The Effects of Intradermal Injections of Spermidine on the Growth Rate of Fibers and Mitosis of Wool Follicles in Merino Lambs

    April 2002 in “ Animal Science ”
    S. M. Liu, Ashley Murray, A. C. Schlink … DG Masters
    Studysummary This study found that intradermal spermidine injections stimulated cell proliferation and increased fibre length growth rate in wool follicles of Merino lambs, without significantly affecting fibre diameter.
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