Expansion of Specialized Epidermis Induced by Hormonal State and Mechanical Strain

    February 2015 in “ Mechanisms of development ”
    Ho‐Ting Wu, Teresa Easwaran, Carlos D. Offutt … John Foley
    Studysummary This study observed that areola formation in mice requires exposure to pregnancy hormones and mechanical strain, beyond individual stimuli like hormonal milieu or strain alone.
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