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    Single Follicular Unit Transplantation Reconstructs Arrector Pili Muscle and Nerve Connections and Restores Functional Hair Follicle Piloerection

    March 2012 in “ The Journal of Dermatology ”
    Akio Sato, Koh-éi Toyoshima, H. Toki … Takashi Tsuji
    Studysummary This study reports that transplanted mouse hair follicles restored piloerection ability and connected properly with host tissues, suggesting potential for advanced hair restoration therapies.
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