Anwuligan Promotes the Transition of the Hair Follicle Cycle via the Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway

    January 2026 in “ Frontiers in Pharmacology ”
    Fang Li, Leyao Zhang, Yan Li, Xiang Zheng
    Studysummary This study found that anwuligan, an active ingredient in BaoHeWan, may promote hair regeneration in mice by activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and enhancing hair follicle cell proliferation.
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