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A-Z — Growth Factors
Growth Factors
Growth Factors — specific proteins or peptides (see peptides and oligopeptides) that can stimulate cell growth, proliferation, wound healing and/or differentiation.
Function: They typically act on specific receptors on target cells, triggering signaling pathways that promote cellular responses, such as tissue repair or development.
Mechanism: Growth factors usually function in a paracrine or autocrine manner, meaning they affect neighboring cells or the cells that secrete them.
See:
sh-Oligopeptide-1 (EGF: Epidermal Growth Factor)
sh-Oligopeptide-2 (IGF-1: Insulin-like Growth Factor 1)
sh-Polypeptide-1 (bFGF: basic Fibroblast Growth Factor)
sh-Polypeptide 9 (VEGF: Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor)
sh-Polypeptide-11 (aFGF: acidic Fibroblast Growth Factor)
sh-Polypeptide-14
sh-Polypeptide-14 is a bioengineered antioxidant peptide known for its ability to mimic growth factors that naturally occur in the skin. It helps in boosting collagen production and promoting cell regeneration, leading to improved skin elasticity and a more youthful appearance.
sh-polypeptide-62
sh-Polypeptide-62, or Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF), acts as a hair growth promoter and anti-aging agent. It improves the elasticity of the skin by synthesizing collagen and elastin. It protects hair loss, heals scars and stimulates hair growth. HGF is used in skin-, hair- and body care formulations.
sh-Polypeptide-3
sh-Polypeptide-3 is a single-chain synthetic recombinant peptide, an analog of human KGF (Keratinocyte Growth Factor). KGF was first described in 1989 as a human growth factor that stimulated epithelial cell proliferation. sh-Polypeptide-3 affects the proliferation and differentiation of various cell types as it is a part of the Fibroblast growth factor (FGF) superfamily. KGF is involved in early hair growth as an important go-between. sh-Polypeptide-3 promotes dermal cell adhesion, spreading, and proliferation and boosts regenerative processes in the skin and wound healing. It is an important mediator in epithelial repairs and mesenchymal interactions. In addition, sh-Polypeptide-3 strengthens hair follicles, stimulating...