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GlossaryInsulin-like Growth Factor Binding Proteins (IGF Binding Proteins)

regulate insulin-like growth factors' activity and availability

Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Proteins (IGFBPs) are a group of proteins that bind to insulin-like growth factors (IGFs), which are hormones involved in growth and development. By binding to IGFs, IGFBPs regulate their activity, availability, and interaction with IGF receptors, thereby playing a crucial role in cell growth, differentiation, and metabolism.

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research Regulation of Human Dermal Papilla Cell Production of Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein-3 by Retinoic Acid, Glucocorticoids, and Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1

37 citations, June 1996 in “Journal of cellular physiology”

Retinoic acid, glucocorticoids, and IGF1 increase IGFBP-3 production in human dermal papilla cells, affecting hair growth.

research Low Anabolic Profile in Assessing a Patient’s Overall Hair Loss

1 citations, January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation”

Some supplements and hormones can increase hair loss by raising DHT levels.

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community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia

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Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.

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