Molecular Histology in Skin Appendage Morphogenesis
August 1997
in “
Microscopy Research and Technique
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TLDR New molecules involved in skin and hair growth were identified, improving understanding and future treatments.
The document reviewed classical and molecular histological studies on skin appendage morphogenesis, focusing on the cellular organization and molecular bases of skin appendage development. It highlighted the identification of new molecules expressed during the formation of skin appendages, such as growth factors, signaling molecules, and adhesion molecules, using feather and hair as models. The review aimed to provide groundwork for molecular mapping of skin appendages, enhancing understanding of developmental processes and potentially influencing future treatment modalities for healing and regeneration.
