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December 2023 in “Scientific reports” 3D microenvironments in microwells improve hair follicle stem cell behavior and hair regeneration.
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March 2018 in “PLOS Biology” Autophagy is important for human hair growth and health.
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July 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Glutamic acid helps increase hair growth in mice.
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July 2017 in “IEEE Photonics Journal” The study found that combining SHG and OCT effectively monitors skin wound healing in mice.
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May 2017 in “American Society of Health-System Pharmacists eBooks” The skin is a complex barrier for drug penetration, but understanding its structure and interactions can improve drug delivery methods.
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