Evaluation of Gene Expression Patterns in Micrografts Demonstrates Induction of Catagen-Like Processes During Storage

    January 2017 in “ Dermatologic Surgery ”
    Walter Krugluger, Karl Stiefsohn, Karl Moser … Katarina Laciak
    Studysummary This study observed that storing hair follicle micrografts significantly decreased the expression of certain key genes in the dermal papilla, potentially affecting hair follicle cycling during preparation and storage.
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