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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that intradermal injection of cholesterol-modified siRNA targeting FGF5 or FGF18, or topical application of FGF18-targeted siRNA, effectively influenced hair follicle cycles in mice, suggesting potential benefits for alopecia management.
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May 2023 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” This study found that DKK1-targeting siRNA, which may activate the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, showed hair growth results in mice similar to those treated with the FDA-approved minoxidil, suggesting potential as an androgenetic alopecia therapy.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that a chemically modified small-interfering RNA candidate, AR-27 E-Chol, effectively stimulated hair regrowth and reduced androgen receptor gene expression in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, indicating its potential as a novel therapeutic approach.
September 2025 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study evaluated a chemically modified siRNA, AR-27 E-Chol, which effectively promoted hair regrowth and reduced androgen receptor gene expression in a DHT-induced mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting its potential as a novel therapeutic candidate.
This study found that a cholesterol-conjugated, cell-penetrating asiRNA targeting the androgen receptor effectively reduced hair loss and promoted hair growth in mouse models of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting potential as a novel treatment.