Shikimic Acid, a Mannose Bioisostere, Promotes Hair Growth with the Induction of Anagen Hair Cycle.

    November 2019 in “ Scientific Reports ”
    Mira Choi, Soon‐Jin Choi, Sunhyae Jang … Ohsang Kwon
    Studysummary In this study using a mouse model and human hair follicle cells, shikimic acid was found to promote hair growth and may serve as a new therapeutic agent for alopecia.
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