The Role of Macrophages in Skin Homeostasis

    Diana A. Yanez, Richard K. Lacher, Aurobind Vidyarthi, Oscar R. Colegio
    Studysummary This review examines the roles of macrophages and Langerhans cells in skin homeostasis and suggests that understanding these functions can aid in developing therapies for skin and hair regeneration, but it reports no new research findings.
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