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    Adipocyte-Myofibroblast Transition as a Possible Pathophysiological Step in Androgenetic Alopecia

    May 2017 in “ Experimental Dermatology ”
    Ilja L. Kruglikov, Philipp E. Scherer
    Studysummary This article discusses a potential link between adipocyte-myofibroblast transition and androgenetic alopecia, suggesting AMT may play a role in fibrosis associated with the condition but presents no new results.
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