Abstract: A culture container (1) having a guide thread (31) and a plurality of cells (32) that is capable of culturing a regenerative hair follicle germ (30), wherein the culture container (1) is equipped with a first recess (10) and a second recess (20) and the second recess (20) has a second bottom (22) where the guide thread (31) can be positioned in the center of an opening (23) and a method for producing a regenerative hair follicle germ that includes a step for aggregating a cell population including epithelial cells (32a) within the second recess (20) of the culture container (1), a step for aggregating a cell population including mesenchymal cells (32b) within the second recess (20), a step for inserting the guide thread (31) into the second recess (20), and a step for culturing the cell population including epithelial cells (32a) and the mesenchymal cells (32b).

Abstract: Provided are a hair observation method, a phase contrast microscope system, and a preparation. The hair observation method includes capturing an infrared image of the hair using an image sensor that is capable of detecting infrared light. A phase contrast microscope system includes: a stage having a sample placed thereon; an infrared light irradiation source for irradiating infrared light to the sample placed on the stage; an image sensor that is capable of detecting infrared light and configured to capture an infrared image of the sample; and a display apparatus configured to display the infrared image captured by the image sensor. The preparation includes a microscope glass and a plurality of hair pieces that are obtained by cutting one hair and arranged on the microscope glass in a manner parallel with one another from one end to another end in a cutting order.

Abstract: To provide means for efficient growth of epithelial cells capable of being used to manufacture regenerated hair follicle germs. Provided are a culture medium for growth of epithelial cells capable of being used to manufacture regenerated hair follicle germs, the culture medium comprising basal medium and at least (1) through (3), below: and a method for growing the epithelial cells using the culture medium: (1) at least one species of BMP inhibitor: (2) at least one species of fibroblast growth factor: and (3) at least one species of sonic hedgehog (SHH) and/or SHH agonist.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing regenerated hair follicle primordium that allows production of regenerated hair follicle primordium more easily and in larger amounts compared to conventional production methods. A method for producing regenerated hair follicle primordium comprising a step of obtaining hair follicle primordium by culturing a first population of cells comprising epithelial cells and a second population of cells comprising mesenchymal cells while allowing them to be in contact is provided. The production method of the present invention is characterized in that at least either one of said first population of cells and said second population of cells has formed cell aggregates before said contact, and a culture support is not used when contacting the other population of cells with said cell aggregate.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an artificial skin having hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and hair pores. The present invention provides a method for manufacturing artificial skin having hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and hair pores, characterized in that it comprises each of the following steps: (A): a step of preparing an artificial skin having dermal and epidermal layers or an artificial skin having only a dermal layer; and (B): a step of transplanting isolated hair follicles to the artificial skin prepared in step (A); wherein said isolated hair follicle comprises a sebaceous gland, and said isolated hair follicle is transplanted to said artificial skin so that the surface of said dermal Layer of said artificial skin is in alignment with the position of the hair pore portion of said isolated hair follicle.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to propose a method for measuring the level of health of a subject, with which it is possible: to perform health examination that is non-invasive to the human body and that employs a simple method; to provide highly reliable analysis results having a scientific basis; and to, additionally, provide appropriate solutions to the subject. Another purpose of the present invention is to propose a health-level determining apparatus employing said method and a new business model employing said method. The present invention is a method for measuring the level of health of a subject, including a hair analyzing step (A) for analyzing hair of the subject. It is preferable that the aforementioned hair analyzing step (A) include a step (A-1) for analyzing hair in the occipital region. In addition, it is preferable that the aforementioned hair analyzing step (A) include a step (A-2) for analyzing hair in a site other than the occipital region.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hair growth agent for external use comprising chiro-inositol, which is provided as an excellent hair growth agent.

Abstract: To provide a method of efficiently producing full thickness skin having skin accessory organs. [Solution] This method of producing full thickness skin having skin accessory organs is characterized by involving the following steps (a) to (d): (a) a step for stimulating an embryoid body with a physiologically active substance that can activate the Wnt pathway, (b) a step for preparing a conjugate that includes all or part of the embryoid body stimulated in step (a) and a scaffolding material, (c) a step for transplanting the conjugate prepared in step (b) into an animal, and (d) a step for producing, in the animal, full thickness skin derived from said conjugate.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an implant that enables functional periodontium formation around the implant after transplantation of a dental implant. In some aspects of the present invention, a tooth germ tissue-derived or a periodontal membrane tissue-derived cell mass is placed on the surface of the implant, and the surface of the implant on which the cell mass is placed is the whole or a part of the surface which is surrounded by the alveolar bone of the recipient at the time of implant transplantation.

