Early and Late Matrix Progenitors Form the Terminally Differentiated Cell Layers of the Hair Follicle

    April 2017 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”
    Arlee L. Mesler, Natalia A. Veniaminova, Madison V. Lull, Sunny Y. Wong
    Studysummary This study found that hair follicle matrix progenitors differentiate into various layers asynchronously, with early progenitors forming the companion layer and later progenitors generating the inner root sheath and hair shaft.
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