Lymph vessels find a hairy niche

EMBO J. 2019 Oct 1;38(19):e103219. doi: 10.15252/embj.2019103219. Epub 2019 Sep 17.

Abstract

Lymphatic vessels play important roles in coordinating fluid homeostasis and local immune responses of the tissues they reside in. A new study shows that in addition, lymphatic vessels of the skin are intimately associated with hair follicles and control HF development, cycling, and organization.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Hair Follicle*
  • Lymphatic Vessels*
  • Regeneration
  • Skin
  • Stem Cell Niche