A Simple Drug Delivery System for Platelet-Derived Bioactive Molecules to Improve Melanocyte Stimulation in Vitiligo Treatment

    September 2020 in “ Nanomaterials ”
    Karolína Vocetková, Věra Sovková, Matěj Buzgo … Eva Filová
    Studysummary This study found that centrifugally spun scaffolds with higher concentrations of platelet-derived bioactive molecules enhanced melanocyte metabolic activity and proliferation, suggesting potential for improving vitiligo treatment.
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