Skin-Associated Cartilage Is a Distinct Type of Lipid-Filled Tissue

February 2025 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”

Raúl Ramos, Maksim V. Plikus

lipocartilage lipochondrocytes lipid vacuoles adipocytes cartilage regeneration skin biology hair growth inhibition

Studysummary Lipocartilage is a new type of tissue that affects hair growth and cartilage regeneration.

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