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Compositions for controlling hair growth

US7420038B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2007
Grant dateSep 2, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/20
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

FP-1 is a protein that is specifically expressed in the follicular papilla of the hair follicle. The nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of FP-1, as well as antibodies that specifically bind FP-1 are provided. In addition, methods of isolating follicular papilla cells and methods of modulating hair growth are also disclosed.

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