Recombinant type XVII collagen may help regrow hair by activating specific cell pathways.
May 2025 in “Acta Biomaterialia” The new microneedle treatment effectively promotes hair growth better than minoxidil.
January 2025 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” A dissolving microneedle patch with collagen XVII effectively promotes hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia.
June 2024 in “Synthetic and systems biotechnology” A fragment of human type XVII collagen shows great potential for skin health and wound healing.
September 2024 in “Journal of Medicine and Life” A specific gene mutation causes a severe skin disorder in a family.