CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Disruption of Fibroblast Growth Factor 5 in Rabbits Results in a Systemic Long Hair Phenotype by Prolonging Anagen

    March 2020 in “ Genes ”
    Yuxin Xu, Hongmei Li, Hui‐Lin Pan … Zhanjun Li
    Studysummary This study found that FGF5-/- rabbits exhibited a significant long hair phenotype by prolonging the anagen phase, suggesting FGF5 acts as a negative regulator of hair growth.
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