Background Extracellular matrix (ECM) is a dynamic and complex environment
characterized by biophysical, mechanical and biochemical properties specific for each …

Skin and skin appendages are vulnerable to injury, requiring rapidly reliable regeneration
methods. In recent years, 3D bioprinting has shown potential for wound repair and …

The progression in the hair follicle cycle from the telogen to the anagen phase is the key to
regulating hair regrowth. Dermal papilla (DP) cells support hair growth and regulate the hair …

Fibroblasts are found in most tissues, yet they remain poorly characterised. Different
fibroblast subpopulations with distinct functions have been identified in the skin. This …

Cell Science at a Glance 1179 interactions during development and in postnatal life
(Blanpain and Fuchs, 2009; Müller-Röver et al., 2001; Schmidt-Ullrich and Paus, 2005; Watt …

Hair is a defining feature of mammals and has critical functions, including protection,
production of sebum, apocrine sweat and pheromones, social and sexual interactions …

Scars are a serious health concern for burn victims and individuals with skin conditions
associated with wound healing. Here, we identify regenerative factors in neonatal murine …

Hair disorders such as hair loss (alopecia) and androgen dependent, excessive hair growth
(hirsutism, hypertrichosis) may impact the social and psychological well‐being of an …

The hair follicle bulge in the epidermis associates with the arrector pili muscle (APM) that is
responsible for piloerection (" goosebumps"). We show that stem cells in the bulge deposit …

Hair loss is a common medical problem. In this study, we investigated the proliferation,
migration, and growth factor expression of human dermal papilla (DP) cells in the presence …