Beta 1 Integrin in Hair Follicles of Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia

June 2024 in “ Benha Journal of Applied Sciences ”

Rehab Mohammed Salem, Ghada Mohamed Abdel Khalik, Rasha Mahmoud Abdrabh, Mohamed H. Taha

β1 integrin hair follicles androgenetic alopecia AGA terminal hair vellus hair beta 1 integrin androgenic alopecia

TLDR β1 integrin may indicate and influence the severity of hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.

This study investigates the role of β1 integrin in the hair follicles of patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The research suggests that β1 integrin could serve as an indicator of AGA severity and may play a significant role in the disease's etiology. The findings highlight the potential of β1 integrin as a key factor in the progression of AGA, providing insights into its involvement in the transition of hair from terminal to vellus types.

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