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Transcriptome-guided development of a fibrosis-reversal compound reduces skin scarring and allows regeneration via mitochondrial uncoupling.
Cell reports. Medicine·May 19, 2026·PMID 42155361
Why it mattersCurrent topical scar therapies have limited efficacy, and first-line corticosteroid injections can cause dermal atrophy. FR-1 offers a potential non-invasive alternative that reduces scarring while preserving normal skin structures, addressing a significant unmet need in dermatology and wound healing.
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