Targeting Endogenous Wnt Antagonists for Therapy Development in AGA: a Focus on DKKs and sFRPs
March 2026
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research Who Tells the Story of the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia? A Bibliometric Analysis From 2003 to 2023
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Current treatments for androgenetic alopecia are complex and promising, but more research is needed.
research Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes Enhance Follicular Regeneration in Androgenetic Alopecia via Activation of Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway
Exosomes from stem cells can help regrow hair better than minoxidil.
research Optimizing Efficacy: Hyaluronic Acid Liposomes Encapsulating Minoxidil for Enhanced Transdermal Delivery and Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
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research Evaluation of Efficacy of Water-Soluble Fraction of Rhus Semialata Gall Extract and Penta-O-Galloyl-β-D-Glucose on Mitigation of Hair Loss: An In Vitro and Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study
Rhus semialata gall extract and Penta-O-Galloyl-β-D-Glucose may effectively reduce hair loss.
research Boosting Skin Microcirculation for Androgenetic Alopecia: Does It Work?
DMG-Na may help reduce hair loss and improve hair growth, but more research is needed.
research Gas-Propelled Anti-Hair Follicle Aging Microneedle Patch for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
A new microneedle patch helps treat hair loss by improving drug delivery to hair follicles.
research Differential Expression of CXCL12 in Human and Mouse Hair: Androgens Induce CXCL12 in Human Dermal Papilla and Dermal Sheath Cup
Targeting CXCL12 may help treat hair loss caused by androgens.
research Hair Growth-Promoting Effect of Hydrangea Serrata Extract and Its Active Component Hydrangenol: In Vitro and In Vivo Study
Hydrangea serrata extract may promote hair growth and improve hair health.
research Hair Growth-Promoting Effects of Enz MoriL on Human Dermal Papilla Cells Through Modulation of the Wnt/β-Catenin and JAK-STAT Signaling Pathways
Enz_MoriL from mulberry leaves helps hair growth by affecting specific cell pathways.
research Polydopamine Synergizes with Quercetin Nanosystem to Reshape the Perifollicular Microenvironment for Accelerating Hair Regrowth in Androgenetic Alopecia
Polydopamine and quercetin together can speed up hair regrowth.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review
Androgenetic alopecia is a common hair loss condition influenced by various factors and linked to psychosocial and cardiovascular issues.
research Beta-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Promotes Cell Proliferation and Hair Growth by Reducing Oxidative Stress
NMN could potentially treat hair loss by reducing oxidative stress and improving cell health.
research The Role of Dexamethasone in Mediating the Contradictory Effects of Wnt Antagonists SFRP2 and SFRP3 on Human Hair Follicle Growth
Dexamethasone affects hair growth by altering levels of proteins that either promote or inhibit hair follicle growth.
research Molecular Evolution and Protein Structure Variation of Dkk Family
Dkk genes evolved faster in birds and reptiles, affecting hair development functions.
research IPSC-Based Approach for Human Hair Follicle Regeneration
The document concludes that using stem cells to regenerate hair follicles could be a promising treatment for hair loss, but there are still challenges to overcome before it can be used clinically.
research Adipose Mesenchymal Stromal Cell-Derived Exosomes Carrying MiR-122-5p Antagonize the Inhibitory Effect of Dihydrotestosterone on Hair Follicles by Targeting the TGF-β1/SMAD3 Signaling Pathway
ADSC-Exos with miR-122-5p can help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
research The AR/miR-221/IGF-1 Pathway Mediates the Pathogenesis of Androgenetic Alopecia
A specific pathway involving AR, miR-221, and IGF-1 plays a key role in causing common hair loss.
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Camellia japonica fruit shell extract may help reduce hair loss by promoting hair cell growth and reducing stress effects.
research Biofabrication of Human Skin with Its Appendages
Current methods can't fully recreate skin and its features, and more research is needed for clinical use.
research Hair Follicle Morphogenesis During Embryogenesis, Neogenesis, and Organogenesis
The document concludes that understanding adult stem cells and their environments can help improve skin regeneration in the future.
research Insights Into Male Androgenetic Alopecia Using Comparative Transcriptome Profiling: Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1 and Wnt/Beta-Catenin Signalling Pathways
Targeting specific genes in certain pathways may help treat male pattern baldness.
research Hedgehog Signaling Reprograms Hair Follicle Niche Fibroblasts to a Hyper-Activated State
Overactivating Hedgehog signaling makes hair follicle cells in mice grow hair faster and create more follicles.
research Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interaction in Hair Regeneration and Skin Wound Healing
Hair and skin healing involve complex cell interactions controlled by specific molecules and pathways, and hair follicle cells can help repair skin wounds.
research Potential of Colostrum-Derived Exosomes for Promoting Hair Regeneration Through the Transition from Telogen to Anagen Phase
Colostrum-derived exosomes can promote hair growth and may be a promising treatment for hair loss.
research Exosomal miRNA-181a-5p from Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells Promotes Hair Follicle Growth and Development via the Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway
miR-181a-5p helps hair growth by activating a specific signaling pathway.
research Natural Products for Male Androgenetic Alopecia
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research Efficacy and Safety of Topical Finasteride Spray Solution for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Phase III, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial
Topical finasteride is an effective and safer treatment for male hair loss.
research Niacinamide Down-Regulates the Expression of DKK-1 and Protects Cells from Oxidative Stress in Cultured Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Vitamin B3 may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth by protecting scalp cells from stress and reducing hair growth-blocking proteins.
