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February 2012 in “PubMed” Gp₄G promotes hair growth and improves skin health.
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January 2011 in “Zhongguo nongye Kexue” Transgenic sheep cells with spider silk gene were successfully created for future sheep hair expression.
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March 2007 in “BioTechniques” The assay quickly identifies substances that increase or decrease blood vessel growth.
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Balding hair follicles have reduced growth factors and increased inhibitory factors, suggesting new treatment paths for hair loss.
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The FGF5 gene variant causes long hair in Akitas, and genetic testing is advised to manage coat length and welfare.