8 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CXXC5 is a protein that prevents hair growth and could be a target for hair loss treatment.
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October 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Consider benefits and risks of new alopecia treatments for safety.
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March 2018 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Androgens may block hair growth signals, targeting this could treat hair loss.
37 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking a protein called CXXC5 with a specific peptide can stimulate hair regrowth and new hair growth in wounds.
Targeting CXXC5 and GSK-3β may help treat male pattern baldness.