An Osteopontin-Derived Peptide Inhibits Human Hair Growth by Decreasing Fibroblast Growth Factor-7 Production in Outer Root Sheath Keratinocytes

    September 2019 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    Majid Alam, Marta Bertolini, Jennifer Gherardini … Ralf Paus
    Studysummary This study found that a novel peptide, FOL-005, derived from osteopontin, significantly inhibited hair growth in human hair follicles both ex vivo and in vivo, suggesting potential as a treatment for unwanted hair growth.
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