January 2024 in “Theranostics” This study found that hypoxia-preconditioned HF-MSC-derived exosomes improved therapeutic outcomes in models of ulcerative colitis, potentially through miR-214-3p-mediated pathways affecting mitochondrial function and inflammatory responses.
14 citations
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May 2020 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” This study found that vanillic acid from wheat bran promoted dermal papilla cell proliferation, potentially stimulating hair growth by activating the PI3K/Akt and Wnt/β-catenin pathways.
August 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study demonstrated that Periplaneta americana extract significantly promoted hair regeneration in depilated mice by enhancing superoxide dismutase activity, upregulating vascular endothelial growth factor, modulating the FOXO/PI3K/AKT pathway, and restoring skin microbiome balance, suggesting its potential as a novel therapeutic candidate for alopecia.
26 citations
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August 2019 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that PBX1 enhances the proliferation and reprogramming of hair follicle mesenchymal stem cells by activating the AKT/GSK3β signaling pathway, promoting NANOG expression, and inhibiting apoptosis.
12 citations
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November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that hydroxytyrosol significantly alleviated acute liver injury in mice by suppressing inflammation and targeting the TNF-α/PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
9 citations
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September 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that cardamonin may inhibit OSCC cell migration, proliferation, and invasion by affecting the PI3K/AKT pathway, suggesting its potential as a treatment.
29 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study found that silibinin may promote hair growth by increasing proliferation and activating the AKT and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways in 3D cultured human dermal papilla spheroids.
14 citations
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” In this study, EGCG from green tea promoted mink hair follicle growth and cell proliferation at specific concentrations, potentially through activation of Shh and AKT signaling pathways.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that a hypoxic microenvironment enhanced the proliferation and pluripotency of adipose mesenchymal stem cells, promoting hair follicle formation and upregulating specific growth factors in Arbas Cashmere goats.
February 2025 in “Natural Product Communications” This study found that combining natural extracts significantly boosted the stem cell functions of dermal papilla cells by enhancing β-catenin stability, promoting hair growth potential in vitro.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” In this laboratory study, researchers found that a methanol extract of peach kernel improved the growth and viability of human hair follicle dermal papilla cells, suggesting its potential efficacy for hair growth and care through cell proliferation and signaling pathways activation.
30 citations
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February 2017 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” This study found that applying TPA to mice accelerated hair follicle regeneration by activating Akt and Wnt/ß-catenin signaling pathways, involving hair follicle stem cell proliferation.
25 citations
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September 2020 in “Molecules” In this study, quercitrin was reported to promote hair growth and cell viability in cultured human dermal papilla cells by enhancing cellular energy metabolism and growth factor production via MAPK/CREB signaling.
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January 2025 in “Discovery Medicine” This study found that glycolic acid treatment reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in UV-induced skin photoaging in rats, promoting collagen recovery and reducing photoaging signs, potentially by inhibiting the PI3K/Akt and NF-κB pathways.
12 citations
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June 2017 in “Cell Cycle” This study observed that 5% minoxidil topical foam alters gene expression and signaling pathways in the scalp, providing insights into its mechanism of action in men with androgenetic alopecia.
6 citations
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July 2020 in “The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences” This study observed that radiation exposure in male rats activated hepatic stellate cells and the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, mediated by TGF-β1, contributing to liver injury, while the use of a signaling pathway inhibitor reduced these effects.
January 2022 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” This study found that lncRNA RP11-818024.3 transfection promoted hair growth in AGA mice and increased cellular proliferation in vitro, potentially involving the FGF2 and PI3K-Akt pathways.
7 citations
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August 2022 in “Experimental dermatology” This review discusses the role of YAP/TAZ proteins in skin cancer physiology and tumorigenesis, and the potential of targeting these proteins in skin cancer treatments, but presents no new experimental findings.
5 citations
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October 2023 in “Aging” This study found that activating SHH signaling in EPCs enhances angiogenesis to aid in healing pressure ulcers through the PI3K/AKT/eNOS pathway, indicating SHH signaling as a potential target for treatment.
5 citations
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December 2018 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” In this study, norgalanthamine was found to stimulate hair growth in cultured rat dermal papilla cells by activating the ERK 1/2, PI3K/AKT, and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways.
This review highlights the therapeutic potential of hair follicle stem cells in tissue repair and hair regeneration, discussing the molecular mechanisms and the impact of natural compounds on stem cell properties, which may support the development of novel hair loss treatments.
August 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review highlights recent advancements in prostate cancer treatments, particularly new drugs targeting signaling pathways and showing promise in clinical trials, but notes the high recurrence rate of castration-resistant cancer post-therapy, requiring ongoing efforts for effective solutions.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study reviews evidence that in keloid development, transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) drives fibroblast proliferation and fibrosis not only through the classical Smad-dependent pathway but also via equally important Smad-independent signaling cascades, suggesting these pathways as possible targets for more effective keloid therapies.
July 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study uncovered that bimatoprost, a prostaglandin analog, promotes hair growth by activating hair follicle progenitor cells through two pathways: the PTGFR-MAPK signaling axis and an unexpected IGF1R-PCAD-AKT signaling axis, suggesting new potential targets for treating hair disorders.
14 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This study found that both ethanol and aqueous extracts of Lepidium sativum seeds improved insulin signaling and reduced obesity-related metabolic changes in high-fat diet-fed rats, suggesting potential as a dietary supplement.
11 citations
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October 2016 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” In this study, minoxidil and human platelet lysate affected gene expression related to hair growth signaling pathways in mouse hair follicle cells.
February 2024 in “Journal of medicinal food” This study reports that the β-catenin inhibitor tegatrabetan reduced hair growth and hair follicle numbers in mice, suggesting its potential as a model for developing new hair growth materials.
July 2026 in “Marine Drugs” In this mouse study, researchers found that orally administered low-molecular-weight fish collagen peptides significantly improved hair regrowth by both enhancing growth-promoting pathways and reducing inhibitory mechanisms.
25 citations
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March 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study suggests that sinapic acid may promote hair growth in human hair follicle dermal papilla cells by activating specific signaling pathways and inducing the expression of growth factors.
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March 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Clotrimazole, an antifungal cream, may safely reduce skin pigmentation by breaking down the enzyme needed for making melanin.