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GlossaryCD49f (Integrin alpha-6)

protein aiding cell adhesion and migration, crucial for tissue maintenance

CD49f, also known as Integrin alpha-6 or ITGA6, is a protein found on the surface of certain cells that helps them stick to their surroundings. It plays a crucial role in cell adhesion, migration, and signaling, which are important for processes like wound healing and the maintenance of tissues, including hair follicles.

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research Hair Follicular Expression of Integrin Alpha-6 Subunit and p63 in Hair Loss

January 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology”

Integrin alpha-6 and p63 proteins may play a role in hair loss and are important for hair growth and maintenance.

research The CD44+ALDH+ Population of Human Keratinocytes Is Enriched for Epidermal Stem Cells with Long-Term Repopulating Ability

28 citations, January 2013 in “Stem cells”

Certain human skin cells marked by CD44 and ALDH are rich in stem cells capable of long-term skin renewal.

research Highly Upregulated Lhx2 in the Foxn1−/− Nude Mouse Phenotype Reflects a Dysregulated and Expanded Epidermal Stem Cell Niche

6 citations, May 2013 in “PloS one”

The Foxn1(-/-) nude mouse shows disrupted and expanded skin stem cell areas due to high Lhx2 levels.

research Targeting Integrin Pathways: Mechanisms and Advances in Therapy

54 citations, January 2023 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy”

New therapies are being developed that target integrin pathways to treat various diseases.

research Corticosterone Inhibits GAS6 to Govern Hair Follicle Stem-Cell Quiescence

77 citations, March 2021 in “Nature”

Stress hormone corticosterone blocks a growth factor to slow down hair stem cell activity and hair growth.

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