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January 1997 in “Cell and Tissue Research” This study found that a serum-free DMEM-F12 medium with 45% oxygen best supports in vitro development and differentiation of human fetal skin, closely mimicking the in vivo state.
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August 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mouse hair can regrow in a special lab setup without serum.
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October 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that a serum-free culture system supported hair growth from follicles responsive to calcium, glucose, and amino acids, with insulin enhancing the growth, while other factors had no effect.
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January 1993 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, minoxidil sulphate was observed to significantly increase DNA synthesis in cultured human hair follicles in a concentration-dependent manner.
January 2008 in “Anhui nongye kexue” In this study, researchers established a model using Mongolia Sheep hair follicles to investigate growth mechanisms, noting that adding insulin and hydrocortisone helped maintain follicle shape during extended culture.