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From newborn to adult: phenotypic and functional properties of skin equivalent and human skin as a function of donor age.
Journal of cellular physiology - 1 May 1997
Michel M, L'Heureux N, Auger F A, Germain L
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The skin's most important function is to act as a barrier against fluid loss, microorganism infections, and percutaneous absorption. To fulfill this role, keratinocytes proliferate and differentiate to produce a protective layer: the stratum corneum. Because stem cells are responsible for the pro...
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