TCF/Lef1 Activity Controls Establishment of Diverse Stem and Progenitor Cell Compartments in Mouse Epidermis

    June 2011 in “ The EMBO Journal
    Monika Petersson, Heike Brylka, Andreas Kraus, Susan John, Gunter Rappl, Peter Schettina, Catherin Niemann
    TLDR TCF/Lef1 activity is essential for proper skin cell development and renewal.
    The study investigated the role of TCF/Lef1 activity in mouse epidermis, focusing on hair follicle (HF) bulge stem cells and their contribution to sebaceous gland (SG) renewal. It was found that HF bulge stem cells were multipotent, contributing to SG renewal and maintaining skin homeostasis independently of HF regeneration. The research demonstrated that TCF/Lef1 signaling was crucial for proper SG morphogenesis and the development of progenitor niches, with aberrant signaling leading to ectopic SG formation. The study highlighted the complex interplay of signals required for epidermal regeneration and suggested that HF bulge stem cells could replenish various cellular compartments, providing insights into potential regenerative therapies.
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