5-Fluorouracil Induces Hair Loss by Inhibiting Beta-Catenin Signaling and Angiogenesis

    February 2025 in “ Chemico-Biological Interactions
    Jung-Il Kang, Youn Kyung Choi, Sang-Chul Han … Hee‐Kyoung Kang
    Studysummary In this study, researchers investigated how 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) impacts hair follicle cells, finding that it delays hair growth by inhibiting angiogenesis and β-catenin signaling. This discovery could help develop treatments for chemotherapy-induced alopecia in cancer patients receiving 5-FU.
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