Human Hair Follicle Organ Culture: Theory, Application, and Perspectives

    August 2015 in “ Experimental Dermatology ”
    Ewan A. Langan, Michael P. Philpott, Jennifer E. Kloepper, Ralf Paus
    Studysummary This review provides a comprehensive guide to serum-free human hair follicle organ culture methods, highlighting research opportunities, standardization efforts, and potential applications without reporting new empirical findings.
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