Differential Expression and Functionality of ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters in the Human Hair Follicle

    November 2014 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    Iain S. Haslam, Cécile El-Chami, H Faruqi … Ralf Paus
    Studysummary This study found various ABC transporters are transcribed in human hair follicles, suggesting their possible role in HF biology and potential for new therapeutic interventions.
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