Regeneration of Fat Cells from Myofibroblasts During Wound Healing

    January 2017 in “ Science ”
    Maksim V. Plikus, Christian F. Guerrero‐Juarez, Mayumi Ito … George Cotsarelis
    Studysummary This study found that hair follicles in mice and humans can convert wound-related myofibroblasts into adipocytes, suggesting a potential pathway to reduce scar formation by activating BMP signaling.
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