Wnt Signaling Induces Epithelial Differentiation During Cutaneous Wound Healing

    January 2006 in “ BMC Cell Biology ”
    Carrie Fathke, Lynne Wilson, Kavita V. Shah … Frank Isik
    Studysummary This study found that manipulating Wnt signaling pathways in cutaneous wounds can induce skin structures resembling regeneration, suggesting a potential role for Wnt signals in restoring skin architecture during wound healing.
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