Retinoids in Scarless Skin Regeneration: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Strategies

    September 2025 in “ Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology ”
    Kang Wang, Zhongqing Yang, Yunqi Ma … Qingfeng Li
    Studysummary In this review, retinoids are highlighted as promising agents for promoting scarless skin regeneration by coordinating cellular and molecular processes that suppress fibrosis, enhance re-epithelialization, promote angiogenesis, and enable hair follicle formation, potentially advancing functional skin repair.
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