Microscopy on Pigskin
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https://doi.org/10.33414/rtyc.55.49-58.2026Keywords:
pigskin, porcine skin, histology, Microscopy, morphology, structureAbstract
The objective of this study was to identify and characterize the structural patterns of pigskin, with the aim of deepening our understanding of its histological organization and its potential technological applications. The study was conducted by analyzing samples of pigskin and leather using various histological observation and microscopy techniques. The results obtained allowed us to recognize the arrangement and morphology of the layers that make up the skin and leather, providing relevant information for comparative analysis and for understanding their structural characteristics.
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