January 2007 in “The FASEB journal” Human hair keratins help nerve regeneration and support Schwann cell activity.
7 citations,
September 2013 in “Tissue engineering. Part A” Hair follicle stem cells can become motor neurons and reduce muscle loss after nerve injury.
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August 2021 in “Movement disorders clinical practice” A man with Isaac's syndrome affecting only one side of his body improved after immune system-targeted treatment.
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August 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Human skin can provide stem cells for tissue repair and regeneration, but there are challenges in obtaining and growing these cells safely.
Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and proper nerve connection to touch receptors in certain skin areas of mice.