353 citations
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July 2015 in “Molecular immunology” Porcine skin is very similar to human skin, making it a useful model for research.
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April 2010 in “Cellular Reprogramming” Pig skin cells can turn into mesodermal cells but lose their ability to become neural cells.
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December 2020 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Caffeine penetrates skin quickly through open hair follicles, but less through closed ones, with levels becoming equal after 22 hours.
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May 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A special foam called EG7 PTK-UR helps heal skin wounds better than other similar materials, working as well as a top-rated product and better than a polyester foam.
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October 2014 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Combining physical dermabrasion with chemical peeling is more effective for skin treatment than chemical peeling alone.