TANDEM INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-1 AND COMPOSITION COMPRISING SAME AS ACTIVE INGREDIENT FOR PREVENTING HAIR LOSS OR PROMOTING HAIR REGROWTH

摘要

The present invention relates to tandem insulin-like growth factor-1 and a composition comprising same as an active ingredient for preventing hair loss or promoting hair regrowth. Treatment with the tandem insulin-like growth factor-1 (tandem IGF-1) of the present invention was observed to increase hair follicle dermal papilla cells in a concentration-dependent manner. The tandem insulin-like growth factor-1 of the present invention exhibits a remarkable effect of proliferating hair follicle dermal papilla cells, compared to insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1), so that the composition of the present invention can be advantageously used for a cosmetic product, a topical agent, or a health functional food for preventing hair loss or promoting hair regrowth.