A Novel Cell-Penetrating Peptide Supports Hair Follicle Growth Through Anti-Inflammatory and Growth Factor-Associated Mechanisms in Preclinical Models

    April 2026 in “ BMC Biotechnology ”
    Young In Lee, Wooram Kim, Hyojin Roh … Ju hee Lee
    Studysummary This study evaluated a novel synthetic cell-penetrating peptide, DualPep-ALO, finding it promotes hair growth by enhancing follicle cell proliferation, activating regenerative pathways, and reducing inflammation and oxidative stress in vitro and ex vivo, suggesting a promising new topical treatment for hair loss that rivals minoxidil.
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