scholarly journals Morphogenetic Mechanisms in the Cyclic Regeneration of Hair Follicles and Deer Antlers from Stem Cells

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunyi Li ◽  
Allan Pearson ◽  
Chris McMahon
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Dermal Papilla ◽  
Visual Display ◽  
Hair Follicles ◽  
Dermal Papilla Cells ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Comprehensive Comparison ◽  
Cyclic Regeneration ◽  
Cell Niche

We have made comparisons between hair follicles (HFs) and antler units (AUs)—two seemingly unrelated mammalian organs. HFs are tiny and concealed within skin, whereas AUs are gigantic and grown externally for visual display. However, these two organs share some striking similarities. Both consist of permanent and cyclic/temporary components and undergo stem-cell-based organogenesis and cyclic regeneration. Stem cells of both organs reside in the permanent part and the growth centres are located in the temporary part of each respective organ. Organogenesis and regeneration of both organs depend on epithelial-mesenchymal interactions. Establishment of these interactions requires stem cells and reactive/niche cells (dermal papilla cells for HFs and epidermal cells for AUs) to be juxtaposed, which is achieved through destruction of the cyclic part to bring the reactive cells into close proximity to the respective stem cell niche. Developments of HFs and AUs are regulated by similar endocrine (particularly testosterone) and paracrine (particularly IGF1) factors. Interestingly, these two organs come to interplay during antlerogenesis. In conclusion, we believe that investigators from the fields of both HF and AU biology could greatly benefit from a comprehensive comparison between these two organs.

Stem cells, stem cell niche and antler development

2011 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunyi Li ◽  
Fuhe Yang ◽  
Jimmy Suttie
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Dermal Papilla ◽  
Experimental Manipulation ◽  
Primary Component ◽  
Dermal Papilla Cells ◽  
Cell Niche ◽  
Transplantation Study ◽  
Antler Development ◽  
Cellular Layer

Annual full regeneration of deer antlers has been proved to be a stem cell-based process, and antler stem cells (ASC) reside in both antlerogenic periosteum (AP) and pedicle periosteum (PP). In this review, we first put forward a hypothesis that the closely associated skin is the primary component of ASC niche and then provide results testing this hypothesis. Membrane insertion experiments confirmed that interactions between ASC and the associated skin are indispensible for both antler generation and regeneration, and these are achieved through exchanging diffusible molecules. Intradermal AP transplantation study demonstrated that both epidermal and dermal papilla cells are involved in these interactions. Further, the AP inversion experiment indicated that the initial inductive signal originates from the ASC resident in the AP cellular layer, although the AP fibrous layer is naturally adjacent to skin. Experimental manipulation to the niche has profound effects on antler development. We believe that eventual identification of these interactive molecules will not only greatly enhance our knowledge of antler development, but also have significant impacts on regenerative medicine in general.

scholarly journals Ciprofloxacin Improves the Stemness of Human Dermal Papilla Cells

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chayanin Kiratipaiboon ◽  
Parkpoom Tengamnuay ◽  
Pithi Chanvorachote
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Glycogen Synthase ◽  
Dermal Papilla ◽  
Hair Follicles ◽  
Model Systems ◽  
Stem Cell Markers ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Dermal Papilla Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Transition

Improvement in the expansion method of adult stem cells may augment their use in regenerative therapy. Using human dermal papilla cell line as well as primary dermal papilla cells as model systems, the present study demonstrated that ciprofloxacin treatment could prevent the loss of stemness during culture. Clonogenicity and stem cell markers of dermal papilla cells were shown to gradually decrease in the culture in a time-dependent manner. Treatment of the cells with nontoxic concentrations of ciprofloxacin could maintain both stem cell morphology and clonogenicity, as well as all stem cells markers. We found that ciprofloxacin exerted its effect through ATP-dependent tyrosine kinase/glycogen synthase kinase3βdependent mechanism which in turn upregulatedβ-catenin. Besides, ciprofloxacin was shown to induce epithelial-mesenchymal transition in DPCs as the transcription factors ZEB1 and Snail were significantly increased. Furthermore, the self-renewal proteins of Wnt/β-catenin pathway, namely, Nanog and Oct-4 were significantly upregulated in the ciprofloxacin-treated cells. The effects of ciprofloxacin in preserving stem cell features were confirmed in the primary dermal papilla cells directly obtained from human hair follicles. Together, these results revealed a novel application of ciprofloxacin for stem cell maintenance and provided the underlying mechanisms that are responsible for the stemness in dermal papilla cells.

scholarly journals Stem cell factor/c-Kit signalling in normal and androgenetic alopecia hair follicles