research Transcription Factor FOXC1 Positively Regulates SFRP1 Expression in Androgenetic Alopecia
FOXC1 boosts SFRP1 in hair loss, suggesting new treatments.
research Activation of Hair Cell Growth Factors by Linoleic Acid in Malva Verticillata Seed
Linoleic acid from Malva verticillata seeds may help treat hair loss by promoting hair cell growth and blocking baldness signals.
research Dermal Exosomes Containing miR-218-5p Promote Hair Regeneration by Regulating β-Catenin Signaling
Dermal exosomes with miR-218-5p boost hair growth by controlling β-catenin signaling.
research Ectodysplasin-A2 Induces Dickkopf 1 Expression in Human Balding Dermal Papilla Cells Overexpressing the Ectodysplasin A2 Receptor
A protein called ectodysplasin-A2 increases a hair growth inhibitor in balding cells, which could be a target for hair loss treatment.
research Targeting Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway for Developing Therapies for Hair Loss
Activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway could lead to new hair loss treatments.
research Pre-Aggregation of Scalp Progenitor Dermal and Epidermal Stem Cells Activates the WNT Pathway and Promotes Hair Follicle Formation In Vitro and In Vivo Systems
Grouping certain skin cells together activates a growth pathway that helps create new hair follicles.
research Deciphering the Molecular Morphology of the Human Hair Cycle: Wnt Signalling During the Telogen–Anagen Transformation
Wnt signaling is important for the change from the resting phase to the growth phase in human hair cycles.
research Microbiome in the Hair Follicle of Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
Hair loss patients have different microbes in hair follicles, possibly affecting hair loss.
research MiR-218-5p Regulates Skin and Hair Follicle Development Through Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway by Targeting SFRP2
miR-218-5p helps skin and hair growth by targeting SFRP2 and activating a specific signaling pathway.
research Melandrium Firmum Extract Promotes Hair Growth by Modulating 5α-Reductase Activity and Gene Expression in C57BL/6J Mice
Melandrium firmum extract helps mice grow hair by blocking a hair loss enzyme and changing hair growth genes.
research Morroniside Regulates Hair Growth and Cycle Transition via Activation of the Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway
Morroniside may help hair grow and stay in its growth phase by affecting certain cell signals.
research Suppression of Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling by EGF Receptor Is Required for Hair Follicle Development
Blocking Wnt/β-catenin signaling with EGF receptor is necessary for proper hair growth.
research Nature-Derived Lignan Compound VB-1 Exerts Hair Growth-Promoting Effects by Augmenting Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
VB-1, a natural compound, may promote hair growth by enhancing a key cell growth pathway.
research Androgen Modulation of Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling in Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgens may block hair growth signals, targeting this could treat hair loss.
research Roles of the Hedgehog Signaling Pathway in Epidermal and Hair Follicle Development, Homeostasis, and Cancer
The Hedgehog signaling pathway is important for skin and hair growth and can lead to cancer if it doesn't work right.
research Panax Ginseng Extract Antagonizes the Effect of DKK-1-Induced Catagen-Like Changes of Hair Follicles
Panax ginseng extract may help prevent hair loss caused by DKK-1.
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Chinese medicine may help treat hair loss by affecting genes and enzyme activity.
research Attenuation of Dickkopf 1-Induced Hair Growth Inhibition in Cultured Human Hair Follicles by Tianeptine
Tianeptine may help prevent hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing cell death.
research Androgens Modify Wnt Agonists/Antagonists Expression Balance in Dermal Papilla Cells Preventing Hair Follicle Stem Cell Differentiation in Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgens prevent hair growth by changing Wnt signals in cells.
research Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway Activates Melanocyte Stem Cells In Vitro and In Vivo
The Wnt/β-catenin pathway can activate melanocyte stem cells and may help regenerate hair follicles.
research Frizzled Receptors in Development and Disease
Frizzled receptors are essential for various body development processes and maintaining certain body functions.
research Assessment of Tissue Levels of Dickkopf-1 in Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata
Higher DKK-1 levels found in hair loss patients; L-ascorbic acid 2-phosphate, L-threonate, and ginsenoside F2 may help promote hair growth.
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Olive leaf compound oleuropein helps grow hair in mice.
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Certain genes controlled by OVOL1 are crucial for creating new hair follicles.
research Ceramide Synthase 4 Regulates Stem Cell Homeostasis And Hair Follicle Cycling
Ceramide Synthase 4 is essential for normal hair growth and preventing hair loss.
research Involvement of Wnt, Eda, and Shh at Defined Stages of Sweat Gland Development
Wnt, Eda, and Shh pathways are crucial for different stages of sweat gland development in mice.
research Mycophenolate Antagonizes IFN-γ-Induced Catagen-Like Changes via β-Catenin Activation in Human Dermal Papilla Cells and Hair Follicles
Mycophenolate helps reverse hair loss effects caused by IFN-γ by activating a key hair growth pathway.
research The Inductive Effect of Ginsenoside F2 on Hair Growth by Altering the WNT Signal Pathway in Telogen Mouse Skin
Ginsenoside F2 from ginseng may increase hair growth better than standard treatments by affecting cell growth signals.
research Keratinocyte Growth Inhibition Through the Modification of Wnt Signaling by Androgen in Balding Dermal Papilla Cells
Androgens slow hair growth by altering Wnt signaling in balding cells.