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Glossary Fibroblast Growth Factor 5

protein that inhibits hair growth by signaling phase transition

Fibroblast Growth Factor 5 (FGF5) is a protein that plays a crucial role in regulating the hair growth cycle. Specifically, it acts to inhibit hair growth by signaling the transition from the growth phase (anagen) to the regression phase (catagen), which can lead to shorter hair growth periods and potentially contribute to conditions like alopecia.

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Dermal Fibroblasts Enhance Growth Factors Production by Androgens and Modulate Keratinocyte Proliferation and Differentiation

research 854 Dermal fibroblasts enhance growth factors production by androgens, and modulate keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation

April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

This study found that testosterone and dihydrotestosterone can induce growth factors from dermal fibroblasts, promoting keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation, which may contribute to sex hormone-related acne development.

research Suppression of Cutibacterium acnes-Mediated Inflammatory Reactions by Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 in Skin

7 citations , March 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

This study found that FGF21 suppresses inflammation induced by C. acnes in both human skin cells and mouse models, suggesting potential use in acne treatment.

research 516 Intrinsic factors regulating hair growth: insights into growth factors, cytokines, chemokines, and interferons

November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study explored the effects of red ginseng-derived components on aging skin cells and found they do not have senolytic properties but can alleviate signs of cellular aging and improve skin cell function by reducing senescence markers and inflammation.

research Therapeutic effects of growth factor cocktail (CellcurinTM) containing FGF5s (fibroblast growth factor 5 short) and NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) in patients with androgenetic alopecia: A split study

January 2020 in “Global dermatology”

This study investigated the effects of GFC with FGF5s and NMN at a depth of 0.8 mm using a microneedle for treating hair loss, but the abstract provides no measurable results.

research Therapeutic Effects of Growth Factor Cocktail Including Fibroblast Growth Factor 9 in Patients with Pattern Hair Loss

September 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology”

This study found that applying a growth factor cocktail including FGF9 with microneedling significantly increased hair density and diameter in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with similar results regardless of microneedle depths between 0.5 mm and 0.8 mm.

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