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Erase the trace: New frontiers in scar prevention and skin repair

Peer-Reviewed Publication ELSP image:  Disruptions during wound healing phases (inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling) can result in scar formation. Higher levels of inflammatory markers (TGF-β1, TGF- β2, VEGF) and type 1 collagen are present in scars. Current treatments for scars include pressure garments, corticosteroids, laser therapy, and scar excision. Current research explores Yes-associated protein and harnesses...

Scientists cast new understanding of how skin repairs itself
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Scientists cast new understanding of how skin repairs itself

by Mike Addelman,  University of Manchester Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain University of Manchester scientists have cast new light on how our skin repairs itself, bringing the possibility of regeneration of the organ a step closer. The study team, funded by the Medical Research Council and Helmut Horten Foundation, showed the activation of specific parts of the DNA leading...