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(Neuro-)endocrinology of epithelial hair follicle stem cells

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Paus, Ralf, Arck, Petra, Tiede, Stephan·2008·Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology

Abstract

The hair follicle is a repository of different types of somatic stem cells. However, even though the hair follicle is both a prominent target organ and a potent, non-classical site of production and/or metabolism of numerous polypetide- and steroid hormones, neuropeptides, neurotransmitters and neurotrophins, the (neuro-)endocrine controls of hair follicle epithelial stem cell (HFeSC) biology remain to be systematically explored. Focussing on HFeSCs, we attempt here to offer a "roadmap through terra incognita" by listing key open questions, by exploring endocrinologically relevant HFeSC gene profiling and mouse genomics data, and by sketching several clinically relevant pathways via which systemic and/or locally generated (neuro-)endocrine signals might impact on HFeSC. Exemplarily, we discuss, e.g. the potential roles of glucocorticoid and vitamin D receptors, the hairless gene product, thymic hormones, bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs) and their antagonists, and Skg-3 in HFeSC biology. Furthermore, we elaborate on the potential role of nerve growth factor (NGF) and substance P-dependent neurogenic inflammation in HFeSC damage, and explore how neuroendocrine signals may influence the balance between maintenance and destruction of hair follicle immune privilege, which protects these stem cells and their progeny. These considerations call for a concerted research effort to dissect the (neuro-)endocrinology of HFeSCs much more systematically than before.

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  • Higher elements of the HPA axis are functional within the pilosebaceous unit and help maintain its immune privilege.

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Authors
Paus, R., Arck, P., & Tiede, S.
Affiliations
  • University of Lübeck (DE)
  • Stiftung Charité (DE)
Corresponding author
Tiede, Stephan
Venue
Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2008-06
Volume
288
Issue
1-2
Pages
38-51
ISSN
0303-7207 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2046769306
Cited by
47
References
181
Citations by year
2025: 2 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 1 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 1 · 2016: 2 · 2015: 5 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 2
FWCI
0.92
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology (publishedVersion)
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  • HAL (submittedVersion, other-oa)
  • Trinity's Access to Research Output (TARA) (Trinity College Dublin) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Urology › Hair Growth and Disorders
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cell Biology › Skin and Cellular Biology Research
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cell Biology › melanin and skin pigmentation
Keywords
neuroendocrinology, hair follicle stem cells, glucocorticoid receptor, vitamin D receptor, hairless gene, thymic hormones, bone morphogenetic proteins, BMP antagonists, nerve growth factor, substance P, neurogenic inflammation, immune privilege, hair follicle regeneration
MeSH terms
Animals, Epithelial Cells, Hormones, Humans, Neuroendocrinology, Stem Cells, Hair Follicle, Gene Expression Profiling

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