2008 ◽  
Vol 197 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie A Randall ◽  
Tracey J Jenner ◽  
Nigel A Hibberts ◽  
Isabel O De Oliveira ◽  
Tayyebeh Vafaee
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Stem Cell Factor ◽  
Hair Growth ◽  
Dermal Papilla ◽  
Hair Follicles ◽  
Androgenetic Alopecia ◽  
Hair Colour ◽  
Outer Root Sheath ◽  
Dermal Papilla Cells ◽  
Factor C

Androgens stimulate many hair follicles to alter hair colour and size via the hair growth cycle; in androgenetic alopecia tiny, pale hairs gradually replace large, pigmented ones. Since stem cell factor (SCF) is important in embryonic melanocyte migration and maintaining adult rodent pigmentation, we investigated SCF/c-Kit signalling in human hair follicles to determine whether this was altered in androgenetic alopecia. Quantitative immunohistochemistry detected three melanocyte-lineage markers and c-Kit in four focus areas: the epidermis, infundibulum, hair bulb (where pigment is formed) and mid-follicle outer root sheath (ORS). Colocalisation confirmed melanocyte c-Kit expression; cultured follicular melanocytes also exhibited c-Kit. Few ORS cells expressed differentiated melanocyte markers or c-Kit, but NKI/beteb antibody, which also recognises early melanocyte-lineage antigens, identified fourfold more cells, confirmed by colocalisation. Occasional similar bulbar cells were seen. Melanocyte distribution, concentration and c-Kit expression were unaltered in balding follicles. Androgenetic alopecia cultured dermal papilla cells secreted less SCF, measured by ELISA, than normal cells. This identifies three types of melanocyte-lineage cells in human follicles. The c-Kit expression by dendritic, pigmenting, bulbar melanocytes and rounded, differentiated, non-pigmenting ORS melanocytes implicate SCF in maintaining pigmentation and migration into regenerating hair bulbs. Less differentiated, c-Kit-independent cells in the mid-follicle ORS stem cell niche and occasionally in the bulb, presumably a local reserve for long scalp hair growth, implicate other factors in activating stem cells. Androgens appear to reduce alopecia hair colour by inhibiting dermal papilla SCF production, impeding bulbar melanocyte pigmentation. These results may facilitate new treatments for hair colour changes in hirsutism, alopecia or greying.

scholarly journals Poor Capability of 3D-Cultured Adipose-Derived Stem Cells to Induce Hair Follicles in Contrast to 3D-Cultured Dermal Papilla Cells

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 662 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang Hoon Seo ◽  
Mi Hee Kwack ◽  
Soo-Hong Lee ◽  
Moon Kyu Kim ◽  
Jung Chul Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Dermal Papilla ◽  
Hair Follicles ◽  
Adipose Derived Stem Cells ◽  
Dermal Papilla Cells

Tissue Stem Cells and Stem Cell Niche of the Human Vocal Fold

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-213
Author(s):  
K. Sato ◽  
S. Chitose ◽  
K. Sato ◽  
F. Sato ◽  
T. Kurita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Stem Cell Niche ◽  
Vocal Fold ◽  
Cell Niche

scholarly journals A Mouse Model for Studying Stem Cell Effects on Regeneration of Hair Follicle Outer Root Sheaths

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
Jingxu Guo ◽  
Shuwei Li ◽  
Hongyang Wang ◽  
Tinghui Wu ◽  
Zhenhui Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Mouse Model ◽  
Hair Follicle ◽  
Smooth Muscle Actin ◽  
Hair Follicles ◽  
Alpha Smooth Muscle Actin ◽  
Papillary Structure ◽  
Glass Membrane

AbstractObjectiveStem cells hold promise for treating hair loss. Here an in vitro mouse model was developed using outer root sheaths (ORSs) isolated from hair follicles for studying stem cell-mediated dermal papillary regeneration.MethodsUnder sterile conditions, structurally intact ORSs were isolated from hair follicles of 3-day-old Kunming mice and incubated in growth medium. Samples were collected daily for 5 days. Stem cell distribution, proliferation, differentiation, and migration were monitored during regeneration.ResultsCell proliferation began at the glass membrane periphery then spread gradually toward the membrane center, with the presence of CD34 and CD200 positive stem cells involved in repair initiation. Next, CD34 positive stem cells migrated down the glass membrane, where some participated in ORS formation, while other CD34 cells and CD200 positive cells migrated to hair follicle centers. Within the hair follicle matrix, stem cells divided, grew, differentiated and caused outward expansion of the glass membrane to form a dermal papillary structure containing alpha-smooth muscle actin. Neutrophils attracted to the wound site phagocytosed bacterial and cell debris to protect regenerating tissue from infection.ConclusionIsolated hair follicle ORSs can regenerate new dermal papillary structures in vitro. Stem cells and neutrophils play important roles in the regeneration process.

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