Stem cells in embryonic skin development
The skin is a complex stratified organ which acts not only as a permeability barrier and defense against external agents, but also has essential thermoregulatory, sensory and metabolic functions. Due to its high versatility and activity, the skin undergoes continuous self-renewal to repair damaged t...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-01-01
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Series: | Biological Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0716-97602012000300003 |