Minoxidil downregulates Interleukin-1 alpha gene expression in HaCaT cells

Conclusion: This anti-inflammatory effect of minoxidil, as evidenced by significant downregulation of IL-1α gene expression in HaCaT cells, may represent one of its mechanisms of action in alopecia.

Source: International Journal of Trichology - June 20, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Erkin Pekmezci Murat Turko & #287;lu Hilal G & #246;kalp Zekayi Kutlubay Source Type: research