Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Epidermal Growth Factor

Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) is a small protein that plays an important role in cell growth, differentiation and survival. It is a signaling molecule that is produced by cells and binds to receptors on other cells to stimulate cell growth. EGF is vital for embryonic development and the repair of wounds, and has bee…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 48× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2997-1977 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) is a small protein that plays an important role in cell growth, differentiation and survival. It is a signaling molecule that is produced by cells and binds to receptors on other cells to stimulate cell growth. EGF is vital for embryonic development and the repair of wounds, and has been shown to play a role in other physiological processes such as hair growth, tissue maintenance, and the normal function of several organs. It is also used in clinical applications such as the treatment of several skin conditions, including acne and alopecia, as well as for slowing the progression of some types of cancer. EGF is a promising tool for biomedical research and advances in medical treatments.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 48 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Epidermal Growth Factor, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Diseases (ISSN 2997-1977).

Journal editorial board
Madalena Barroso · Germany VASSILIKI PITIRIGA · Greece SANDRA GRUMELLI · Belgium

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