UT-018 Accelerates Wound Repair and Hair Follicle Regeneration in Murine Models

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Authors: Uday Saxena, K Saranya, Priyanka Jadhav, Shreya Shahapur, Sadiya Mehboob, Gopi Kadiyala, Markendeya Gorantla
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Abstract

Abstract UT-018, a stem cell chemoattractant formulation, demonstrated significant regenerative activity across independent murine wound-healing and hair-regeneration studies. Topical treatment accelerated wound closure, enhanced granulation tissue formation, improved collagen organization, increased fibroblast proliferation, and enhanced dermal vascularization. Separate hair-growth studies demonstrated increased follicular density, deeper follicular penetration, enhanced dermal vascularization, and induction of anagen-phase transition by UT-018. Mechanistic studies demonstrated strong intracellular cAMP generation and activation-associated β-catenin phosphorylation consistent with GPCR-mediated regenerative signaling.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hair Growth and Disorders Wound Healing and Treatments Mesenchymal stem cell research

Publication details

Journal / source
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
Publisher
openRxiv
Publication date
21 May 2026
Document type
Preprint