In Vitro Metabolism of Dehydroepiandrosterone and Testosterone by Canine Hair Follicle Cells

    February 2004 in “ Veterinary Dermatology ”
    E. Bamberg, Amanda Aichinger, Gerda Mitteregger
    Studysummary This study found that canine dermal papilla cells and fibroblasts metabolize androgens differently than human hair follicle cells, indicating species-specific differences in androgen metabolism.
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    1. Retrospective Evaluation of Sex Hormones and Steroid Hormone Intermediates in Dogs with Alopecia Veterinary Dermatology · 2003
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    6. Cultured Dermal Papilla Cells From Androgen-Dependent Human Hair Follicles Contain More Androgen Receptors Than Those From Non-Balding Areas Of Scalp Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology · 1992

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