January 2026 in “Preprints.org” Four new FGF5 gene variants cause long hair in dogs.
January 2026 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” FGF-7 helps hair grow by activating hair follicles and is a promising target for hair loss treatments.
2 citations
,
March 2011 in “Veterinary Dermatology” FGF18 is present in beagle dog hair follicles, mainly in the inner root sheath.
2 citations
,
February 2012 in “PubMed” Gp₄G promotes hair growth and improves skin health.
1 citations
,
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” D-OCT shows increased blood vessel growth in response to tissue damage in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
102 citations
,
August 2008 in “Genes & Development” Laminin-511 is crucial for early hair growth and maintaining important hair development signals.
219 citations
,
July 1995 in “PubMed” Keratinocyte growth factor promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss from chemotherapy.
1 citations
,
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting specific T cells may help treat alopecia areata.
January 2012 in “RWTH Publications (RWTH Aachen)” pdHGF speeds up wound healing and hair growth.
265 citations
,
March 1993 in “The EMBO Journal” Keratinocyte growth factor significantly alters skin and tissue development.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Nelfb is essential for dermal fat development and survival.
24 citations
,
December 2016 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” P311 helps skin stem cells become myofibroblast-like cells, aiding wound healing.
37 citations
,
April 2017 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” PDGF signaling is crucial for maintaining and renewing hair follicle stem cells, which could help treat hair loss.
Some fibroblast growth factors may promote hair growth similarly to minoxidil and could potentially treat hair loss.
January 2012 in “Heilongjiang xumu shouyi” EGF and KGF affect wool fineness in Gansu alpine Merino sheep.
31 citations
,
February 2014 in “Journal of dermatological science” Placental growth factor may help treat hair loss.
36 citations
,
September 1996 in “PubMed” DP and DS cells are different from DF cells in structure and function.
15 citations
,
August 1991 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” Enhancing Factor is found in growing tissues like young mouse intestines and skin but not in adults.
193 citations
,
June 2007 in “The Plant Journal” GhDET2 is crucial for cotton fiber growth.
1 citations
,
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Farudodstat may effectively treat alopecia areata without harmful side effects.
1 citations
,
March 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” A specific gene variant is linked to heart disease, increased heart muscle, curly hair, and thick skin on palms and soles.
Fgf20 is crucial for hair follicle formation by influencing cell movement and growth.
The enzyme Dgat1 is essential for healthy hair and skin by controlling retinoid levels.
3 citations
,
January 2004 in “Sen i Gakkaishi” DTDG in hair treatments reduces damage and preserves hair structure.
October 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle dermal stem cells help control hair growth timing by regulating signals at the hair germ–dermal papilla interface.
13 citations
,
June 2007 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Researchers created a cell line to study hair growth and found specific genes affected by dihydrotestosterone.
15 citations
,
March 2007 in “BioTechniques” The assay quickly identifies substances that increase or decrease blood vessel growth.
2 citations
,
October 2024 in “Indian Journal of Orthopaedics” 5 citations
,
October 2023 in “Forests” Ginkgo biloba has high genetic diversity, useful for future breeding.