Does exogenous IGF-1 promote hair growth by stimulating cell proliferation and down regulating TGF-β1 in C57BL/6 mice in vivo?
These observations suggest that IGF-1 is an effective stimulator of hair follicle development in wide-type mice in vivo and may be a promising drug candidate for baldness therapy.
This study suggested that telomere length may have a role in maintaining overall health status as well as preserving gait speed in the elderly population. Further studies are required to better understand the significance of our findings.