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    Beta-Catenin–Dependent Wnt Signaling: A Pathway in Acute Cutaneous Wounding

    February 2018 in “ Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ”
    Antoine L. Carre, Michael S. Hu, Aaron W. James … H. Peter Lorenz
    Studysummary The study found that a specific signaling pathway helps skin wounds heal faster but may lead to larger scars.
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