Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6075089 | Journal of Investigative Dermatology | 2015 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Through cyclic regeneration, feather stem cells are molded into different shapes under different physiological states. With its distinct morphology, context-dependent growth, and experimental manipulability, the feather provides a rich model to study growth control, regeneration, and morphogenesis in vivo. Recent examples include novel insights revealed by transient perturbation with chemotherapeutic reagents and irradiation during feather growth.
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Authors
Cathleen Tsz Ka Chiu, Cheng Ming Chuong,