January 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” In this clinical study, researchers reported that both sodium valproate-loaded nanospanlastics and topical corticosteroids showed comparable modest efficacy in treating patchy alopecia areata, recommending further investigation into sodium valproate's role combined with other therapies.
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January 2018 in “Biomaterials Science” This study observed that dermal papilla cell aggregates showed increased viability and gene expression on softer 3D substrates, indicating the importance of substrate stiffness in cellular behavior.
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October 2013 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that amplifying Wnt signaling, either genetically or through topical application of liposomal Wnt3a, improved skin wound healing in a mouse model.
September 2017 in “Korean journal of acupuncture” This study found that Crataegi Fructus water extract may promote hair growth in mice by enhancing hair density, thickness, and length and activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
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January 2022 in “Molecules” This study found that tectoridin, an isoflavone from Rhizoma Belamcandae, may stimulate hair growth by activating Wnt signaling in human and mouse cell cultures.