research mTORC1 activity negatively regulates human hair follicle growth and pigmentation 12 citations , May 2023 in “EMBO reports” High mTORC1 activity slows hair growth and causes it to lose color.
research The peptide AC 2 isolated from Bacillus-treated Trapa japonica fruit extract rescues DHT (dihydrotestosterone)-treated human dermal papilla cells and mediates mTORC1 signaling for autophagy and apoptosis suppression 9 citations , November 2019 in “Scientific reports” The AC 2 peptide from Trapa japonica fruit helps protect hair cells and may treat hair loss.
research Impact of mTORC1 inhibition on keratinocyte proliferation during skin tumor promotion in wild‐type and BK5.AktWT mice 8 citations , September 2013 in “Molecular carcinogenesis” Rapamycin reduces skin cell growth and tumor development by affecting cell signaling in mice.
research Ozenoxacin suppresses sebum production by inhibiting mTORC1 activation in differentiated hamster sebocytes 6 citations , August 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Ozenoxacin reduces sebum production, helping manage acne.
research Salvianolic acid B ameliorate alopecia by simultaneously targeting Wnt/β-catenin and mTORC2/Akt signaling January 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Salvianolic acid B promotes hair growth better than minoxidil.
community [Nov 2019] The peptide AC 2 isolated from Bacillus-treated Trapa japonica fruit extract rescues DHT (dihydrotestosterone)-treated human dermal papilla cells and mediates mTORC1 signaling for autophagy and apoptosis suppression 22 upvotes 6 years ago A peptide from Japanese water chestnut fruit may help with hair loss by suppressing DHT's effect on hair follicle cell death, potentially serving as a finasteride alternative. The treatment's effectiveness and safety in humans remain uncertain.