Defective Catagen Entry in EGFR Deficient Skin Precedes Cutaneous Inflammation
April 2012
in “
Cancer Research
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epidermal growth factor receptor EGFR hair follicle cycling catagen phase telogen phase mast cells neutrophils macrophages immune function genes mast cell proteases major histocompatibility complex MHC adaptive immunity folliculitis pro-inflammatory genes immune system inflammation hair growth cycle
Studysummary In this study, mouse models with EGFR deficiency showed that disrupted hair follicle cycling leads to increased mast cell numbers and inflammation, suggesting EGFR's role in managing hair cycle transitions and preventing folliculitis.
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