Prostanoid Receptors in Anagen Human Hair Follicles

    November 2007 in “ Experimental dermatology ”
    Laurent Colombe, Jean‐François Michelet, Bruno Bernard
    Studysummary This study found that prostaglandin receptors are widely expressed in hair follicles, suggesting a complex network of prostanoid pathways involved in hair growth control.
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