research Investigations into the roles of potassium channels in hair growth : studies confirming the presence of several ATP-sensitive potassium (K+ATP) channels in hair follicles and exploring their mechanism of action using molecular biological, cell culture, organ culture and proteomic approaches
In this study, the authors reported that NNC55-9216, a selective SUR1 KATP channel opener, stimulated hair follicle growth in culture and enhanced the effects of minoxidil, suggesting a new potential treatment for hair loss.