Fermented Morinda Citrifolia Extract Stimulates Hair Growth by Promoting Dermal Papilla Cell Proliferation and Modulating the Follicular Microenvironment

    July 2026 in “ Journal of Ethnopharmacology ”
    Hee‐Yeon Kwon, Hyesung Lee, Ji‐Soo Choi … Do Sik Min
    Studysummary This study found that fermented Morinda citrifolia extract enhances the viability and cycle progression of human dermal papilla cells and promotes hair growth through Wnt/β-catenin signaling activation, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic candidate for alopecia.
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