Self-Healing Hydrogel-Enabled Modular Assembly of Bilayered Skin Construct for Hair Follicle Regeneration

    September 2026 in “ Advanced Healthcare Materials ”
    J.W. Park, Su Yong Kim, Minsu Jeong … Won‐Gun Koh
    Studysummary This study demonstrated that a self-healing hydrogel can support in vitro hair follicle-like structures and enhance hair regeneration after implantation, offering a potential approach for personalized hair regeneration therapy.
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