Human Hair Follicles Operate an Internal Cori Cycle and Modulate Their Growth via Glycogen Phosphorylase

    October 2021 in “ Scientific Reports ”
    K. Figlak, Greg Williams, Marta Bertolini … Michael P. Philpott
    Studysummary This study found that human scalp hair follicles can internally operate a Cori cycle, synthesize glycogen in the presence of lactate, and modulate growth through glycogen phosphorylase activity.
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