9 citations
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study suggests that prenatal exposure to THC may negatively impact ovarian health in rats by altering miRNA expression, potentially leading to reproductive issues such as subfertility or premature reproductive senescence.
3 citations
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January 2020 in “PubMed” This study found that using insulin-like growth factor 1 with bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells in a collagen-chitosan scaffold enhanced wound healing and hair follicle regeneration in rats.
2 citations
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November 2021 in “Cell Biology International” This study found that overexpression of miR-122 in balding hair follicles may induce apoptosis in human dermal papilla cells by repressing IGF1R, suggesting a new potential pathological mechanism in androgenetic alopecia.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Ecotoxicology and environmental safety” This study found that vitamin A significantly enhanced the proliferation and inhibited apoptosis of rabbit dermal papilla cells under heat stress, likely by modulating miR-195/IGF1 and Wnt10b/β-catenin signaling pathways.
July 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tanshinone Capsule may help regrow hair by boosting specific cell signals.
September 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study highlights IGF-1's role in promoting hair follicle proliferation, vascularization, and growth, suggesting its potential as a treatment target for hair loss disorders like androgenetic alopecia, though more research on delivery methods and long-term effects is needed.
53 citations
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March 2014 in “Growth Hormone & IGF Research” This study found that IGF-1 injections increased hair follicle number and growth phase duration in wild-type mice, suggesting potential for baldness treatment.
8 citations
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February 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study suggests that using growth factors and ADSC-conditioned medium can enhance keratinocyte viability and migration in epidermal transplantation, potentially improving chronic wound healing rates with a patient-dependent effect.
8 citations
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November 2024 in “Phytomedicine” Isoquercitrin helps hair grow by activating certain cell processes.
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May 2023 in “PubMed” The researchers in this study identified a new subpopulation of dermal fibroblasts in neonatal murine dermis marked by EGFR, which they report contributes to hair follicle regeneration through the promotion of IGF1, potentially aiding in wound-induced hair follicle neogenesis.
January 2025 in “Journal of Contemporary Medical Practice” The researchers reported that nano-cerium oxide improved androgenetic alopecia in mice by increasing the ratio of terminal to vellus hairs, elevating IGF-1 expression, and reducing TGF-β and DHT levels in the skin, suggesting potential for drug development.
March 2025 in “Aging Cell” In this study on mice, elevated IGF-1 levels in the skin were linked to premature aging of hair follicles, but interventions like reducing IGF-1 or using senolytic treatments helped restore stem cell health and counteract aging effects.
January 2026 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” 1 citations
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December 2023 in “Animals” In this study, researchers observed that the skin quality and hair follicle development of Rex rabbits improved when slaughtered in winter compared to summer, with findings suggesting seasonal regulation via multiple signaling pathways affecting fur characteristics.
82 citations
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September 2018 in “Nature Communications” This study found that stimulating the olfactory receptor OR2AT4 in human hair follicles with a synthetic sandalwood odorant promotes hair growth ex vivo by decreasing apoptosis and increasing IGF-1 production.
39 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This article discusses the role of growth hormone, insulin, and IGF-1 in acne development and highlights how diet and syndromic evidence support their involvement, but presents no new clinical findings.
29 citations
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March 2011 in “The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry” Eating isoflavone can help mice grow hair by increasing a growth factor.
20 citations
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January 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, deleting the Igf1 receptor in specific skin cells of mice affected hair follicle cycling but not overall skin health, suggesting Igf1r's role in hair cycle regulation through Bmp-4 activation.
15 citations
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January 2016 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that bee venom promoted hair growth in mice and inhibited a key enzyme involved in testosterone conversion, suggesting its potential as a 5α-reductase inhibitor and hair growth promoter.
12 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture” This study found that adding vitamin A to the diet improved hair follicle density and fur quality in heat-stressed Rex rabbits, involving specific signaling pathways.
7 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” In this study, bromocriptine's inhibition of prolactin promoted secondary follicle development during anagen in cashmere goats, likely via changes in specific gene expressions, despite not affecting fiber characteristics or primary follicle activity.
January 2026 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study found that transfecting alpaca melanocytes with miR-5110 altered gene expression related to pigmentation, specifically identifying pathways like MAPK and Wnt as involved in melanogenesis regulation, providing insights into miR-5110's role in pigmentation processes.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study identified 4,942 differentially expressed genes between Jiangnan cashmere goats and Changthangi pashmina goats, enriching pathways like PI3K-Akt and thermogenesis, which may influence cashmere fiber quality, offering insights for their genetic improvement.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study identified 4,942 differentially expressed genes and key candidate genes involved in the hair follicle development and cashmere quality differences between Jiangnan and Changthangi goats, highlighting potential molecular targets for genetic improvement of cashmere goats.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, researchers analyzed the skin transcriptomes of Jiangnan cashmere goats and Changthangi pashmina goats, identifying 4,942 differentially expressed genes involved in pathways affecting cashmere quality, which could inform future genetic improvements in cashmere goat breeding.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study examined the skin transcriptomic differences between Jiangnan and Changthangi cashmere goats, identifying 4,942 differentially expressed genes that may contribute to variations in cashmere quality, with notable enrichment in various signaling pathways and structural components of hair follicles.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study identified 4,942 differentially expressed genes between Jiangnan cashmere goats and Changthangi pashmina goats, mainly involving the PI3K-Akt pathway, with 24 key genes potentially affecting cashmere quality, offering insights for future genetic improvements.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” HA-iMSC-EVs can improve skin aging by boosting cell growth and restoring collagen and elastin.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” LRIG1 protein affects hair growth by regulating skin receptors, leading to hair loss when overexpressed.
July 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study uncovered that bimatoprost, a prostaglandin analog, promotes hair growth by activating hair follicle progenitor cells through two pathways: the PTGFR-MAPK signaling axis and an unexpected IGF1R-PCAD-AKT signaling axis, suggesting new potential targets for treating hair disorders.