January 2018 in “Modern approaches in drug designing” This case study provides preliminary evidence that kunzea oil may stimulate hair regrowth in horses, suggesting potential for further exploration in hair loss management.
January 2015 in “Seoul National University Open Repository (Seoul National University)” This study reports that polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly arachidonic acid alone and combined with eicosapentaenoic acid, may stimulate hair growth and enhance hair growth factors in mice and human dermal cells.
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June 2011 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study revealed that deficiency in the enzyme FA2H in mice affected sebaceous gland function, altered sebum composition, and caused cycling alopecia, highlighting FA2H's role in hair follicle homeostasis.
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” The researchers reported that the novel MBTPS2 variant p.Glu172Asp found in a male proband is likely pathogenic, consistent with osteogenesis imperfecta symptoms and molecular signatures, including disrupted fatty acid metabolism and collagen production.
This study suggests that 9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester from African Yam bean seeds may inhibit the human 5α-reductase II enzyme, potentially helping manage BPH, although further studies are needed.