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January 2015 in “World Journal of Stem Cells” Hair follicle regeneration needs special conditions and young cells.
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April 2014 in “PloS one” Wharton’s Jelly stem cells from the umbilical cord improve skin healing and hair growth without scarring.
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April 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” The study investigated the gene expression profiles of human primary Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (WJMSCs) using single-cell RNA sequencing from three donors, revealing significant heterogeneity in their functional characteristics. Highly variable genes (HVGs) were enriched in functions related to development, signal transduction, and cell proliferation, and were associated with classic MSC functions like inflammation and angiogenesis. The study identified distinct subpopulations of MSCs with diverse functional traits, and CD142 + and CD142 − WJMSCs showed different proliferation and wound healing capacities. Despite being derived from different tissues, WJMSCs and adipose-derived MSCs shared similar HVGs, suggesting potential markers for further studies on MSC therapeutic applications.
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February 2021 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” Wharton's jelly-derived stem cells were safely used to treat four alopecia patients, resulting in hair regrowth in all of them.
August 2016 in “KU ScholarWorks (The University of Kansas)” Using Wharton's jelly stem cells and scaffolds can help regenerate skin and hair.