Differences in Cell Subsets Between Sun-Exposed and Unexposed Skin: Preliminary Single-Cell Sequencing and Biological Analysis from a Single Case

    October 2024 in “ Frontiers in Medicine ”
    Feng Zhou, Yu Sun, Xinling Chen … Yue Zheng
    Studysummary This study investigated single-cell changes in photoaged skin, revealing distinct cell clusters and increased activity in PD-L1 and PD-1 pathways in sun-exposed areas, enhancing understanding of UVA-induced skin damage and potential prevention targets for photoaging and UV-induced skin cancers.
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