Animal model for pigment spots

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2011-03-01

2011-03-01

Li, Q. Janice (Department: 1633)

Multicellular living organisms and unmodified parts thereof and

Nonhuman animal

C800S009000

Reexamination Certificate

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07897833

ABSTRACT:
An animal model for pigment spots in which the formation of pigment spots in human skin is faithfully simulated is provided. An animal model for pigment spots, wherein a black person's skin is grafted onto a non-human animal, is provided.

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