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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fzd2 is important for skin and hair development through various signaling ways.
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February 2023 in “Heliyon” The hydrogel significantly speeds up wound healing and supports skin cell growth.
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The FGF5 gene variant causes long hair in Akitas, and genetic testing is advised to manage coat length and welfare.
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