July 2024 in “European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New small molecule drugs could help treat hair loss.
22 citations
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August 2006 in “Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences” The tropical legume Sesbania rostrata can form nodules in waterlogged conditions using a different method that involves plant hormones and specific genes.
49 citations
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Polysaccharides boost immunity and could help prevent and treat diseases.
27 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” Glutathione helps Arabidopsis roots adapt to low phosphate by regulating a specific growth pathway.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Jamogenin and other compounds may help treat hair loss by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase.
42 citations
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February 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Polyamines, especially spermidine, are essential for hair growth.
8 citations
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July 2012 in “Annals of biomedical engineering” Hair absorbs molecules differently based on their size, charge, and love for water, and less at higher pH; this can help make better hair products.
January 2025 in “Fitoterapia” Signaling pathways are key targets for developing effective drugs.
February 2023 in “Journal of plant science and phytopathology” Jatropha dioica may have antiviral, antifungal, and other medicinal properties, but more research is needed.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new peptide, FOL-005, may help treat excessive hair growth by reducing a hair growth promoter, FGF7.
Plant-derived exosomes show promise for healing skin wounds but need more research and trials.
June 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Plant-based hair care products can effectively treat hair loss with fewer side effects than synthetic treatments, and more research is needed for their development.
4 citations
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October 2022 in “Cell Reports Physical Science” New wound healing method using nanoparticles in a gel speeds up healing and reduces infection and inflammation.
December 2025 in “CyberLeninK (CyberLeninka)” Tamarix aphylla has compounds that may treat various health issues and needs more research.
11 citations
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April 1982 in “Journal of the Forensic Science Society” Enzyme presence in hair sheath cells decreases over time, affecting forensic analysis.
Mealworm protein helps fat cell development and may aid in metabolic health and hair growth.
January 2006 in “Benzina: Revista d'excepcions culturals” Trienones are more effective at inhibiting the enzyme linked to hair loss than dienones.
32 citations
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March 2013 in “EMBO journal” The plant hormone auxin activates the TOR pathway, affecting gene expression related to growth and cell size.
June 2003 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” GLABRA2 represses root hair formation by inhibiting a specific gene.
December 2025 in “DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)” Hop shoots have health benefits and economic potential for food and industry.
Arabidopsis Formin 2 stabilizes actin filaments, affecting cell-to-cell movement and virus susceptibility.
18 citations
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January 2002 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” New pregnane derivatives were more effective than finasteride at inhibiting a key enzyme for male pattern baldness.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Plant oils like coconut, camellia, and safflower can penetrate hair, making it stronger and softer.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” Goat placenta extract in a special delivery system improved hair growth and thickness in chemotherapy patients.
5 citations
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September 2024 in “Life” Natural products can safely and effectively treat various human diseases.
37 citations
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February 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” Finasteride complexes with HPβCD and polymers improve solubility, potentially enhancing hair loss treatment.
1 citations
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November 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” External agents penetrate skin more easily in areas with fewer lipids, especially through hair follicles.
9 citations
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August 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Modified pep7, named EPM peptide, effectively promotes hair growth at low concentrations and works well with minoxidil.
January 2014 in “Spectrum Research Repository (Concordia University)” FA-MNPs effectively targeted and killed cancer cells but didn't overcome drug resistance.
26 citations
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February 1998 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” Scientists identified three genes important for processing certain brain chemicals, thyroid hormones, and medications.