Neuroendocrinology of the Hair Follicle: Principles and Clinical Perspectives

    July 2014 in “ Trends in Molecular Medicine ”
    Ralf Paus, Ewan A. Langan, Silvia Vidali … Bogi Andersen
    Studysummary This article discusses the role of human hair follicles in neuroendocrinology and suggests potential new therapeutic targets by examining how neuromediators influence hair growth, pigmentation, and stem cell biology in organ cultures.
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