February 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers successfully expressed recombinant human FGF5 protein in Arabidopsis, finding that this protein inhibits hair regeneration both in vitro and in vivo.
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March 2020 in “Genes” This study found that FGF5-/- rabbits exhibited a significant long hair phenotype by prolonging the anagen phase, suggesting FGF5 acts as a negative regulator of hair growth.
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November 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that a mutant form of the FGF5s protein, FGF5sC93S, significantly increased hair count after 24 weeks of application on human scalps, suggesting its potential as a hair growth treatment.
July 2023 in “Indian Journal of Animal Health” This study found that fibroblast growth factor 5 may enhance Cashmere goat hair growth by altering the expression of specific genes related to keratin and keratin-associated proteins.
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October 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified a 505-bp indel variant in the FGF5 gene associated with cashmere growth in goats, which may serve as a molecular marker in cashmere goat breeding programs.
March 2026 in “FEBS Open Bio” This study found that 5-aminolevulinic acid combined with ferric ammonium citrate stimulated hair follicle growth and induced hair-like structures in human hair follicle models, suggesting its potential as a treatment for hair loss.
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September 2007 in “Journal of Heredity” This study found that mutations in the FGF5 gene are the primary genetic factor causing long hair in domestic cats through an autosomal recessive mechanism.
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April 2018 in “Biotechnology Letters” Human growth factor 20 can boost mouse whisker growth.
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June 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified a novel missense mutation in the FGF5 gene associated with the longhair phenotype in about 3% of Maine Coon cats, suggesting it may be a breed-specific variant.
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June 2006 in “Animal genetics” This study found that a missense mutation in the FGF5 gene is associated with hair-length differences among various dog breeds.
December 2019 in “Reproduction Fertility and Development” This study found that mouse embryonic fibroblasts better supported the growth and maintenance of LGR5+ epidermal stem cells compared to porcine fetal fibroblasts, under various culture conditions.
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June 1996 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” In this study, FCE 28260 showed greater potency than finasteride in inhibiting 5α-reductase enzymes and reducing prostate DHT levels in rats.
December 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identifies a strong association between a 505-bp indel mutation in the FGF5 gene and cashmere growth in goats, suggesting potential use as a genetic marker in breeding programs.
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June 2017 in “Gene” This study found that ectopic expression of FGF5s in transgenic Chinese Merino sheep increased wool length and greasy fleece weight compared to non-transgenic controls.
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study demonstrates that the transcription factor DLX5 can promote hair follicle stem cell differentiation through regulating the c-MYC/miR-29c-3p/NSD1 axis.
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February 2013 in “BMC evolutionary biology” This study found that the Hr gene loss and positive selection for the FGF5 gene in cetaceans likely contributed to hair loss as these animals adapted to aquatic environments.
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February 1991 in “Development” This study found that Fos protein expression is closely linked to epithelial cell differentiation, particularly during cornification and cell death, with overexpression observed in keratinization-blocked mutant epidermis.
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that Fgf5 mutant mice exhibited longer hair, particularly in males, likely due to a prolonged anagen phase in the hair cycle.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In a clinical phase I/IIa study, subcutaneous injections of the peptide FOL-005 increased hair growth by 8% and were safe for treating alopecia.
August 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that FAM19A5 acts as a negative regulator of wound healing by hindering keratinocyte migration and partially transitioning them between epithelial and mesenchymal states, suggesting that targeting the FAM19A5-PPARD-Snail axis could offer new therapeutic options for impaired wound repair.
August 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study explored how long non-coding RNA mediates the effects of FGF5 on the hair follicle development and villus growth of Liaoning cashmere goats.
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February 1998 in “Journal of Anatomy” This study used fibre optic confocal imaging to visualize subsurface structures in live mouse skin, revealing cellular details and blood vessel networks that dynamic events could be studied in vivo.
June 2026 in “Applied Biological Chemistry” This study found that the M5 isolation method for human dermal papilla cells significantly improved attachment efficiency, proliferative capacity, and trichogenic potential, providing an optimized strategy for scalable manufacturing in hair regeneration therapies for conditions like alopecia.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” NUL-5 may boost hair growth by improving hair follicle health and structure.
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June 2023 in “BMC genomics” This study found that a specific genetic mutation in the Fgf5 gene may contribute to the long-hair trait in Angora rabbits by reducing the binding capacity of the FGF5 protein.
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February 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, a topical formulation with compounds from the monoterpenoid family significantly improved hair growth indicators like anagen:telogen ratio, hair fall, and visual hair density in men and women with pattern hair loss.
September 2018 in “The Journal of Urology” This review discusses FAERS data on 5-alpha reductase inhibitors and their potential implications for post-finasteride syndrome, but it does not report any new clinical results.
July 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study identified a new FAK isoform, FAKΔe4, which is regulated by ECM stiffness and affects cell migration, invasion, and mechanosensing in human-derived data and engineered models.
March 2026 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine”
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September 2015 in “JAAD case reports” This case report describes a patient with frontal fibrosing alopecia experiencing significant hair regrowth and reversal of cutaneous atrophy after treatment with the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride.