Research Progress and Strategies for the Biosynthesis of Keratinocyte Growth Factor-2 (KGF-2) in Arabidopsis Thaliana

    May 2025 in “ PeerJ ”
    Chengyang Song, Guangdong Yu, Shuang Gao … Nuo Xu
    Studysummary This review discusses the potential of using <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> to express fusion protein TDP1-KGF-2, aiming to enhance the transdermal delivery of KGF-2 for hair growth applications, despite current challenges with production costs and efficacy.
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