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Rat skin develops from a single layer to adult-like skin with hair follicles by day 21.
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May 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Collagen XXII is a marker for tissue junctions, aiding in structural integrity and found in muscles, heart, skin, and arthritic joints.
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The document concludes that understanding hair's composition and the effects of treatments can lead to better hair care products.
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