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EGF and EGFR are essential for goat fetal skin development.
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December 2021 in “Cells” Designing effective fluorescence microscopy experiments requires careful consideration of hardware, biological models, and imaging agents.
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GPC1 is important for hair growth by helping blood vessels form around hair follicles.
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