Search

for
Search:

GlossaryVibrissae

specialized hairs, like whiskers, that detect environmental changes

Vibrissae, commonly known as whiskers, are specialized, thickened hairs found on the faces of many mammals, including cats, dogs, and rodents. These tactile hairs are highly sensitive to touch and vibrations, allowing animals to detect changes in their environment, navigate in the dark, and sense nearby objects or prey.

Related Terms

Learn

2 / 2 results

learn KY19382

compound that activates Wnt/β-catenin to promote hair regrowth and create new hair follicles

learn Thymosin Beta 4

Research

5 / 1000+ results

research Minoxidil Stimulates Mouse Vibrissae Follicles in Organ Culture

121 citations , March 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Minoxidil can help grow hair in mice by making cells grow and improving hair quality. More research needed.

research Epithelial Growth by Rat Vibrissae Follicles In Vitro Requires Mesenchymal Contact via Native Extracellular Matrix

66 citations , August 1990 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Epithelial cell growth in rat hair follicles needs contact with mesenchymal cells through the extracellular matrix.

research Three-Dimensional Microanatomy of Longitudinal Lanceolate Endings in Rat Vibrissae

35 citations , January 2000 in “Journal of comparative neurology”

Rat vibrissae have sensory terminals with specific structures that help detect hair movements.

research Activin B Stimulates Mouse Vibrissae Growth and Regulates Cell Proliferation and Cell Cycle Progression of Hair Matrix Cells Through ERK Signaling

23 citations , February 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

Activin B can boost hair growth by promoting cell proliferation and cell cycle progression.

research The Germinative Epithelium of Sheep Vibrissae and Wool Follicles Has Extensive Proliferative Potential but Is Dependent on the Dermal Papilla

1 citations , January 2012 in “International journal of trichology”

Sheep hair follicle cells can grow a lot but need the dermal papilla to do so.

View more "vibrissae" in research →

Community Join

1 / 1 results

community Can liver problems be associated with response to the oral minoxidil?

in Research 147 upvotes 4 days ago

Liver problems may reduce the effectiveness of oral minoxidil due to impaired SULT1A1 enzyme activity, which is crucial for converting minoxidil to its active form. This reduction in enzyme function can significantly decrease the drug's effectiveness in promoting hair growth.