Rebamipide Induces Hair Regeneration Through EP4-Driven Lipid Metabolism Remodeling

    October 2025 in “ International Journal of Molecular Sciences ”
    Chenjie Feng, Hao Dong, David G. Jiang … Liang Wu
    Studysummary This study found that topical rebamipide, originally a gastric ulcer medication, can activate hair follicle stem cells and promote hair regeneration by modulating dermal adipocyte metabolism, with potential targeting of the prostaglandin E receptor EP4.
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