Taurine Alleviates Androgenetic Alopecia in Male C57BL/6 Mice by Modulating Hair Follicle Cycle and Related Signaling Pathways

    November 2025 in “ PROGRESS IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS ”
    Jin-Qiang WU, Guo-Guo GUO, Xin-Ting Zhang … Hai-dong Wang
    Studysummary This study found that taurine significantly mitigated DHT-induced androgenetic alopecia in male C57BL/6 mice by promoting hair regrowth, enhancing hair follicle cycle progression, reducing apoptosis, and downregulating key androgen-related signaling pathways, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic candidate for hair loss management.
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