| Patterning skin by planar cell polarity: the multi-talented hair designer. | |
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PMID: 22229440 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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In mammals, the skin can form complex global and local patterns to meet diverse functional requirements in different parts of the body. To date, the fundamental principles that underlie skin patterning remain poorly understood because of the involvement of multiple interacting processes. Genes involved in the planar cell polarity (PCP) signalling pathway, which is capable of polarizing cells within the planar plane of an epithelium, can control the orientation and differentiation of hair follicles, underlining their involvement in skin pattern formation. Here, we summarize recent progress that has been made to understand the PCP signalling pathway and its function in mammalian skin, including its role in hair follicle morphogenesis, ciliogenesis and wound healing. We argue that dissecting PCP signalling in the context of hair follicle formation might reveal many as-yet-undiscovered functions for PCP in the development, homeostasis and regeneration of skin. |
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Authors:
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Jiang Chen; Cheng-Ming Chuong |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Experimental dermatology Volume: 21 ISSN: 1600-0625 ISO Abbreviation: Exp. Dermatol. Publication Date: 2012 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-01-10 Completed Date: 2012-06-18 Revised Date: 2013-04-08 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9301549 Medline TA: Exp Dermatol Country: Denmark |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 81-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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© 2011 John Wiley & Sons A/S. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, Charles C. Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Biology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA. jiang.chen@ucdenver.edu |
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Animals Body Patterning / physiology* Cell Differentiation / physiology Cell Polarity / physiology* Cilia / physiology Epithelial Cells / cytology, physiology Hair Follicle / cytology*, growth & development*, metabolism Homeostasis / physiology Humans Keratinocytes / cytology, physiology Regeneration / physiology Signal Transduction / physiology Translational Medical Research Wound Healing / physiology |
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AR042177/AR/NIAMS NIH HHS; AR047364/AR/NIAMS NIH HHS; AR060306/AR/NIAMS NIH HHS; AR061485/AR/NIAMS NIH HHS; R01 AR061485-01/AR/NIAMS NIH HHS |
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