November 2015 in “Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society” This study established a stable cell line for CRF1 receptor screening, which can be used to develop functional cosmetics and modulators potentially affecting hair re-growth.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study found that tildacerfont treatment in males with congenital adrenal hyperplasia reduced androgen levels and improved markers of testicular function, suggesting potential benefits for male reproductive health.
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April 2018 in “Psychopharmacology/Psychopharmacologia” In this study, socially defeated mice showed increased alcohol consumption, and CRF-R1 antagonism selectively reduced drinking in these mice, suggesting a potential treatment target for stress-related alcohol use disorders.
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February 2011 in “PloS one” This study found that blocking corticotropin-releasing factor receptors with astressin-B promoted hair regrowth and prevented alopecia in a mouse model of stress-induced hair loss.
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March 2018 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” This study demonstrated that water-soluble peptides from egg yolk, termed "hair growth peptide," stimulated human hair follicle cell growth and improved hair growth in female pattern hair loss.