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July 2017 in “Structure” FGF9 controls which receptors it binds to through a process where two FGF9 molecules join, and changes in FGF9 can lead to incorrect receptor activation.
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May 2020 in “Cells” Substance from human umbilical cord blood cells promotes hair growth.
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