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GlossaryTelocytes

interstitial cells with long extensions aiding tissue communication

Telocytes are a type of interstitial cell found in various tissues and organs, characterized by their long, thin extensions called telopodes. These cells play a crucial role in tissue regeneration, repair, and intercellular communication by forming networks that facilitate signaling between different cell types.

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research Telocytes in Human Skin – Are They Involved in Skin Regeneration?

160 citations, April 2012 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine”

Telocytes might help with skin repair and regeneration.

research Ultrastructural and Immunohistochemical Characteristics of Telocytes in Human Scalp Tissue

14 citations, February 2020 in “Scientific reports”

Telocytes in the scalp may help with skin regeneration and maintenance.

research Telocytes Are a Critical Source of Wnts Essential for Hair Follicle Regeneration

May 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”

Telocytes, cells with long extensions, are vital for hair growth because they produce Wnt signals, which are necessary for hair follicle regeneration.

research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Dermatology: New Insights on the Cellular Mechanism of Skin Repair and Regeneration

1 citations, December 2023 in “Life”

PRP helps skin heal, possibly through special cells called telocytes.

research Melatonin Induces a Stimulatory Action on the Scrotal Skin Components of Soay Ram in the Non-Breeding Season

13 citations, June 2020 in “Scientific reports”

Melatonin stimulates the skin components of ram's scrotum during their non-breeding season.

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