Single-Cell Profiling Reveals a Protective WNT5A-ATF3-FOSB Signaling Axis in Hair Follicle Stem Cells During Androgenetic Alopecia

    August 2026 in “ Advanced Science ”
    Luo Ruiyu, Ke Fang, Changjiang Zhao … Yufei Li
    Studysummary This study reported that activating the WNT5A-ATF3-FOSB axis in mice inhibited androgenetic alopecia progression, suggesting this pathway as a potential therapeutic target for hair loss disorders.
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