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Method for evaluating or screening hair growth-regulating agent

US9341618B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2008
Grant dateMay 17, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/5082
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for evaluating or screening a hair growth-regulating agent which utilizes a readily available animal.The present invention is directed to a method for evaluating or screening a hair growth-regulating agent which comprises subjecting hair follicles of a pig to an organ culture in the presence of a test substance, and evaluating or selecting a substance which promotes or suppresses the growth of the hair follicles.

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