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September 2018 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study found that a new hydrogel formulation of basic fibroblast growth factor showed promise in promoting hair regrowth and reducing inflammation in testosterone-treated mice.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology” This exploratory pilot study reported that using a 2% Oleosome-FGF-2 fusion extract scalp serum twice daily for 84 days in women with telogen effluvium and brittle hair improved hair density, anagen/telogen ratio, hair shaft thickness, and scalp hydration compared to a placebo.
March 2026 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Applied Natural Science” This study reported that Cosmos caudatus extract alone may therapeutically modulate the AR–FGF-2 axis in a BPH rat model, comparable to finasteride, but combining them disrupted pathway regulation, increasing TGF-β levels.
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June 2014 in “Experimental Cell Research” This study found that treating mouse epidermal neural crest stem cells with EGF and FGF2 increased their proliferation and enhanced their neuronal differentiation potential.
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February 2021 in “Cells” This study concluded that using human umbilical cord blood mononuclear cells transfected with VEGF and FGF2 genes enhances skin wound healing in rats, demonstrating greater wound revascularization compared to controls.