TLDR Porcine skin varies by region, affecting its use as a human skin model.
The study evaluated the histological structure of porcine skin from 11 different anatomic regions in the American Yorkshire crossbreed, focusing on epidermal and dermal thickness, hair follicle density, and collagen and elastin composition and distribution. Significant regional differences were found, particularly in dermis and epidermis thickness and collagen and elastin content. Variations in type I and type III collagen distribution were also observed. These findings underscored the importance of recognizing regional differences in porcine skin to prevent misinterpretation when using it as a model for human skin.
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