and eventual hair loss, suggesting potential links to immune-mediated alopecias.
277 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
19 citations
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April 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study identified distinct gene expression patterns in wool follicle bulbs that may play important roles in wool follicle cycling and regeneration in sheep.
November 2023 in “Cosmetics” This study evaluated the protective effects of a hair conditioner containing rice derivatives on natural Caucasian hair using various analysis methods and found that the conditioner, especially with rice germ oil GX-N, effectively improved hair properties even under stress conditions like irradiation.
March 2025 in “Advanced Science” In this study, bioengineered hair germ microspheres made from HME hydrogels promoted hair follicle regeneration in vivo, suggesting a promising approach for hair loss treatment.
June 2022 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that prevelex coatings on microwell array devices enhanced the formation of uniform cell spheroids and enabled the development of hair follicles in tissue engineering applications.
87 citations
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February 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stem cells in developing hair follicles move to specific areas as they mature.
351 citations
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February 2010 in “Nature Cell Biology” Basal cell carcinoma mostly starts from cells in the upper skin layers, not hair follicle stem cells.
27 citations
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August 2014 in “Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Developmental biology” This review highlights similarities in the development of thymus and skin epidermis, reporting no new results; the authors emphasize shared molecular mechanisms despite different embryonic origins.
116 citations
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August 2010 in “Nature” Scientists turned rat thymus cells into stem cells that can help repair skin and hair.
306 citations
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the protective roles of skin-resident immune cells in maintaining tissue homeostasis and facilitating wound healing, but reports no new experimental findings.
19 citations
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November 2012 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” This study found that Fibroblast growth factor-9 (FGF-9) accelerates epithelial invagination in engineered ectodermal organs and suggests its potential role in organogenesis and regeneration research.
38 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” This study reported the successful isolation of epithelial stem cells from mouse embryonic skin using a simple culture method, with the cells showing the potential to differentiate into multiple cell types.
24 citations
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November 2016 in “Cell death and disease” This review discusses the generation of germ cell-like cells from skin-derived stem cells and reports no new results; the potential for these cells to produce viable progeny remains unclear.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that their novel 3D-imaging method, ASAXA-μCT, identified shrinkage of sweat glands as a key factor in skin aging, which leads to dermal defects, decreased elasticity, and increased wrinkling and sagging.
42 citations
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January 2017 in “Stem cells international” This study found that while extracellular matrix components like hyaluronic acid promoted larger organoid formation, other matrix components hindered hair follicle germ assembly in an in vitro model.
11 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” This study demonstrated that adding human adipose-derived stem cells to hair follicle germ-like aggregates significantly improved hair shaft generation in transplanted nude mice, suggesting a promising strategy for hair regenerative medicine.