Screening of Euphorbiaceae Plant Extracts for Anti-5α-Reductase Activity

    July 2018 in “ Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin ”
    Hiroyasu Kamei, Kazuma Noguchi, Hideaki Matsuda, Kazuya Murata
    Studysummary This study found that Phyllanthus urinaria extract displayed significant anti-alopecia properties in a mouse model, showing potential as an anti-5α-reductase agent for androgenic hair loss.
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