Vascular Endothelial Cells as Signaling Niches for Epithelial Stem Cells in the Skin

    March 2026 in “ Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology ”
    Tudorita Tumbar, Torsa Ganguly, C. Geraldine McMahon, Mohammad A. Tavallaei
    Studysummary This review discusses the potential role of vascular endothelial cells as signaling niches influencing epithelial stem cell states in the skin, emphasizing the need for further exploration in this area.
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