The Chemokine SDF-1/CXCL12 Regulates the Migration of Melanocyte Progenitors in Mouse Hair Follicles

    April 2009 in “ Differentiation ”
    Abdelhak Belmadani, Hosung Jung, Dongjun Ren, Richard J. Miller
    Studysummary This study demonstrates that SDF-1/CXCL12 and CXCR4 signaling play a crucial role in directing the migration and positioning of melanoblasts in mouse hair follicle formation.
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