Effects of Metformin, an AMP-Activated Protein Kinase Activator, on Hair Growth

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metformin AMP-activated protein kinase AMPK dermal papilla cells outer root sheath cells Ki-67 β-catenin hair follicle cultures alopecia AMPK phosphorylation DP cells ORS cells hair loss

Studysummary This research found that metformin promoted hair growth in vitro by activating the AMPK/β-catenin signaling pathway in dermal papilla and outer root sheath cells.

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