In Vitro Differences Between Keratinocyte Stem Cells and Transit-Amplifying Cells of the Human Hair Follicle

    October 2005 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”
    Cecilia Roh, Qingfeng Tao, Christos Photopoulos, Stephen Lyle
    Studysummary This study found that human hair follicle stem cells formed more colonies and adhered more rapidly, while transit-amplifying cells showed significantly greater mobility.
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