Neural controls of human hair growth: calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) induces catagen

J Dermatol Sci. 2012 Aug;67(2):153-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2012.04.006. Epub 2012 Apr 21.
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Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide / metabolism*
  • Cell Proliferation
  • Female
  • Hair / physiology*
  • Hair Follicle / metabolism*
  • Hair Follicle / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Inflammation
  • Male
  • Melanins / metabolism
  • Melanocytes / metabolism
  • Models, Biological
  • Neurons / metabolism*
  • Neuropeptides / chemistry
  • Organ Culture Techniques
  • Pigmentation

Substances

  • Melanins
  • Neuropeptides
  • Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide