Hair Growth Promoting and Anticancer Effects of p21-Activated Kinase 1 (PAK1) Inhibitors Isolated from Different Parts of Alpinia Zerumbet

    January 2017 in “ Molecules ”
    Nozomi Taira, Binh Cao Quan Nguyen, Shinkichi Tawata
    Studysummary This study reported that compounds isolated from Alpinia zerumbet significantly promoted hair cell growth and exhibited anticancer activity in cell cultures, suggesting potential as treatments for alopecia and cancer.
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