Receptors in Trichology: Hot Spots for Hair Regeneration

    January 2013 in “ International journal of trichology ”
    Patrick Yesudian
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    TLDR Vitamin D3 and its receptor are important for hair growth, and understanding receptors could help treat hair graying and skin cancer.
    In the 2013 article "Receptors in Trichology: Hot Spots for Hair Regeneration," the author discusses the significance of receptors in hair health and disease. It is highlighted that vitamin D3 and its receptor (VDR) play a crucial role in hair cycle regulation, as evidenced by the severe alopecia seen in vitamin D3-resistant rickets, a condition where VDR is absent or defective. Additionally, the article touches on the role of melanocytes and melanocortin receptor (MCR) in hair graying, suggesting that a better understanding of these receptors could lead to treatments for graying and malignant melanoma. The author emphasizes the growing importance of molecular receptors in therapeutic applications for hair-related conditions.
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