Defining the Complex Epithelia That Comprise the Canine Claw With Molecular Markers of Differentiation

    October 2009 in “ Veterinary Dermatology ”
    Paul E. Bowden, Hayley Henderson, J. D. REILLY
    Studysummary This study identified various cell types in the canine claw, showing complex mechanisms of cellular differentiation similar to mammalian hair and human nails.
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