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    Glossary Signaling Molecules

    chemicals that cells use to communicate and coordinate functions

    Signaling molecules are chemicals that cells use to communicate with each other. They can be hormones, neurotransmitters, or other types of molecules that bind to specific receptors on target cells, triggering a response. This process is crucial for coordinating various biological functions, such as growth, immune responses, and hair follicle development.

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    1. SCUBE3 Signalling protein made in the hair follicle
    2. Exosomes Tiny cell-derived particles offered by clinics as an injectable treatment
    3. Osteopontin Signalling protein studied in hair-growth research
    4. Stem Cell Factor
    5. KY19382 Experimental compound that activates hair-growth signals, tested only in animals