Endogenous Human Skin Equivalent Promotes In Vitro Morphogenesis of Follicle-Like Structures

    May 2016 in “ Biomaterials ”
    Costantino Casale, Giorgia Imparato, Francesco Urciuolo, Paolo A. Netti
    Studysummary This study demonstrated that an engineered human skin equivalent can generate follicle-like structures resembling fetal skin, highlighting the role of the dermal compartment in directing epithelial cell fate in vitro.
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