Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (MNTA)

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I kept asking the same question each & every AM regarding their hair growth patent application. They always seemed ambivalent.

Finally, my favorite patent has been resurrected/updated. Probably meaning they have something concrete to move forward!!

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING HAIR GROWTH 8/23/2016

ABSTRACT:
Methods and compositions related to promoting hair growth are described.

DESCRIPTION EXCERPTS:
[0002] The invention is based, at least in part, on the discovery that low molecular weight heparin (e.g., a LMWH described herein, e.g., a LMWH having reduced anticoagulant activity) can promote hair growth. Accordingly, the invention features, inter alia, methods to increase hair growth, and related pharmaceutical, veterinary and/or cosmetic preparations.

[0003] As used herein "hair" means scalp, head, facial and/or body hair, including but not limited to hair on the scalp, eyelashes, brows, mustache, and beard.

[0004] As used herein "inducing hair growth" means the earlier induction (compared to a control) of growth of a new hair cycle, and/or prolonging the active growth phase of the hair cycle, and/or increasing the growth rate of the hair, and/or increasing the width of hair shaft, including, but not limited to, the induction of the growth of hair and making it more visible to the eye.

See more:
https://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/description?CC=BR&NR=112012031906A2&KC=A2&FT=D&ND=3&date=20160823&DB=EPODOC&locale=en_EP