December 2011 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” This study found that high-fructose intake in rats led to significant kidney histological changes, such as podocyte damage and inflammatory responses, which persisted even after returning to a standard diet.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” This study suggests that platelet-rich plasma injections may improve hair follicle health and promote growth in male albino rats with experimentally induced androgenetic alopecia.
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September 2015 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that mesenchymal stem cells, especially when injected intradermally, significantly accelerated wound healing in rats compared to chitosan treatment.
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Ayurveda Research” In this study, topical application of Tectona grandis seed extracts on albino mice significantly accelerated hair growth initiation time and increased the percentage of hair follicles in the anagenic phase compared to the standard minoxidil treatment.
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September 2020 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” This study concluded that a single injection of platelet-rich plasma can enhance wound healing in both diabetic and non-diabetic oral mucosal tissues in rats.
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August 2020 in “Scientific reports” This study identified genes potentially involved in the development and differentiation of skin appendages in Atelerix albiventris, noting significant enrichment of immune-related genes in hair-type tissues.
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March 2014 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” The study concluded that local administration of in-vitro-expanded bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells accelerates and promotes healing in full-thickness excisional wounds in adult male albino rats.
This study observed that applying an aqueous extract of Trichosanthes cucumerina leaves to Wistar rats promoted hair growth comparably to 2% Minoxidil, supporting its traditional use for alopecia.
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December 2023 in “Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Science” In this study, researchers found that a nanoparticle gel derived from Astragalus polysaccharides improved wound healing significantly more than a Gold-Silver nanocomposite gel and untreated controls, with better wound closure observed by the 15th day.
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October 2020 in “Egyptian Dental Journal /Egyptian Dental Journal” This study found that platelet-rich plasma treatment improved wound healing in both diabetic and non-diabetic rat tongue wounds, particularly when applied before injury.
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April 2020 in “Medico-Legal Update” This study found that phenolic extract from Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flowers significantly decreased testosterone, progesterone levels, and androgen receptor expression in male rats over 60 days.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This study found that petroleum ether extract of Abrus precatorius leaves at 300 mg/kg promoted hair growth in animal models similarly to 2% minoxidil.
In this study, topical sildenafil citrate was found to improve hair regeneration in a rat model of androgenic alopecia, showing superior long-term effects compared to minoxidil, including increased hair follicle numbers and epidermal thickness.
November 2024 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” In this animal study, funnel seed extract significantly reduced insulin and testosterone levels and increased ovulating hormones in rats with induced polycystic ovarian syndrome, suggesting potential hormone-regulating properties.
April 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma improved healing and accelerated scar maturation in rat models of second-degree skin burns, especially noticeable after four weeks of treatment.
March 2023 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This study found that a poly herbal hair oil formulation significantly promoted hair growth in a pre-clinical mouse model.
May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that hair-type tissues in hedgehogs show higher enrichment of immune-related genes compared to spine-type tissues, suggesting that spines evolved to protect against injuries and infections.
September 2019 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” In this study, researchers found that the methanolic seed extract of Tectona grandis, known for its use in traditional medicine, demonstrated strong analgesic properties in Swiss albino mice, being effective at doses of 200–250 mg/kg and safe up to 1000 mg/kg.
September 2012 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” In this study, flutamide at therapeutic doses caused significant histological changes in the testes and epididymis of adult albino rats, reducing androgen receptor immunoreactivity and increasing estrogen receptor immunoreactivity.
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July 2019 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” This study found that tannin effectively inhibits and degrades mono-species and polymicrobial biofilms, making it a potential candidate for antibiofilm treatments.
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February 2020 in “Annual Research & Review in Biology” In this animal study, lavender oil, Eruca sativa oil, Aloe vera oil, and sodium carbonate decreased lipid levels and tumor markers in breast cancer models, suggesting potential benefits as adjunctive therapy during chemotherapy.
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November 2014 in “International Scholarly Research Notices” This study concluded that while the terpenoid fraction of M. jalapa's root extract increased growth factor expression in wound healing, it may lead to hypertrophic scars by prolonging the proliferation phase.
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January 2018 in “AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES” In this study, the ethanol extract of Zapoteca portoricensis stem significantly reduced markers of testosterone-induced benign prostate hyperplasia in male albino rats without harming liver and kidney function.
September 2025 in “Media Kedokteran Hewan” This study found that 90% of African pygmy hedgehogs at Golden Dhonje Farm in Bogor District were affected by potential zoonotic fungi, including Scopulariopsis sp. and Penicillium sp.
December 2023 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences” This study found that in South Asian women with PCOS, the severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is strongly linked to early renal dysfunction, as indicated by increased serum creatinine and urinary albumin levels, and reduced eGFR.
May 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” In this study, a petroleum ether extract of Hemidesmus indicus seeds demonstrated hair growth-promoting effects in animal models, comparable to 2% minoxidil, by increasing the transition of hair follicles from telogen to anagen phase.
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June 2023 in “Molecules” This review examines various skin pigmentation disorders, their causes, and potential treatments, detailing 25 plants, 4 marine species, and 17 clinically tested topical and oral medications for managing these conditions.
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December 1996 in “PubMed” This study observed that the intestinal absorption of selenium varies depending on its chemical form, with selenomethionine being absorbed efficiently and selenium as selenodiglutathione or selenodicysteine being absorbed faster than selenite.
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October 2006 in “The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology” This review discusses melanocyte biology and its genetic and molecular basis, highlighting its relevance in understanding diseases like vitiligo and albinism, and reports no new findings.
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August 2012 in “Resources and Environment” This study found that landfill leachates from Olusosun and Aba-Eku in Nigeria can cause liver and kidney dysfunction in Wistar rats, potentially posing a health risk through chemical exposure.