Hair Growth-Promoting Activity of Ginsenoside Rf from Panax Ginseng C.A. Meyer, an Industrial Crop-Derived Functional Material

    January 2026 in “ Industrial Crops and Products ”
    Seongmin Choi, Yu Jin Shon, Heejin Ko … Jangho Lee
    Studysummary In this study, oral administration of ginsenoside Rf from Panax ginseng promoted hair regrowth and increased hair thickness in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia by enhancing androgen receptor degradation, highlighting its potential for cosmetic and functional food applications.
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