Is Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone a Novel Neuroendocrine Modulator of Keratin Expression in Human Skin?

    February 2013 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    Yuval Ramot, Guoyou Zhang, Tamás Bı́ró … Ralf Paus
    Studysummary This study found that TRH modulates specific keratins in human scalp tissue, suggesting its potential influence on hair growth and the need for further exploration of neuroendocrine controls in keratin expression.
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