High-Sulfur Protein Gene Expression in a Transgenic Mouse
December 1991
in “
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
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TLDR Minoxidil boosts hair growth in genetically modified mice.
The study investigated the expression of high-sulfur protein genes in transgenic mice. Researchers from The Upjohn Company and Ohio University collaborated to explore the potential of these genes in influencing hair characteristics. The transgenic mice were engineered to express these proteins, which are known to be significant in hair structure due to their sulfur content. The findings suggested that the expression of high-sulfur proteins could potentially alter hair properties, providing insights into genetic factors affecting hair. However, the document did not specify the number of mice used in the study, which is crucial for assessing the study's robustness.