Virtual Screening of Compounds in Candlenut and Aloe Vera Against Androgen Receptor for Anti-Hair Loss

    Rizki Rahmadi Pratama, Muhammad Fauzi, Fauzi Rahman … Wan Suraya Wan Nik
    Studysummary This study found that compounds from candlenut and Aloe vera showed promising anti-alopecia potential by binding effectively to the androgen receptor in a molecular docking analysis, suggesting further research is necessary.
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