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Secreted Frizzled‐Related Protein 2 (SFRP2) Induces Follistatin‐Like 1 (FSTL1) to Regulate Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)‐Induced Dermal Papilla Cell Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Senescence

Source: Aging Cell • Published: 05 Sept 2026, 06:11

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Aging Cell.

Research-focused article examining how a specific signaling interaction affects androgen-driven mitochondrial stress and cellular aging in hair follicle-supporting cells, offering insight into molecular pathways and potential therapeutic angles.

Secreted Frizzled‐Related Protein 2 (SFRP2) Induces Follistatin‐Like 1 (FSTL1) to Regulate Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)‐Induced Dermal Papilla Cell Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Senescence
Key Takeaways
  • SFRP2 upregulates FSTL1 expression in dermal papilla cells exposed to DHT, according to the study.
  • FSTL1 mediates DHT-induced mitochondrial dysfunction evidenced by impaired mitochondrial markers and function in treated cells.
  • Increased FSTL1 is linked with accelerated senescence phenotypes in dermal papilla cells following DHT exposure.
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