Modeling Human Hair Follicles: Lessons from Animal Models and Beyond

    April 2024 in “ Biology ”
    Chew Teng Tan, Chin Yan Lim, Kenneth Lay
    Studysummary This review explores the current understanding of hair follicle development and regeneration, emphasizing the molecular pathways involved and the potential for bioengineering hair follicles in vitro to advance hair regeneration strategies.
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