Uncoupling Desmosomal Cadherin Adhesion Activates Quiescent Hair Follicle Stem Cells and Orchestrates Self-Organized Regeneration Through Outside-In Signaling

    W.V. Hariton, K. Schulze, S. Rahimi … Erika Mueller
    Studysummary In this study using a mouse model of Pemphigus vulgaris, researchers found that loss of desmoglein 3 adhesion in hair follicle stem cells triggers a regenerative program restoring stem cell function, requiring Hedgehog pathway suppression.
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