Human Epithelial Stem Cell Survival Within Their Niche Requires Tonic Cannabinoid Receptor 1 Signaling—Lessons From the Hair Follicle

    February 2021 in “ Experimental Dermatology ”
    Koji Sugawara, Nóra Zákány, Stephan Tiede … Ralf Paus
    Studysummary This study found that activating CB1 receptor signaling in human hair follicles increased stem cell proliferation while reducing differentiated cell survival, suggesting CB1's role as a survival stimulus for epithelial stem cells.
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