Epidermal Growth Factor, But Not Cortisol, Suppresses Fiber Growth in Cultured Follicles

    September 2003 in “ Livestock Production Science ”
    H.R. Ansari-Renani, PI Hynd
    Studysummary This study found that epidermal growth factor significantly reduced fibre growth in cultured Tukidale and Romney hair follicles, while cortisol had no effect on follicle growth.
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