The Follicular Automaton Model: Effect of Stochasticity and Synchronization of Hair Cycles

    February 2002 in “ Journal of theoretical biology ”
    José Halloy, Bruno Bernard, G. Loussouarn, Albert Goldbeter
    Studysummary This study found that a stochastic follicular automaton model replicates hair follicle cycle fluctuations, with deterministic simulations aligning with steady-state levels as follicle numbers increase.
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