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April 2024 in “Molecular Plant” Auxin promotes root hair growth through oxidative processes involving reactive oxygen species.
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August 2004 in “Tetrahedron” Scientists made all eight versions of a compound called cyoctol, but found it's not an anti-androgen and it fully breaks down in the skin.
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January 2016 in “Chemical sciences journal” Tridax procumbens plant extracts, especially from ethanol, have strong antibacterial effects and contain beneficial compounds like flavonoids and tannins.
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May 1984 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” Liposomes are not better than acetone for applying DHT on skin.
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July 2019 in “Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology” Hydroxytyrosol from olive oil helps protect hair cells from damage and could prevent hair loss.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, works better and has fewer side effects when put into tiny particles called transethosomes, especially those containing oleic acid.
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May 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” PRX01, PRX44, and PRX73 are essential for root hair growth in Arabidopsis thaliana.
January 2026 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” A special solvent helps hydroxytyrosol penetrate skin better, promoting hair growth.
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September 2023 in “Foods” Microcapsules and effervescent tablets make insect lipids easier to consume.
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August 2022 in “BMC Plant Biology” Melatonin helps broccoli roots produce anti-cancer compounds by controlling nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide levels.
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October 2001 in “Analytical Sciences” A new compound that could treat various androgen-related conditions was created and analyzed.
January 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The research found that measuring androgens in urine can give extra information about body metabolism and is linked to androgen levels in the blood, especially in young girls.
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September 2021 in “EMBO reports” Osthole inhibits the TRPV3 channel by binding to specific sites, potentially aiding drug development for skin diseases and cancers.
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April 2021 in “Advanced synthesis & catalysis” PXX is an effective and affordable photocatalyst for creating new chemical bonds in organic synthesis.
October 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The conclusion is that certain chemicals from Bacillus subtilis help improve plant root growth through a hormone-related process.
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July 2013 in “Amino Acids” Increased ODC activity leads to skin tumors by recruiting stem cells, not by toxic byproducts.
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