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    Brain-Derived Nerve Factor and Neurotrophins in Androgenetic Alopecia

    July 2011 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    Ratchathorn Panchaprateep, Wiwat Korkij, Pravit Asawanonda
    Studysummary This study found that brain-derived nerve factor protein expression was significantly increased in balding scalp samples from men with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting it may play a role in hair follicle regulation.
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