Publications by authors named "William K Yen"
J Invest Dermatol
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Post-natal skin wound healing typically results in collagen-rich scars that don't fully function like the original tissue.
- This study identifies type III collagen (Col3) as crucial for controlling how wounds heal and whether scars form, using various animal models with different Col3 levels.
- Findings suggest that Col3 influences the structure of collagen fibers in scars and alters how cells respond to their physical environment, which could lead to improved strategies for better wound healing in clinical settings.
