This study found that Clitocybin A from Clitocybe aurantiaca significantly increased the proliferation of immortalized rat dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential hair growth-promoting effects in a laboratory setting.
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January 2014 in “Repositorio Institucional” This study found that Clitocybin A from Clitocybe aurantiaca mushrooms may promote hair growth by enhancing cell-cycle progression and activating signaling pathways in dermal papilla cells.
January 2022 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia” This study found that alcoholic extracts from Clitoria ternatea flowers increased the proliferation of human dermal papilla cells and stimulated initial hair growth in mice, with effects similar to minoxidil.
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Pharmacology” This study found that Poria cocos extract may enhance human follicle dermal papilla cell proliferation through the AKT signaling pathway, indicating its potential for hair growth promotion.
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February 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that colchicine treatment significantly reduced hair fiber elongation in cultured hair follicles and altered protein expression and activity in dermal papilla cells, suggesting a role for the ubiquitin-proteasome system in its effects.