Exploring the Potential Role of Hydroxytyrosol in Androgenetic Alopecia: An Integrated Bioinformatics and Molecular Simulation Study

    May 2026 in “ International Journal of Molecular Sciences ”
    Lu Zhang, Xiaoyang An, Meihong Xu
    Studysummary This study suggests that hydroxytyrosol may influence inflammation and oxidative stress pathways in androgenetic alopecia, particularly through interaction with the PTGS2 gene, warranting further experimental validation.
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