Coculture of Human Hair Follicles and Dermal Papillae in Type I Collagen Gel

    December 1991 in “ Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences ”
    Seiji Arase, Yasushi Sadamoto, Shouji Katoh
    TLDR Dermal papillae are crucial for hair growth and maintenance.
    The study titled "Coculture of Human Hair Follicles and Dermal Papillae in Type I Collagen Gel" explored the interaction between human hair follicles and dermal papillae when cultured together in a type I collagen gel. This research aimed to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in hair growth and development. The coculture system provided a controlled environment to study the interactions that are crucial for hair follicle development and regeneration. The findings from this study contributed to the broader understanding of hair biology, particularly the role of dermal papillae in hair follicle maintenance and growth.
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