Epidermal Growth Factor And Fibroblast Growth Factor Accelerate Proliferation Of Human Hair Bulb Papilla Cells And Root Sheath Fibroblasts Cultured In Vitro

    March 1987 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    K. Katsuoka, H. Schell, O. P. Hornstein, B. Wessel
    TLDR EGF and FGF can boost hair growth by speeding up cell growth.
    The study conducted by K. Katsuoka and colleagues in 1987 demonstrated that epidermal growth factor (EGF) and fibroblast growth factor (FGF) significantly accelerated the proliferation of human hair bulb papilla cells and root sheath fibroblasts when cultured in vitro. This finding suggested that EGF and FGF could play a crucial role in promoting hair growth by enhancing the proliferation of cells essential for hair follicle development. The research provided early insights into the potential therapeutic applications of growth factors in treating hair loss conditions.
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