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October 2017 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” In this study, ethyl acetate fraction of Eclipta alba was found to inhibit adipogenesis and reduce dyslipidemia in hamsters, suggesting potential as an herbal treatment for obesity.
6 citations
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March 2009 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” This study suggests that a purified sphingolipid fraction can activate melanocyte stem cells via p38 signalling, potentially offering a non-UV-based treatment for vitiligo, though additional validation is needed.
February 2026 in “Journal of drug targeting” This study found that combining laser ablation with nanoparticulate drug formulations effectively enhanced the skin and follicular delivery of hydrophilic drugs like minoxidil and minocycline in preclinical models.
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May 2010 in “Surface and interface analysis” This study found that a conditioner treatment using 18-MEA combined with a specific cationic surfactant effectively restored hydrophobicity and reduced friction on damaged hair surfaces.
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September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” This review summarizes recent multidisciplinary advances in sebaceous gland research and highlights potential novel therapeutic strategies for skin diseases, but it reports no new clinical results.