Macrophage Ferroportin Is Essential for Stromal Cell Proliferation in Wound Healing

    August 2018 in “ Haematologica ”
    Stefania Recalcati, Elena Gammella, Paolo Buratti … Gaetano Cairo
    Studysummary This study found that iron retention in macrophages impairs hair follicle growth and delays wound healing in mice, highlighting the importance of macrophage iron release for skin health.
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    Research cited in this study 2

    1. Macrophages Contribute to the Cyclic Activation of Adult Hair Follicle Stem Cells PLoS Biology · 2014
    2. Growth Retardation and Hair Loss in Transgenic Mice Overexpressing Human H-Ferritin Gene Transgenic Research · 2012