Compositions and methods for modulating hair growth

US11312714B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Regents of the University of California · US

Inventors

• William E. Lowry · Port Townsend, US
• Michael E. Jung · Los Angeles, US
• Heather R. Christofk · Carlsbad, US
• Xiaoguang Liu · West Lafayette, US
• Aimee Flores · Los Angeles, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 29, 2018
• Grant date: Apr 26, 2022
• Expiry date: Jun 29, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61K2800/782
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to compounds that are capable of inhibiting the mitochondrial pyruvate carrier and promoting hair growth. The disclosure further relates to methods of promoting hair growth or treating conditions or disorders affecting hair growth, such as baldness or alopecia.