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May 2016 in “Scientific reports” The peptide IMT-P8 can effectively deliver proteins into the skin and cells for potential skin treatments.
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May 2003 in “The Laryngoscope” FGF-1 causes spiral ganglion neurites to branch more.
April 2026 in “BMC Biotechnology” A new peptide, DualPep-ALO, may help hair growth by reducing inflammation and boosting growth factors.
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April 2006 in “Brain Research” 5α-reduced neurosteroids may help regulate glial cell differentiation.
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March 2007 in “BioTechniques” The assay quickly identifies substances that increase or decrease blood vessel growth.
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June 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Multi-peptide factors from fibroblasts may stimulate hair growth by increasing growth factors and β-catenin in hair cells.
Different thymic peptides affect hair growth in various ways.
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March 2014 in “Biomaterials” A new skin-whitening agent using a peptide from wheat is safe and effective at reducing skin pigmentation.
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June 2023 in “BMC genomics” A specific gene mutation causes long hair in Angora rabbits.
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