Spiny mice (Acomys) regenerate wounded whisker pad skin with whisker follicles, muscles, and targeted innervation
Abstract Human skin is repaired by scar formation, lacking hair follicles, arrector pili muscles, and targeted innervation. Scarring leads to significant losses in skin functionality. Contrary to humans, spiny mice (Acomys spp.) repair skin via scar-free regeneration, regrowing hair follicles and mu...
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| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2025-06-01
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| Series: | npj Regenerative Medicine |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41536-025-00415-0 |
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