Investigations Into the Roles of Potassium Channels in Hair Growth: Studies Confirming the Presence of Several ATP-Sensitive Potassium (K+ATP) Channels in Hair Follicles and Exploring Their Mechanism of Action Using Molecular Biological, Cell Culture, Organ Culture, and Proteomic Approaches

    November 2010 in “ Bradford Scholars (University of Bradford) ”
    Khatera Zemaryalai
    Studysummary In this study, the authors reported that NNC55-9216, a selective SUR1 KATP channel opener, stimulated hair follicle growth in culture and enhanced the effects of minoxidil, suggesting a new potential treatment for hair loss.
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