Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) But Not Alpha-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (a-MSH) as a Mediator of Adrenalectomy Induced Hair Growth in Mink

April 1998 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”

Jack Rose

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