Abstract: A method for producing a regenerative organ germ for transplantation includes using regenerative organ germ for transplantation ensuring continuity with a recipient after transplantation and facilitating transplantation procedures. A method for producing a regenerative organ germ provided with a guide for transplantation includes preparing a regenerative organ germ by closely contacting a first cell mass, which substantially consists of mesenchymal cells, and a second cell mass, which substantially consists of epithelial cells, culturing these cell masses within a support, and inserting the guide into the regenerative organ germ.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a technology that enables long-term preservation while maintaining the function of an organ or tissue for transplantation. A further object is utilizing this technology to provide a technology for suppressing tissue disorder accompanying warm ischemia and reperfusion as well as restoring an organ from a cardiac arrest donor to a level compatible for transplantation. A method that employs perfusion by a perfusate etc. is provided, comprising each of the following steps of: (a) connecting a perfusate instream cannula for streaming said perfusate into said “organ or tissue,” (b) connecting a perfusate outstream cannula for streaming said perfusate out from said “organ or tissue,” and (c) perfusing a perfusate comprising an oxygen carrier and a blood coagulation inhibitor into said organ or tissue.

Abstract: A method for producing a regenerative hair follicle germ for transplantation, in which a color of hair that grows after transplantation is controlled, includes preparing a first cell mass containing mesenchymal cells; preparing a second cell mass containing epithelial cells; preparing a cell mass containing pigment stem cells; binding the cell mass containing the pigment stem cells to at least one among the first cell mass and the second cell mass, and closely contacting the first cell mass and the second cell mass, at least one of which has been bound to the cell mass containing the pigment stem cells, and culturing them within a support.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing multiple teeth from one isolated tooth germ in order to increase the absolute number of tooth germs that can be employed for transplantation. The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a tooth. More specifically, the present invention provides a method for manufacturing multiple teeth from one isolated tooth germ comprising the epithelial and mesenchymal tissue layers characterized in that it comprises the steps of: (a) completely or partially splitting one isolated tooth germ comprising the epithelial and mesenchymal tissue layers, wherein said splitting is characterized in splitting so that each splitted tooth germ portion respectively comprises a portion of said epithelial tissue layer and a portion of said mesenchymal tissue layer, and (b) culturing said splitted tooth germs in vitro or culturing in vivo in a living animal other than humans to form multiple teeth.

Abstract: A method for producing a tooth having a desired length in one direction includes the steps of: placing a first cell aggregate and a second cell aggregate in the inside of a support while bringing the first and the second cell aggregates into close contact with each other; and culturing the first and the second cell aggregates in the inside of the support, in which the first cell aggregate is composed of one of mesenchymal cells or epithelial cells and the second cell aggregate is composed of the other, and the size of the tooth is controlled by adjusting the length of contact between the first cell aggregate and the second cell aggregate in one direction.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a dental implant which enables the formation of a functional periodontal tissue around the implant after the implantation of the implant. The dental implant according to the present invention is characterized in that a cell mass originated from a tooth germ tissue or a periodontal ligament tissue is placed on the surface of the implant and the surface of the implant on which the cell mass is to be placed is the whole or a part of a surface that is surrounded by an alveolar bone of a recipient during the implantation of the implant.

Abstract: Disclosed are a perfusion culture method and a perfusion culture device whereby a perfusate can be delivered to all parts of an organ or tissue so that the organ or tissue can be preserved while sufficiently maintaining the function thereof. Specifically disclosed is a method for perfusion culture of an organ or tissue removed from a mammal, said organ or tissue having been removed together with a second organ or tissue connected to the aforesaid organ or tissue in vivo, which comprises a step for fixing said second organ or tissue so as to hang the aforesaid organ or tissue and a step for perfusing blood vessels in the aforesaid organ or tissue with a perfusate.

Abstract: Disclosed are a perfusion culture method and a perfusion culture device whereby a perfusate can be delivered to all parts of an organ or tissue so that the organ or tissue can be preserved while sufficiently maintaining the function thereof. Specifically disclosed is a method for perfusion culture of an organ or tissue removed from a mammal, said organ or tissue having been removed together with a second organ or tissue connected to the aforesaid organ or tissue in vivo, which comprises a step for fixing said second organ or tissue so as to hang the aforesaid organ or tissue and a step for perfusing blood vessels in the aforesaid organ or tissue with a perfusate.

Abstract: A first cell mass substantially containing only either one of mesenchymal cells or epithelial cells and a second cell mass substantially containing only the other one of the cells are positioned in contact with each other inside a support carrier which can maintain a condition of cell contact; and cultured to obtain a tooth having a specific cell placement. Preferably, after the culturing, the support carrier having both cell masses is cultured with kidney cells.

Abstract: A method for producing a regenerative hair follicle germ for transplantation, in which a color of hair that grows after transplantation is controlled, includes preparing a first cell mass containing mesenchymal cells; preparing a second cell mass containing epithelial cells; preparing a cell mass containing pigment stem cells; binding the cell mass containing the pigment stem cells to at least one among the first cell mass and the second cell mass, and closely contacting the first cell mass and the second cell mass, at least one of which has been bound to the cell mass containing the pigment stem cells, and culturing them within a support.

Abstract: A method for producing a regenerative organ germ for transplantation includes using regenerative organ germ for transplantation ensuring continuity with a recipient after transplantation and facilitating transplantation procedures. A method for producing a regenerative organ germ provided with a guide for transplantation includes preparing a regenerative organ germ by closely contacting a first cell mass, which substantially consists of mesenchymal cells, and a second cell mass, which substantially consists of epithelial cells, culturing these cell masses within a support, and inserting the guide into the regenerative organ germ.