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2024

Volume 6, Issue 1, p1-14

Articles published in this issue are Open Access and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY NC) where the readers can reuse, download, distribute the article in whole or part by mentioning proper credits to the authors.

Guardians of Intestinal Homeostasis: Focus on Intestinal Epithelial Cells

The intestinal epithelium not only facilitates the absorption of nutrients, but also plays a pivotal role in guarding intestinal homeostasis and preventing opportunistic gut microbiome invasions. The intestinal epithelial cells have diverse and coordinated regulatory networks that provide intricate lines of defense, in order to maintain the integrity of the intestinal barrier.

J Cell Immunol, 2024, Volume 6, Issue 1, p1-6 | DOI: 10.33696/immunology.6.186

Hair Follicle Stem Cells: the Signaling Hub of the Skin

Hair follicle stem cells (HFSCs) are recognized as multipotential stem cells with exceptional proliferative capacity. Their regulatory effect on skin homeostasis is orchestrated through intricate signaling pathways, including Wnt/β-catenin, transforming growth factor-β/bone morphogenetic protein (TGFβ/BMP), Notch, and Hedgehog.

J Cell Immunol, 2024, Volume 6, Issue 1, p7-14 | DOI: 10.33696/immunology.6.187

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