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Abstract
The use of porcine skin as a biomedical model for the human integument is discussed with reference to the literature. The epidermis and dermis can be used as a model as there are clear structural, functional and biochemical similarities with human skin layers. The actual utilization of porcine skin in dermatological research is reviewed. Practical difficulties are emphasized: in particular, the conditions required for use of porcine skin in experimental research, the most suitable breeds, and restrictions on biological interpretation of the results.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 8647699 DOI: 10.1007/s001050050399
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Hautarzt ISSN: 0017-8470 Impact factor: 0.751