Modeling Aging in a Culture Dish: Towards the Development of More Sophisticated In Vitro Models of Human Skin Aging

    March 2026 in “ Ageing Research Reviews ”
    Stefania Briganti, Emanuela Camera, Jesús Ciriza … John T. Connelly
    Studysummary This review highlights the complex interplay between intrinsic and extrinsic factors influencing skin aging, emphasizing the need for advanced human-specific models to study aging mechanisms and develop new therapies.
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