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August 2014 in “Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Developmental biology” The skin and thymus develop similarly to protect and support immunity.
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December 2013 in “Molecular biology of the cell” ILK is essential for proper hair follicle development and structure.
The inner root sheath in hair follicles plays a key role in hair growth and health.
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December 2011 in “Annals of anatomy” Involucrin helps strengthen the inner parts of human hair.
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