Low-Molecular-Weight Fish Collagen Peptide Enhances Hair Regrowth via Activation of Proliferative Signaling and Suppression of Inhibitory Pathways

    July 2026 in “ Marine Drugs ”
    Hyelim Kim, Y.J. Lee, Seong-Jin Park … Woojin Jun
    Studysummary In this mouse study, researchers found that orally administered low-molecular-weight fish collagen peptides significantly improved hair regrowth by both enhancing growth-promoting pathways and reducing inhibitory mechanisms.
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