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dermal papilla

Term ID
UBERON:0000412
Synonyms
  • dermal papilla cell
  • dermal papillae
  • follicular papilla
  • hair follicle dermal papilla
  • hair papilla
  • papilla corii
  • papilla dermatis
  • papilla dermis
  • papilla of corium
  • papillae dermis
  • skin papilla
Definition
A mesodermal signaling center of the hair follicle consisting of closely packed specialized mesenchymal fibroblasts. Framed by the enlarged bulb matrix in anagen. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2008.12.005
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