Hair Transplantation in Mice: Challenges and Solutions

    April 2016 in “ Wound Repair and Regeneration ”
    Azar Asgari, Nicholas W Rufaut, Wayne A. Morrison … Rodney Sinclair
    Studysummary In this study, researchers developed a new murine model for transplanting vibrissae that mimics human hair transplantation, achieving successful hair growth in immune-deficient nude mice.
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    Research cited in this study 9

    1. Single Follicular Unit Transplantation Reconstructs Arrector Pili Muscle and Nerve Connections and Restores Functional Hair Follicle Piloerection The Journal of Dermatology · 2012
    2. Hair Morphogenesis In Vitro: Formation of Hair Structures Suitable for Implantation Regenerative Medicine · 2008
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    9. Elliptical Donor Stereoscopically Assisted Micrografting as an Approach to Further Refinement in Hair Transplantation The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology · 1994

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