Novel Collagen Sponge Reinforced With Polyglycolic Acid Fiber Produces Robust, Normal Hair In Murine Hair Reconstitution Model

    May 2004 in “ Tissue Engineering ”
    Munenari Itoh, Yosuke Hiraoka, Ken Kataoka … Hitoshi Okochi
    Studysummary This study found that collagen sponges with polyglycolic acid fibers support proper skin and hair follicle restructuring, suggesting potential usefulness for hair reconstitution research and clinical applications.
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    1. Molecular Mechanisms Regulating Hair Follicle Development ˜The œjournal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology · 2002
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