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April 1995 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” In this study, researchers reported that a keratinocyte growth factor-Ig fusion protein could specifically detect and localize KGFRs in epithelial tissues, suggesting a method for histochemical detection of growth factor receptors.
January 2018 in “Murdoch Research Repository (Murdoch University)” This study identified putative causal mutations for PCOS among first-degree relatives, although functional analysis of a specific GDF9 mutation was unsuccessful.
January 2020 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study found that treating androgenetic alopecia patients with microneedle-delivered GFC containing FGF5s and NMN increased hair density and diameter compared to normal saline.
This study found that injecting growth factor concentrates into the scalp of five patients with androgenic alopecia led to notable improvements in hair density and quality over eight weeks, with patients reporting satisfaction and minimal side effects.
February 2026 in “PubMed” This study found that combining Concentrated Growth Factors with Follicular Unit Extraction significantly improved hair density and terminal hair ratio in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to FUE alone.
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February 2021 in “Scholars international journal of anatomy and physiology” In a laboratory setting, this study found that overexpression of the FGF5 short form in cultured keratinocytes increased hepatic growth factor gene expression, suggesting a potential role in hair growth.
June 2023 in “Acta Scientifci Nutritional Health” This study found that children with celiac disease who adhered to a gluten-free diet experienced significant improvements in height, weight, and symptoms like diarrhea and abdominal pain, although cases of abdominal distention increased.
May 2025 in “Medical Science Monitor” This review discusses recent research on the use of concentrated growth factor (CGF) for treating androgenetic alopecia, highlighting its potential to enhance hair regrowth and improve hair density but noting the need for high-quality clinical trials.
June 2026 in “Springer Link (Chiba Institute of Technology)” This study found that fibroblast growth factors exhibit significant expression differences in the skin of rodents and primates, which may be linked to their evolutionary and environmental adaptations.
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June 2025 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” This study demonstrates that encapsulating cell-free fat extract in a gelatin methacrylate hydrogel enhances flap repair by sustaining angiogenesis, reducing oxidative stress, and offering favorable biocompatibility in a murine skin flap model, thereby advancing potential clinical flap necrosis treatments.
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October 2023 in “Animal Biotechnology” This study found that a 22-bp InDel polymorphism in the FGF7 gene was significantly associated with growth traits in goats, with genotypes ID and/or II linked to better growth compared to genotype DD, indicating its potential as a molecular marker in breeding programs.
This study found that administering gingerol improved survival and reduced organ damage in mouse models of chronic graft-versus-host disease by modulating T cell differentiation and inflammatory cytokines, suggesting a novel therapeutic approach for steroid-refractory cases.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” This study found that a lower number of GGC sequences in the androgen receptor gene was associated with better clinical response to finasteride in male androgenetic alopecia patients.
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March 2019 in “Gene” In this study, researchers found that the evolutionary and structural features of the oFGF5 gene in sheep may influence hair follicle development and hair growth regulation.
March 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that pretreating concentrated growth factor with a 640 nm laser increased CD34+ stem cell activation and improved hair growth outcomes in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to non-pretreated CGF.
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September 2015 in “Gene” This study demonstrated that FGF5s acts as an inhibitor of FGF5 in regulating hair growth cycles in cashmere goat dermal papilla cells.
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July 2017 in “Oncotarget” This study found that intermittent treatment with FTI lonafarnib and sulforaphane may be a promising therapeutic approach for children with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, as it improved the cellular phenotype.
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September 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this study, Gardenia florida fruit extract promoted hair growth in vitro and in vivo by enhancing hair growth-promoting gene expression and increasing hair follicle number, size, and depth in mice.
January 2016 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study found that growth factor cocktail treatment including FGF9, combined with microneedling, significantly improved hair density in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to treatment with regular GFC or normal saline.
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November 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report highlights a successful treatment with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor for cyclic neutropenia in a 16-year-old girl experiencing recurring oral aphthae and fever.
January 2026 in “BIO Web of Conferences” This study suggests that fibroblast growth factors exhibit significant expression differences in rodent and primate skin, potentially related to their evolutionary paths and environmental adaptations.
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November 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract introduces the concept of follicular units (FUs) in the human scalp but presents no new research findings.
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.
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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.
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November 2014 in “Trends in Cell Biology” This review discusses the mechanisms and pathways of FGFR signalling and its roles in development, disorders, and therapeutic targeting, but reports no new clinical results.
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July 1994 in “Molecular Endocrinology” Researchers found an RNA transcript that might help control a growth factor linked to tumor development.
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September 2022 in “Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine” This review discusses changes and advancements in facial feminization surgery, detailing various aspects of the field but reporting no new clinical results; the authors highlight ongoing innovations and challenges.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source provides supplementary materials for the Carnivore Follicular Integrity Framework, a theoretical model proposing that animal-based diets may support hair follicle stability through several biological mechanisms. The materials include definitions, nutrient tables, and mechanistic notes but do not report empirical results.
October 2024 in “SPIRE - Sciences Po Institutional REpository” This study highlights that human hair follicle dermal papilla cells and glypicans play crucial roles in regulating hair follicle stem cell differentiation.
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.