Detection of growth factors and proto-on
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Francis, Susan M.; Suttie, James M.
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Article
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1998
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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Deer antler is a unique mammalian organ that has an annual cycle of regeneration. The antler grows very rapidly from the tip at up to 1 cm/day in red deer for a 90-to 120-day period. It is hypothesised that locally produced growth factors are required to control and stimulate this growth. The tip of