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April 2019 in “Nature Communications” Mechanical stretching of the skin can promote hair growth by activating certain immune cells.
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May 2002 in “The American journal of pathology” Cathepsin L is essential for normal hair growth and development.
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January 2020 Ift20 is essential for hair follicle function and skin cell movement.
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