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    Glossary Insulin-like Growth Factor

    protein promoting cell growth and development, similar to insulin

    Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF) refers to a group of proteins with a structure similar to insulin that play a crucial role in growth and development, particularly during childhood. IGF is involved in cell growth, differentiation, and survival, and it is primarily produced in the liver in response to growth hormone stimulation. It has significant implications in various biological processes, including muscle growth, bone development, and even hair follicle health.

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    1. Androgen Induction of Follicular Epithelial Cell Growth Is Mediated via Insulin-like Growth Factor-I from Dermal Papilla Cells Biochemical and biophysical research communications · 1995 · 173 citations
    2. Insulin-like growth factor 1 and hair growth Dermatology Online Journal · 1999 · 98 citations
    3. Effect of topical application of raspberry ketone on dermal production of insulin-like growth factor-I in mice and on hair growth and skin elasticity in humans Growth hormone & IGF research · 2008 · 39 citations
    4. Dihydrotestosterone inhibits hair growth in mice by inhibiting insulin-like growth factor-I production in dermal papillae Growth Hormone & IGF Research · 2024 · 32 citations
    5. Survivin as a Novel Biomarker in the Pathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris and Its Correlation to Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I Disease Markers · 2016 · 29 citations
    6. Dietary isoflavone increases insulin-like growth factor-I production, thereby promoting hair growth in mice The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry · 2011 · 29 citations
    7. The localisation and characterisation of insulin-like growth factor-I receptors and the investigation of melatonin receptors on the hair follicles of seasonal and non-seasonal fibre-producing goats 1996 · 26 citations
    8. Promotion of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I Production by Sensory Neuron Stimulation; Molecular Mechanism(s) and Therapeutic Implications Current medicinal chemistry · 2008 · 23 citations
    9. Icariin promotes mouse hair follicle growth by increasing insulin-like growth factor 1 expression in dermal papillary cells Clinical and Experimental Dermatology · 2017 · 22 citations
    10. Cow placenta extract promotes murine hair growth through enhancing the insulin - like growth factor-1 2011 · 22 citations
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