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February 2019 in “Journal of cellular physiology” TGF-β2 helps yak hair follicles enter the regression phase, while HSP70 tries to prevent it.
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February 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” HGF-modified hair follicle stem cells help brain recovery after injury in rats.
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TG5 helps maintain hair follicle health, while TG3 aids in hair shaft development.
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March 2009 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” TGF-β2 plays a key role in human hair growth and development.
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March 2002 in “Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation” HB-EGF and TGF-α help heal burns by boosting skin cell growth.
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April 2019 in “iScience” EGFR helps control how hair grows and forms without needing p53 protein.
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