Valproic Acid Induces Hair Regeneration in Murine Model and Activates Alkaline Phosphatase Activity in Human Dermal Papilla Cells

    April 2012 in “ PLOS ONE ”
    Soung Hoon Lee, Jungwon Yoon, Seung Ho Shin … Kang Yell Choi
    Studysummary This study found that valproic acid promoted hair re-growth in C3H mice by activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, suggesting its potential as a treatment for alopecia.
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