Expression level of leucine-rich repeat containing 15 regulates characteristics of dermal papilla cells of human hair follicle

The aggregation of dermal papilla (DP) cells and their interaction with the extracellular matrix (ECM), as well as the expression of basement membrane proteins, are known to be associated with hair development and the hair growth cycle [1]. Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a gradual thinning of the thick terminal hair of the frontal balding area, which eventually turns into a thin vellus hair. However, the differences between the frontal and occipital hair follicles, especially in the DPs of AGA patients, are still unclear.

Source: Journal of Dermatological Science - September 28, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Min Kyu Kim, Mi Hee Kwack, Moon Kyu Kim, Jung Chul Kim, Young Kwan Sung Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research