Harnessing miRNA Milk-Derived Exosomes for Hair Loss Disorders: In Vitro Modulation of WNT Signaling and Dermal Papilla Proliferation

    February 2026 in “ Cosmetics ”
    Daniela Pinto, Giorgia Mondadori, Monica Cozzi … Fabio Rinaldi
    Studysummary This study found that bovine milk-derived exosomes (MEV-miRNAs) significantly increased hair follicle dermal papilla cell viability and up-regulated key WNT signaling components in human hair follicles, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium through modulation of hair growth pathways.
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