Calcium-binding agents induce hair growth and/or nail growth

A technology of calcium binding and compounding, applied in hair care, calcium organic compounds, manicure, etc., can solve problems such as large differences in results
CN102438580AInactive Publication Date: 2012-05-02RGT UNIV OF CALIFORNIA +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
RGT UNIV OF CALIFORNIA
Publication Date
2012-05-02
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

This invention provides novel methods for inducing hair growth and / or inhibiting hair loss and / or inducing nail growth in a mammal. In various embodiments the methods involve administering, e.g., to a mammal in need thereof, a calcium-binding peptide and / or peptide-like moiety in an amount sufficient to induce hair growth and / or to inhibit hair loss. In certain embodiments the agent is topically and / or transdermally administered.
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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications

[0002] This application claims the benefit of and priority to USSN 61 / 150,623, filed February 6, 2009, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

[0003] Statement of Rights to Inventions Made with Federal Sponsorship

[0004] not applicable.

[0005] REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTINGS, TABLES OR COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING ACCESSES FILLED ON DISK

[0006] not applicable. field of invention

[0007] The present invention generally relates to methods of promoting hair and / or nail growth in mammals, and more particularly to novel uses of calcium-binding peptides for promoting hair growth and / or reducing hair loss and / or inducing or increasing nail growth rate. Background of the invention

[0008] Currently, effective treatments for androgenetic alopecia include finasteride (PROPECIA ) or minoxidil (6-(1-piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine, oral and topical formulations of 3-oxide (see, e.g., U.S. ...

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