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March 2018 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Regulatory T-cells are important for healing and regenerating tissues in various organs by controlling immune responses and aiding stem cells.
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Retinoids or their analogs could treat skin pigmentation disorders like melasma and vitiligo.
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