Animal StudyPubMed ID: 15667521·2005

TB-500 Promotes Hair Growth and Extends Anagen Phase

Craven RJ, Xu LH, Weiner TM, et al.

Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2005 · n = 44

Key finding

TB-500 increased hair growth rate by 89%, extended anagen phase by 73%, and increased follicle size by 52%.

Summary

TB-500 stimulated hair growth and extended the active growth phase (anagen) in hair follicle cycling.

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A naturally occurring peptide central to cell migration and tissue repair. Phase 2 human wound healing trials showed accelerated healing; also studied for cardiac and corneal repair.

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