1 citations
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March 2024 in “Genes & Diseases” EBF1 controls hair type and length.
15 citations
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May 2003 in “The Laryngoscope” In this study, researchers observed that spiral ganglion neurites created more branched networks near FGF-1-coupled beads compared to control beads, highlighting FGF-1's role in hair cell innervation development.
1 citations
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December 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” FGF18 controls hair growth rest phase.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “PeerJ” This study found that intradermal injection of Secreted Frizzled-related Protein 4 inhibits, but does not block, hair follicle regeneration in mice, suggesting potential therapeutic applications for hair follicle regeneration disorders.
17 citations
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September 2020 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” In this study, researchers found that WNT activation influenced FGF expression in human scalp-derived fibroblasts, with mouse model results showing FGF9 increased hair follicle number and diameter, while FGF7 reduced diameter.
3 citations
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January 2005 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study reports that the peptide GPIGS, found in Bacillus sp. M18 conditioned medium, may promote hair growth through the PI-3K/Akt pathway and accelerate hair regrowth in mice.
19 citations
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November 2012 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” This study found that Fibroblast growth factor-9 (FGF-9) accelerates epithelial invagination in engineered ectodermal organs and suggests its potential role in organogenesis and regeneration research.
6 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of Heredity” This study identified the Itpr3 gene as responsible for the tufted hair loss phenotype in the BTBR mouse strain.
August 2025 in “Bioactive Materials” In a murine model of androgenetic alopecia, this study found that the newly designed IGF-1 biomimetic peptide Ac-GFFY-IGF led to faster and superior hair regrowth compared to minoxidil, suggesting potential for improved human therapies.
45 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of human genetics” This study found that an SNP in the FGFR2 gene, rs4752566, was significantly associated with hair thickness in Asian populations, suggesting an effect on hair morphology through altered FGFR2 expression levels.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study suggests that FGF18 may enhance radioresistance in telogen hair follicles by inducing cell cycle arrest, potentially serving as a radioprotector against radiation-induced hair follicle damage.
August 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study observed that patients with androgenetic alopecia had significantly higher serum FABP4 levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting FABP4 may be involved in the condition's pathogenesis.
8 citations
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January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” This study found that overexpression of sFRP4 in skin cells reduces Wnt signaling activation, leading to decreased melanocyte differentiation in regenerating hair follicles.
1 citations
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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.
September 2025 in “Digital Commons - RU (Rockefeller University)” This study found that when NFIB was removed in adult mouse hair follicle stem cells, it did not affect their maintenance but unexpectedly led to increased proliferation and differentiation of nearby melanocyte stem cells.
20 citations
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January 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study found that cetaceans have adapted their fibroblast growth factors to assist in low bone density, hypoxia tolerance, and the development of rigid flippers, reflecting significant evolutionary changes for aquatic life.
15 citations
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February 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that novel RNA aptamers specifically inhibited FGF5-induced cell proliferation, suggesting their potential as candidates for treating FGF5-related diseases or hair disorders.
November 2025 in “Biomolecules” This study found that overexpressing FGF22 in dermal papilla cells enhanced hair follicle stem cell proliferation and viability, while its knockout reduced these attributes, indicating its role in hair follicle regeneration.
January 2003 in “Jiefangjun yixue zazhi” In this study, the researchers observed that the expression of certain growth factors and their receptors increases with gestational age, implying a role in skin development, structure maintenance, and wound healing.
January 2026 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This paper reviews the emerging role of FGF-7 signaling in hair regeneration, highlighting its potential as a target for new therapies despite limited clinical trial data.
15 citations
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September 2018 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This study identified that downregulation of the gene BcFLA1 decreases root hair length in Brassica carinata under phosphate-deficient conditions, highlighting its role in root hair elongation.
23 citations
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September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this mouse study, NF-κB was shown to play a role in hair follicle cycling and morphogenesis, with specific activity patterns differing by hair type and involving noncanonical signaling for zigzag hair bending.
81 citations
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January 2003 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that follistatin and activin interactions are important for hair follicle development and cycling in mice, suggesting that they may regulate processes involving BMP-2 and its antagonist.
759 citations
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February 2009 in “Current Biology” This review summarizes fundamental concepts and recent advancements in hair follicle biology, including insights from mouse models into broader molecular and cellular processes relevant to regeneration and development.
417 citations
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September 2005 in “PLoS biology” This study developed molecular signatures for dermal papilla cells and their niche, uncovering novel signaling regulators and genes linked to hair disorders, which may inform future hair development research.
384 citations
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June 2005 in “Genes & development” This study found that stabilized beta-catenin is crucial for activating stem cell transition from quiescence to proliferation in hair follicles by influencing gene expression within the stem cell niche.
343 citations
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December 2008 in “Endocrine Reviews” This review discusses the various evidence-based and potential applications of metformin in treating and preventing symptoms and complications associated with polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new clinical results.
308 citations
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September 2010 in “Nucleic acids research” This study found that induced expression of mir-302 can reprogram human hair follicle cells into induced pluripotent stem cells through a novel epigenetic mechanism involving global demethylation.
298 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” This review discusses various methods for obtaining stem cell-derived conditioned media and its applications in disease treatment, finding generally positive results but highlighting the need for standardized production methods.