Microenvironment-Responsive Recombinant Collagen XVII-Based Composite Microneedles for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

    May 2025 in “ Acta Biomaterialia ”
    Xing Zheng, Xiaoxiao Zhang, Chen Zhao … Jianhao Wang
    Studysummary This study developed microneedles combining insulin-like growth factor-1 and type XVII collagen, showing more effective hair regeneration and reduced inflammation compared to minoxidil in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia.
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