Impaired Hair Growth and Wound Healing in Mice Lacking Thyroid Hormone Receptors

    September 2014 in “ PloS one ”
    Constanza Contreras‐Jurado, Laura García-Serrano, Mónica Martínez‐Fernández … Ana Aranda
    Studysummary This study demonstrated that thyroid hormone receptors play a crucial role in hair growth and skin health, as mice lacking these receptors showed impaired hair cycling and wound healing.
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