The Structure of the Skin of the Ear in Domesticated Pigs, With Special Reference to Their Use for Human Dermatological Research. Part 2: Specific Histology of the Integument

    June 2001 in “ PubMed ”
    Wieland Meyer, Nils–Holger Zschemisch, S Godynicki, K Neurand
    TLDR Pig ear skin is similar to human skin, making it useful for research, but it has some differences.
    The study examined the specific histology of the ear integument of white domesticated pigs using light microscopy. It detailed the structure of skin layers, ear cartilage envelopes, blood vessel distribution, collagen fiber architecture, hair follicles, and skin glands. The research aimed to compare these findings with human skin histology to evaluate the porcine ear skin's suitability as a model for human dermatological research. The study highlighted both the advantages and disadvantages of using pig ear skin in this context.
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