Defining the Molecular Signature of the Hair Follicle Dermal Sheath and Its Functional Requirement for Hair Cycle Progression During Catagen

    April 2017 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”
    Nicholas Heitman, Rachel Sennett, Z. Wang … Michael Rendl
    Studysummary This study identified the dermal sheath as a key component of the hair follicle niche, essential for outer root sheath regression during the hair cycle, highlighting its importance in hair follicle support and regulation.
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