41 citations
,
December 2019 in “Science Translational Medicine” This study found that EGFR-targeted cancer therapy can cause skin toxicities by disrupting epidermal signaling, allowing microbiota invasion and inflammation, but identified a potential treatment approach using FGF7 or SOS expression to restore barrier integrity.
10 citations
,
January 1987 in “PubMed” This study found that triiodothyronine and epidermal growth factor differentially affected craniofacial development in neonatal rats, with various impacts on hair growth direction, incisor eruption, and ear and eyelid development.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Oncology” In this study, researchers found that deficiencies in Gsdma1/2/3 significantly inhibited the initiation and progression of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) in mice, suggesting GSDMA's role in promoting cSCC proliferation and its potential as a therapeutic target.
This study found that GPC1 is a significant regulator of angiogenesis in human dermal microvascular endothelial cells, suggesting its potential as a target for alopecia research.
29 citations
,
September 2017 in “Oncology and therapy” This review discusses the common dermatologic side effects of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors and provides practical guidance for recognizing and managing these effects; it reports no new clinical results.
38 citations
,
January 2011 in “PubMed” This review discusses the range of cutaneous side-effects caused by EGFR inhibitors in cancer therapy and explores available treatment options, without reporting new clinical findings.
2 citations
,
January 2012 in “Zhongguo nongye Kexue” In this study, epidermal growth factor expression significantly correlated with the development of secondary hair follicles in Jining Gray goats until two months of age.
14 citations
,
July 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, topical EGCG significantly reduced testosterone-induced hair loss and follicular apoptosis in mice, without altering testosterone or dihydrotestosterone concentrations.
In this study, researchers used the CRISPR/Cas9 system to edit the FGF5 gene in Dorper sheep, observing increased density and finer wool, along with changes in cortisol levels and antioxidant enzyme activity linked to hair follicle development.
108 citations
,
November 2006 in “Phytomedicine” This study found that EGCG from green tea may stimulate human hair growth by promoting the proliferation and anti-apoptotic activity in dermal papilla cells.
March 2009 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This study reports that blocking the epidermal growth factor receptor in cancer treatments can lead to changes in hair growth and create a "wavy" hair phenotype in some patients.
13 citations
,
April 2019 in “iScience” In this study, researchers observed that EGFR deficiency in the epidermis affects gene expression related to cell differentiation and structure, highlighting spatial and temporal roles of EGFR during skin and hair follicle development.
January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” This study found that in fetal skin development, both α- and β-catenins showed similar expression patterns, indicating their related roles in the development of the epidermis and skin appendages.
38 citations
,
February 2012 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Skin problems like acne, dry skin, and nail and hair changes are common in patients taking EGFR inhibitors.
2 citations
,
January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” Certain gene variations in EGF and EGFR may increase the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
36 citations
,
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.
June 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported that the anti-γc antibody hC2 restored hair follicle homeostasis and suppressed hair loss in an AA-like mouse model by inhibiting autoreactive T-cell activity, suggesting that hC2 may offer a safer and more effective treatment for alopecia areata compared to current Jak inhibitors.
6 citations
,
December 2019 in “Frontiers in genetics” In this study, animal model observations suggested that GLI1 expression may reduce cSCC initiation but is not involved in the tumor's aggressiveness.
17 citations
,
April 2006 in “Brain Research” This study found that stimulation with certain neurotransmitters and hormones suggests the involvement of 5α-reduced neurosteroids in glial cell differentiation in rat C6 glioma cells.
June 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A substance called FGF9 from certain immune cells can trigger new hair growth during wound healing in mice, but humans may not have the same response due to fewer of these cells.
14 citations
,
January 2011 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” This study showed that coexpression of TG2 and Gbx1 in the epidermis is necessary for esophagus-like mucosal transdifferentiation, with TGF-beta2 in the dermis essential for the process through epithelial-mesenchymal interaction.
56 citations
,
April 2019 in “The Plant Journal” This study found that CNGC 6, CNGC 9, and CNGC 14 are crucial for maintaining calcium oscillations necessary for normal root hair growth in plants, with mutations leading to defects like swelling and bursting.
June 2025 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that growth factor concentrate provides quicker improvements for patterned hair loss, but platelet-rich plasma offers more sustained benefits after treatment.
15 citations
,
April 2011 in “Biological Chemistry” This study found that Cathepsin E plays a crucial role in keratinocyte terminal differentiation, affecting epidermis formation and homeostasis in mice.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study describes a new method for isolating intact human eccrine glands from scalp follicular units, potentially advancing research on sweat gland physiology.
August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported significant improvements in hair density and growth ratio in androgenetic alopecia patients receiving concentrated growth factor injections, with benefits sustained for 6 months.
160 citations
,
June 2008 in “American Journal Of Pathology” This review discusses the effects of the epidermal growth factor receptor system on skin biology and pathology, relying on animal models to analyze roles in cellular processes, wound healing, and tumorigenesis, but reports no new results.
35 citations
,
July 2010 in “The FEBS journal” In this study, researchers identified a highly reactive, isozyme-specific sequence for TGase 3, contributing to understanding its distinct functional role and activity distribution in the mouse epidermis.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study developed an Asian human sebocyte cell line from breast skin tissue that can be used for sebaceous gland biology investigations, showing that Y27632 may promote cell growth through EGFR-CRAF-MEK-ERK and AKT pathways.
9 citations
,
October 1989 in “Australian Journal of Agricultural Research” This study found that infused mouse epidermal growth factor induced wool follicle involution through a quasi-physiological process similar to catagen and a separate pathological action, resulting in fleece 'break' or shedding.