Aging Processes Influence Keratin and KAP Expression in Human Hair Follicles

    May 2011 in “ Experimental Dermatology ”
    M. Giesen, Sabine Gruedl, Olaf Holtkoetter … Dirk Petersohn
    Studysummary This study found that hair follicles undergo significant molecular changes with age, notably a decline in keratins and keratin-associated proteins, which may contribute to age-related hair alterations.
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