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GlossaryFur (pelage)

thick coat of soft hair covering non-human mammals

Fur refers to the thick coat of soft hair covering the skin of many non-human mammals. It serves multiple functions, including insulation to maintain body temperature, protection from environmental elements, and sometimes camouflage. In biological terms, fur is also known as pelage, and it can vary greatly in texture, color, and density among different species.

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research Studies of Normal Moult and Artificially Induced Regeneration of Pelage in Peromyscus

50 citations, October 1918 in “The journal of experimental zoology”

Artificially inducing hair regrowth in mice can change the normal pattern and timing of hair growth, with minimal color differences between old and new fur.

research Pelage and Molt in the Black-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus Hemionus Rafinesque)

25 citations, May 1972 in “Canadian journal of zoology”

Black-tailed deer have four types of pelages and molt twice a year.

research Pelage Cycle in Blue Fox (Alopex Lagopus): A Comparison Between Animals Born Early and Late in the Season

11 citations, May 1998 in “Acta agriculturæ Scandinavica. Section A, Animal science”

Blue foxes born later in the season have a slightly delayed fur growth cycle, but it catches up by mid-November.

Ficoll Density Gradient Sedimentation Isolation of Pelage Hair Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cells From Adult Mouse Back Skin: A Novel Method for Hair Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cells Isolation

research Ficoll Density Gradient Sedimentation Isolation of Pelage Hair Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cells From Adult Mouse Back Skin: A Novel Method for Hair Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cells Isolation

2 citations, July 2022 in “Stem cell research & therapy”

A new method quickly and efficiently isolates hair follicle stem cells from adult mice, promoting hair growth.

research Ficoll Density Gradient Sedimentation Isolation of Pelage Hair Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Adult Mouse Back Skin: A Novel Method for Hair Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cells Isolation

March 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

The new method isolates more hair follicle stem cells from mice quickly and these cells help promote hair growth.

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