Distinct mechanisms underlie pattern formation in the skin and skin appendages

Patterns form with the break of homogeneity and lead to the emergence of new structure or arrangement. There are different physiological and pathological mechanisms that lead to the formation of patterns. Here, we first introduce the basics of pattern formation and their possible biological basis. W...

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Main Authors: Widelitz, R, Baker, R, Plikus, M, Lin, C, Maini, P, Paus, R, Chuong, C
Format: Journal article
Published: Wiley 2006