In Vitro and In Vivo Models for Androgenetic Alopecia Drug Development

    June 2026 in “ Disease Models & Mechanisms ”
    Shan Tu, Ayaka Nanmo, Yuki Migita … Junji Fukuda
    Studysummary This research overview provides insights into current in vitro models for drug testing in hair loss treatments, highlighting the limitations of traditional models and the progress in developing three-dimensional culture platforms for more effective screening of potential therapies.
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