This study found that supercritical fluid extraction of germinated perilla seed significantly promoted hair follicle cell proliferation and gene expression related to hair growth, suggesting its potential as a natural treatment for hair loss.
September 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study highlights IGF-1's role in promoting hair follicle proliferation, vascularization, and growth, suggesting its potential as a treatment target for hair loss disorders like androgenetic alopecia, though more research on delivery methods and long-term effects is needed.
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April 2016 in “Biochimie” This study shows that the concentration of epidermal growth factor (EGF) is crucial for determining whether mink hair follicles are promoted or inhibited in vitro, with involvement of the Notch signaling pathway in DP cell proliferation.
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October 2016 in “Stem Cells and Development” This study found that epidermal growth factor significantly enhances the proliferation of hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells through the EGFR/ERK and AKT pathways, without involving the STAT3 pathway.
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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.