| Summary: Parathyroid hormone related peptide is a possible treatment for hairloss being investigated by Dr. Michael Holick of Boston University. He believes it is the key to hairs being turned on and off as well as other things.
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| Treatment Type | Parathyroid Hormone related Peptide Antagonist |
| Testing Progress | Awaiting approval for human testing - Fall 98 |
| Clinical Results | Stimulated hair growth in 100% of hair follicles in tests with mice. |
| Notes | This test has great promise, however it is too early to say whether it will be 'the cure' or even a great treatment for hairloss. Once it is tested in humans we will have a better idea. |
- Parathyroid Hormone antagonist stimulates hair growth in mice
- Overexpression of parathyroid hormone related protein interferes with hair growth in mice
- Full text including photos of the 1997 article showing stimulation of hair growth
- A new strategy for modulating chemotherapy-induced alopecia, using pth/pthrp receptor agonist and antagonist.
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