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Glossary Epithelial Tissues

layers of cells covering body surfaces and lining cavities

Epithelial tissues, also known as epithelia, are layers of cells that cover the surfaces of the body, both inside and out. They form the outer layer of the skin, line the cavities and organs, and are involved in protection, secretion, and absorption. These tissues are crucial for creating barriers and interfaces between different environments, such as the skin protecting against pathogens and the lining of the gut absorbing nutrients.

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research EFFECT OF "AMINOPTERIN" ON EPITHELIAL TISSUES

114 citations , December 1951 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This article reviews the effectiveness of adrenal cortex compounds E and F in treating various connective tissue disorders and reports no new clinical findings.

research EFFECT OF "AMINOPTERIN" ON EPITHELIAL TISSUES

3 citations , June 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This article discusses the effectiveness of adrenal cortex compounds E and F in treating connective tissue disorders like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus, but it reports no new clinical results.

The Effects of Negative Pressure by External Tissue Expansion Device on Epithelial Cell Proliferation, Neo-Vascularization, and Hair Growth in a Porcine Model

research The Effects of Negative Pressure by External Tissue Expansion Device on Epithelial Cell Proliferation, Neo-Vascularization and Hair Growth in a Porcine Model

16 citations , April 2016 in “PLoS ONE”

In a porcine model, this study observed that using an External Tissue Expansion Device increased epidermis thickness, cell proliferation, and vessel density at fat graft recipient sites.

research Plasticity of epithelial stem cells in tissue regeneration

479 citations , June 2014 in “Science”

This review discusses the plasticity of epithelial stem cells in regenerative contexts and reports no new research findings; the authors highlight potential implications for regenerative medicine and cancer.

research Tissue-Engineered Skin Preserving the Potential of Epithelial Cells to Differentiate into Hair After Grafting

24 citations , October 2010 in “Tissue Engineering Part A”

This study found that tissue-engineered skin using mouse fibroblasts successfully supported hair growth after grafting, but similar success was not observed using human fibroblast-derived tissue.

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