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    Glossary Insulin-like Growth Factor 1

    hormone promoting cell growth and development, similar to insulin

    Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) is a hormone similar in structure to insulin that plays a crucial role in childhood growth and continues to have anabolic effects in adults. It is primarily produced in the liver and is stimulated by growth hormone (GH). IGF-1 is involved in cell growth, development, and repair, and has been studied for its potential effects on hair growth and the treatment of conditions like alopecia.

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    1. Expression of transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta 1) and insulin-like growth factor II (IGF-II) messenger RNA in the developing subcutaneous tissue (SQ) of the fetal pig. PubMed · 1992 · 11 citations
    2. Pro-Insulin-Like Growth Factor-II Ameliorates Age-Related Inefficient Regenerative Response by Orchestrating Self-Reinforcement Mechanism of Muscle Regeneration Stem Cells · 2015 · 19 citations
    3. Effect of DanGuiBoHyulTangGami-Bang on the Alopecia and Hair Growth Stimulation 2004 · 4 citations
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    5. The hair growth promoting effect of Sophora flavescens extract and its molecular regulation Journal of Dermatological Science · 2002 · 75 citations
    6. Studies on the effect of Sophora flavescens extract on the hair growth stimulation and acne inhibition The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology · 2002 · 2 citations
    7. Adrenal Cortex Tumors and Hyperplasias InTech eBooks · 2011 · 2 citations
    8. Protective Activity against Oxidative Stress in Dermal Papillae with Extracted Herbal Essential Oils Applied sciences · 2023 · 1 citations
    9. Pathomechanism of androgenetic alopecia and new treatment Japanese journal of geriatrics · 2004 · 5 citations
    10. Pathomechanism of androgenetic alopecia and new treatment Enshou saisei · 2004 · 2 citations
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