Activation of mTORC1 Signaling Is Required for Timely Hair Follicle Regeneration from Radiation Injury

    October 2017 in “ Radiation Research ”
    Wei-Hung Wang, Ting-Han Chien, Sabrina Mai-Yi Fan … Sung-Jan Lin
    Studysummary This study observed that mTORC1 signaling is activated and crucial for hair follicle regeneration and hair growth in irradiated mice, facilitating recovery within 96 hours without significant hair loss.
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