Methods of modulating hair growth
US7175842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2500/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention features methods of promoting hair growth in a subject. The methods include inducing or mimicking the effects of Wnt promoted signal transduction, e.g., by increasing the level of Wnt protein or administering an agent which mimics an effect of Wnt promoted signal transduction, e.g., by administering lithium chloride. Methods of inhibiting hair growth are also provided.
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