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265 citations,
July 2012 in “Cell” The study found that sweat glands contain different types of stem cells that help with healing and maintaining healthy skin.
174 citations,
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10 citations,
April 2016 in “Experimental dermatology” EGFR helps mouse hair follicles stop growing by reducing certain growth regulators.
1 citations,
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