Self-Assembly of Dermal Papilla Cells into Inductive Spheroidal Microtissues on Poly(Ethylene-Co-Vinyl Alcohol) Membranes for Hair Follicle Regeneration

    June 2008 in “ Biomaterials ”
    Tai-Horng Young, Chiao-Yun Lee, Hsien-Ching Chiu … Sung-Jan Lin
    Studysummary This study found that poly(ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol) membranes support the self-assembly of dermal papilla cells into compact spheroidal microtissues capable of inducing new hair follicles, suggesting potential for large-scale production for hair follicle regeneration.
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