January 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Blocking the protein CXCL12 with a specific antibody can increase hair growth in common hair loss conditions.
August 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Antibody treatments show promise for hair loss but need more research.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Targeting CXCL12 may help treat hair loss caused by androgens.
April 2022 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” CXCL12 protein slows down hair growth through its receptor CXCR4. Blocking this can potentially increase hair growth.
March 2025 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology”