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GlossaryVibrissa Follicles

specialized hair follicles producing sensitive whiskers in mammals

Vibrissa follicles, also known as whisker follicles, are specialized hair follicles found in mammals that produce long, stiff hairs called vibrissae or whiskers. These follicles are highly innervated, meaning they have a rich supply of nerve endings, which makes them extremely sensitive to touch and helps animals detect their surroundings, navigate in the dark, and sense nearby objects.

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research Trps1 Activates a Network of Secreted Wnt Inhibitors and Transcription Factors Crucial to Vibrissa Follicle Morphogenesis

59 citations , November 2011 in “Development”

Trps1 is essential for proper hair follicle development.

research Cyclical Changes in Rat Vibrissa Follicles Maintained In Vitro

34 citations , December 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Rat vibrissa follicles are useful for studying hair growth cycles, especially the transition from pro-anagen to anagen.

research Exogen Involves Gradual Release of the Hair Club Fiber in the Vibrissa Follicle Model

14 citations , January 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Hair sheds gradually from the follicle, with readiness to shed indicated by less attachment material.

research The Multipotency of Adult Vibrissa Follicle Stem Cells

8 citations , March 2009 in “Differentiation”

Adult vibrissa follicle stem cells can regenerate hair follicles, glands, and skin.

research Study on Organ Culture of Mouse Vibrissa Follicle In Vitro

January 1999

Mouse hair follicles grow best in a special medium, especially when cut and from adult mice.

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