Collagen and Fractionated Platelet-Rich Plasma Scaffold for Dermal Regeneration

    April 2016 in “ Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals ”
    Matthew T. Houdek, Cody C. Wyles, Paul G. Stalboerger … Steven L. Moran
    Studysummary This study found that hydrogels supplemented with fractionated platelet-rich plasma recruited more dermal-derived stem cells and accelerated healing, leading to hair growth and skin regeneration in rats.
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