"Follicum files patent application for new topical formulation of FOL-005 for hair loss.
Using easy-to-apply cream instead of direct scalp injection would extend patent protection by 8 years"
I could not figure out what this compound targets?
It sounds like they are more excited that they come up with a cream vehicle than how effective the drug is for hair loss.
Very vague what kind of drug or compound it is, from their website
" Our drug candidate, FOL-005, is based on research on the human protein ostepontin. FOL-005 is a shorter sequence of the protein – a peptide. The sequence has been slightly modified but is still based on natural amino acids.
Follicum has, in collaboration with international R & D partners evaluated FOL-005 in different models for regulation of hair growth – both in-vitro and on humans. Our development process is briefly described below:"
Wonder what Dr. Christiano thinks of this, since this class of drugs is her current line of research.