Estrone Sulfate Source of Estrone and Estradiol Formation in Isolated Human Hair Roots: Identification of a Pathway Linked to Hair Growth Phase and Subject to Site, Gender, and Age-Related Modulations

    G. R. Wehner, Hans‐Udo Schweikert
    Studysummary This study suggests that estrogen synthesis from estrone sulfate significantly influences hair growth regulation, with variations based on the hair growth phase, gender, and age.
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