Cell-Free Therapy For Alopecia Via The Secretome Of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Dermal Papilla Cells

    May 2026 in “ Journal of Tissue Engineering ”
    Hyesoo Hwangbo, Aoyang Pu, Wanyu Tan … Kiwon Ban
    Studysummary This study established a method to create stem cell-derived dermal papilla cells and found that their conditioned medium significantly boosts hair growth and offers anti-inflammatory benefits in mice, surpassing minoxidil and addressing androgen-related hair loss.
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