Bioinspired Engineering of Polygonum Multiflorum Root Nanovesicles Regulates Dermal Papilla Cells In Vitro and Stimulates Human Hair Follicle Growth Ex Vivo

    April 2026 in “ Frontiers in Physiology
    Ramya Lakshmi Rajendran, Prakash Gangadaran, Mi Hee Kwack, Ji Min Oh, Chae Moon Hong, Young Kwan Sung, Byeong-Cheol Ahn
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    TLDR Polygonum multiflorum root nanovesicles may help hair growth and treat hair loss.
    This study explores the use of nanovesicles derived from Polygonum multiflorum roots (PM-NVs) to enhance hair growth. PM-NVs were effectively internalized by human dermal papilla cells (DPCs), leading to increased DPC proliferation and activation of the β-catenin signaling pathway, which is essential for hair follicle regeneration. Ex vivo experiments demonstrated that PM-NVs promoted hair follicle elongation, indicating their potential as a natural and biocompatible treatment for alopecia. The findings suggest that PM-NVs could be a promising option for hair follicle regeneration and hair growth stimulation.
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