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September 2015 in “Gene” FGF5s can block the effects of FGF5, which may help control hair growth in cashmere goats.
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FGF9 helps hair follicles grow in small-tailed Han sheep by affecting cell growth and certain signaling pathways.
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Fructus Ligustri Lucidi water extract helps hair growth by promoting cell survival and activating specific pathways.
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