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October 2024 in “Burns & Trauma” Air-liquid interface culture improves hair follicle development in skin organoids.
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March 2020 in “Cell and Tissue Banking” Injected cells show potential for hair growth.
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November 2018 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” Mongolian gerbils heal wounds differently than mice, with unique protein levels and gene expression that affect skin repair.
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August 2021 Biomimetic dermal papilla spheres can help regenerate hair to some extent.
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