Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Rats by CDK Inhibitors

    January 2001 in “ Science ”
    Stephen T. Davis, Bill Benson, H. Neal Bramson … Lee F. Kuyper
    Studysummary In a neonatal rat model, this study found that topical CDK2 inhibitors reduced chemotherapy-induced hair loss in 33 to 50% of the animals, suggesting a potential strategy for preventing alopecia in cancer patients.
    Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Read the full study on science.org →
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study 3

    1. The Biology of Hair Follicles The New England Journal of Medicine · 1999
    2. Mouse Models for the Study of Human Hair Loss Dermatologic Clinics · 1996
    3. A Randomized Trial of Minoxidil in Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1996