Targeting Expression of the Human Vitamin D Receptor to the Keratinocytes of Vitamin D Receptor Null Mice Prevents Alopecia

    December 2001 in “ Endocrinology ”
    Cindy H. Chen, Yoshiyuki SAKAI, Marie B. Demay
    Studysummary This study found that restoring vitamin D receptor expression specifically in the keratinocytes of VDR null mice prevented alopecia and enhanced hair follicle response during anagen initiation.
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