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January 2013 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” Wheat bran can boost hair growth by affecting cell cycle proteins and signaling pathways.
In this study, the n-hexane fraction of wheat bran significantly promoted hair growth in rat vibrissa follicles and triggered the telogen-anagen transition in C57BL/6 mice, likely through cell cycle and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways.
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January 2013 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” This study found that wheat sprout extract promoted hair growth in female C57BL/6 mice, suggesting its potential application in hair remedy products.
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January 2000 in “Journal of cosmetic science” This study found that hydrolyzed wheat proteins extensively penetrated both untreated and chemically treated hair, primarily occupying areas like the endocuticle and cortex.
June 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” This study found that Wnt ligands secreted by the hair follicle epithelium are crucial for hair follicle regeneration in adults and could inform treatments for hair disorders like alopecia.