April 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing speeds up drug development, saves money, and has led to about a third of new drug approvals.
30 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Herbal compounds like ricinoleic acid, quercetin-3-O-rutinoside, and hinokiflavone may be safe and effective for treating hair loss.
36 citations
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November 2018 in “BMC plant biology” ROXY proteins help plants respond to nitrate shortage by affecting nutrient sensing and growth.
July 2025 in “Interdisciplinary materials” A microneedle patch with curcumin and stem cell components effectively treats hypertrophic scars and promotes healing.
12 citations
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December 2022 in “Annals of Phytomedicine An International Journal” Cyperus rotundus rhizomes have medicinal properties useful for treating various health issues.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting inflammation can improve scalp and hair health.
21 citations
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March 2021 in “Molecules” The new formulation greatly improved quercetin absorption in rats.
7 citations
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April 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Diphenyl ethers can potentially reduce excess oil production when applied on the skin, helping treat conditions like acne.
3 citations
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July 2015 in “International journal of pharmacology” Natural plant extracts help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
January 2015 in “Annual Research & Review in Biology” Natural antioxidants and phytotherapeutic molecules may help prevent cancer.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research” Eclipta prostrata is a medicinal herb with potential health benefits for various conditions and could be used in modern medicine.
1 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition” Platycodon grandiflorum extract may help prevent hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” Exosomes from Pinctada martensii mucus can safely reduce melanin production, offering a new treatment for skin pigment issues.
57 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Indian herbal medicine shows promise for treating skin diseases but needs more research to prove effectiveness.
April 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Hyaluronic acid microneedles with herbal extracts may effectively promote hair growth for treating hair loss.
21 citations
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January 2023 in “Biomaterials Science” Microneedle patches with alpha-arbutin and resveratrol can effectively reduce skin pigmentation without irritation.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” Origanum vulgare leaf extract reduces liver and kidney damage caused by finasteride in mice.
109 citations
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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Targeting hair follicles can improve skin treatments and reduce side effects.
27 citations
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August 2018 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” High levels of auxin increase root hair growth by activating RSL2 and producing ROS, while high phosphate levels hinder growth by repressing RSL2.
15 citations
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Natural volatiles and essential oils have health benefits and can enhance the effects of some medicines, but more research is needed to understand how they work and their possible side effects.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Molecules” The conventional extraction method with 50% ethanol was the most effective for antioxidant activity.
December 2023 in “Journal of biobased materials and bioenergy” The algae grew better and fixed nitrogen more efficiently when they worked together, using nitrogen and iron.
4 citations
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June 2020 in “Processes” Geranium sibiricum may help manage diabetic complications by inhibiting a key enzyme.
January 2026 in “Molecular Nutrition & Food Research” Gynostemma pentaphyllum and Damulin B help prevent skin aging from UVB by reducing oxidative stress and improving skin health.
January 2013 in “Scholarworks (University of Massachusetts Amherst)” FERONIA regulates plant growth, pollen interactions, and sugar signaling.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “Peer Review” Combining rosemary oil with light therapy may improve hair loss treatment.
January 2013 in “Zhongguo yaofang” The method effectively detects residual solvents in finasteride raw materials.
December 2022 in “Small methods” A new hair loss treatment using dissolving microneedles was found to speed up hair growth and was more effective than daily use of common hair growth drugs.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences” The natural shampoo with plant extracts works well like commercial ones but needs more testing.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Discover Chemistry.” Alstonia boonei phytochemicals show promise as alternative treatments for BPH with fewer side effects than current drugs.