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October 2005 in “Toxicological Sciences” Cigarette smoke condensates increase tumor-promoting markers in mouse skin, especially around hair follicles.
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May 2019 in “Human gene therapy” MC-DNA vector-based gene therapy can temporarily treat CBS deficiency in mice.
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September 2025 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Tilapia skin matrix effectively aids skin wound healing and is a promising option for clinical use.
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October 2000 in “The FASEB Journal” The p75 neurotrophin receptor is important for hair follicle regression by controlling cell death.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” Thymosin β4 may boost hair growth by aiding stem cell movement and blood vessel formation.
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January 2015 in “Development” Hoxc8 gene helps start mammary gland development by controlling specific signals.
Otter rabbit, mink, and blue fox fur can be identified by their unique hair structures.
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November 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Estrogen receptor α controls hair growth cycles and skin thickness in male mice.
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