Transformation of Amnion Epithelium into Skin and Hair Follicles

    December 2004 in “ Differentiation ”
    Ingrid Fliniaux, Jean Viallet, Danielle Dhouailly, Colin A.B. Jahoda
    Studysummary In this study, mouse amnion epithelium was successfully transformed into skin and hair follicles when associated with hair-forming dermis, revealing the necessity of specific influences for follicle formation.
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