Dermal TRPV1 innervations engage a macrophage and fibroblast containing pathway to activate hair growth [dataset1]
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ABSTRACT: Pain, detected by nociceptors, is an integral part of injury, yet whether and how it can impact tissue physiology and recovery remain understudied. Here we applied chemogenetics in mice to locally activate dermal TRPV1 innervations in naïve skin and found it triggered new regenerative cycling by dormant hair follicles (HFs).This was preceded by rapid apoptosis of dermal macrophages, mediated by the neuropeptide calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP). TRPV1 activation also triggered a macrophage-dependent induction of Spp1-expressing dermal fibroblasts. The neuropeptide CGRP andSpp1were essential for the nociceptor-triggered hair growth. Finally, we show that epidermal abrasion injury induced Spp1-expressing dermal fibroblasts and hair growth via a TRPV1 neuron and CGRP dependent mechanism.Collectively, these data demonstrate a role for TRPV1 nociceptors in orchestrating a macrophage and fibroblast-supported mechanism to promote hair growth, and enabling the efficient restoration of this mechano- and thermo-protective barrier after wounding.
ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE266027 | GEO | 2024/05/10
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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