Melanocytes from the Outer Root Sheath of Hair Follicles Cultivated on Collagen Membrane Improve Their Melanotic Properties

    January 2012 in “ Journal of Tissue Science & Engineering ”
    Vuk Savković
    Studysummary In this study, collagen I decellularized scaffolds enhanced the growth and melanotic properties of hair follicle melanocytes, suggesting their potential as effective carriers for transplantation in vitiligo treatment.
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