9 citations
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January 2015 in “Fundamental & clinical pharmacology” This study found that cyclosporine A's enhancement of hair growth in mice is partly due to its ability to block the nuclear translocation of apoptosis-inducing factor, slowing the hair follicle transition to the catagen phase.
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December 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This article reviews current knowledge and research gaps on growth hormone in hair follicle biology, highlighting its complex role and suggesting further exploration to reveal nonclassical skin functions.
27 citations
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September 2015 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This study suggests that type IV collagenases, MMP-2 and MMP-9, play important roles in the hair cycle by regulating the expression of VEGF, IGF-1, and TGF-β in mice.
25 citations
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May 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that topical EGF-liposomal solution may protect hair follicles from chemotherapy-induced damage by inducing a catagen-like stage in a mouse model.
January 2013 in “Seoul National University Open Repository (Seoul National University)” This study found that pretreating hair follicles with epidermal growth factor (EGF) may protect against chemotherapy-induced hair damage by inducing a catagen-like stage, thus supporting primary hair recovery.