Influence of the Hair Growth Cycle on the Glyceride Content of Whole Mouse Skin

The study investigated the glyceride content in whole mouse skin during the hair growth cycle using adult male C57 Black mice. By initiating synchronous hair growth through plucking, researchers collected skin samples at various stages of the cycle. They found that during the anagen phase, the glyceride content was nearly double that of the telogen phase. This suggests that cutaneous glycerides might serve as significant energy sources for hair proliferation and follicle development, although the relationship between glyceride accumulation and hair growth activity remains uncertain.