Thymic Peptides Differentially Modulate Human Hair Follicle Growth

January 2012

Juliane Bubeck Wardenburg, Kennedy Ad, Bubeck Wardenburg J, Gardner Dj, C Weidenmaier, RM McLoughlin, Lee Jc

thymic peptides hair follicle growth hair growth disorders

TLDR Different thymic peptides affect hair growth in various ways.

The study investigated the effects of thymic peptides on human hair follicle growth. Researchers found that different thymic peptides had varying impacts on hair follicle activity, suggesting potential therapeutic applications for hair growth disorders. The work was conducted at the University of Chicago and supported by multiple departments and NIH awards.

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