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    GlossaryMicrovesicles

    Microvesicles are small membrane-bound particles released from the surface of cells, typically ranging from 100 to 1000 nanometers in diameter. They play a significant role in intercellular communication and can carry proteins, lipids, and RNA, influencing various biological processes, including inflammation and cell signaling. In the context of hair loss, microvesicles may be involved in the regulation of hair follicle biology and the pathophysiology of conditions such as androgenetic alopecia, making them a potential target for therapeutic interventions. Their distinguishing characteristic is their origin from the outward budding of the plasma membrane, differentiating them from exosomes, which are formed within endosomes.

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