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GlossaryConnective Tissue Growth Factor (CTGF)

protein involved in cell growth and tissue repair

Connective Tissue Growth Factor (CTGF), also known as CCN2, is a protein that plays a crucial role in cell growth, differentiation, and tissue repair. It is particularly important in the formation of connective tissues, such as skin, tendons, and cartilage, and is involved in wound healing and fibrosis. Elevated levels of CTGF are often associated with fibrotic diseases, where excessive tissue formation can lead to organ dysfunction.

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Transcriptional Activation of CCN1 and CCN2, Targets of Canonical Wnt Signal, by Ascorbic Acid 2-Phosphate in Human Dermal Papilla Cells

research Transcriptional Activation of CCN1 and CCN2, Targets of Canonical Wnt Signal, by Ascorbic Acid 2-Phosphate in Human Dermal Papilla Cells

14 citations, November 2007 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

Vitamin C derivative may promote hair growth by activating specific genes.

research Gene Expression in Rat Dermal Papilla Cells: Analysis of 2529 ESTs

14 citations, October 2000 in “Genomics”

Rat dermal papilla cells have unique genes crucial for hair growth.

Establishment of SV40T-Transformed Human Dermal Papilla Cells and Identification of Dihydrotestosterone-Regulated Genes by cDNA Microarray

research Establishment of SV40T-Transformed Human Dermal Papilla Cells and Identification of Dihydrotestosterone-Regulated Genes by cDNA Microarray

13 citations, June 2007 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

Researchers created a cell line to study hair growth and found specific genes affected by dihydrotestosterone.

research Autologous Cell Therapy for Aged Human Skin: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase I Study

6 citations, September 2019 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology”

RCS-01 therapy is safe and may improve skin structure by affecting gene expression.

research Wound Healing Mechanism in Mongolian Gerbil Skin

6 citations, November 2018 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology”

Mongolian gerbils heal wounds differently than mice, with unique protein levels and gene expression that affect skin repair.

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