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

    April 1998 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”
    Jack Rose
    Studysummary ACTH promotes hair growth in mink, but α-MSH does not.
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