Meloside A Protects Dermal Papilla Cells from DHT-Induced Damage via Androgen Receptor Modulation

    June 2025 in “ Current Issues in Molecular Biology ”
    Hyun Jun Park, Bong Geun Song, Ji Hoon Song … Ji‐Ean Lee
    Studysummary In this laboratory study, Cucumis melo var. makuwa leaf extract significantly reduced DHT-induced apoptosis in human dermal papilla cells by modulating androgen receptor activity and gene expression, suggesting potential as a therapy for androgenetic alopecia.
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