Hair Cells
Hair follicle cells are specialized cells that originate from the epidermis and are involved in hair growth, cycling, pigmentation, and regeneration. These cells are critical for the maintenance of follicular shape, regulation of stem cell niches, and coordination of epithelial-mesenchymal interactions in the hair follicle milieu.
Our collection of hair cells offers physiologically relevant in vitro models for hair biology, follicular regeneration, alopecia causes, cosmetic sciences, and applications in regenerative medicine. It houses the major population of follicular cells responsible for hair shaft development, keratin production and growth cycle management.
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Our Hair Cell Portfolio Highlights
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Hair Follicle Root Sheath Cells
- Human Hair Outer Root Sheath Cells (HHORSC)
- Human Hair Inner Root Sheath Cells (HHIRSC)
- Essential epithelial components of the hair follicle structure
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Hair Growth Regulatory Cells
- Human Hair Germinal Matrix Cells (HHGMC)
- Human Hair Dermal Papilla Cells
- Critical regulators of hair follicle cycling and growth
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Follicular Keratinocyte Models
- Human Hair Follicular Keratinocytes (HHFK)
- Keratin-producing epithelial cells
- Suitable for differentiation and barrier studies
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Primary Human Cell Systems
- Physiologically relevant follicular cell populations
- Suitable for 2D, 3D, and co-culture applications
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Hair Growth & Hair Cycle Research
Hair follicle-derived cells enable investigations into anagen, catagen, and telogen regulation, as well as molecular pathways controlling hair growth and cycling.
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Alopecia & Hair Loss Studies
Dermal papilla cells and germinal matrix cells provide valuable models for studying androgenetic alopecia, hair follicle miniaturization, and novel therapeutic targets.
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Hair Follicle Regeneration
Primary follicular cells support research into tissue engineering, follicle neogenesis, stem cell-based therapies, and regenerative medicine strategies.
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Cosmetic & Personal Care Testing
Hair follicle cells are widely used for evaluating hair growth-promoting compounds, cosmetic ingredients, scalp care products, and safety assessment programs.
What types of hair follicle cells are available?
Our portfolio includes outer root sheath cells, inner root sheath cells, germinal matrix cells, follicular keratinocytes, and dermal papilla cells, representing key epithelial and mesenchymal components of the human hair follicle.
Which cells are most suitable for hair growth research?
Human Hair Dermal Papilla Cells and Human Hair Germinal Matrix Cells are widely used to study hair growth regulation, follicle cycling, and signaling pathways involved in hair development.
Can these cells be used for alopecia studies?
Yes. These primary hair follicle cells are commonly used to investigate mechanisms of androgenetic alopecia, follicular degeneration, stem cell dysfunction, and therapeutic intervention strategies.
Are hair follicle cells suitable for cosmetic testing?
Absolutely. Hair follicle-derived cells are frequently used for evaluating hair growth-promoting ingredients, scalp care formulations, cosmetic efficacy, and product safety.
What applications are supported by these hair cell models?
Applications include hair growth research, follicle regeneration, alopecia studies, stem cell biology, cosmetic science, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine development.