Cell Reports discovers a new mechanism that regulates the potential of skin and hair regeneration

On June 8, 2021, the international journal Cell Reports published online the research results of Zhang Liang's research group at the Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health of the Chinese Academy of Sciences entitled " miR-24 controls the regenerative competence of hair follicle progenitors by targeting Plk3 "

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The researchers found that during the transition of hair follicles from resting to activation, the hair follicle precursor cells that are about to be activated significantly down-regulate a miRNA, miR-24

The study revealed that miR-24 is a key factor that limits the regenerative potential of skin hair follicle precursor cells, and points out a new targeted treatment approach for hair regrowth-related diseases such as alopecia

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