January 2020 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” In this study, combining Kuntai capsules with nilestriol tablets for three months was found to reduce symptoms of perimenopausal syndrome and improve reproductive hormone levels more effectively than nilestriol alone; however, the benefits did not persist significantly beyond three months.
3 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Natural Products” In this study, researchers isolated new compounds from the plant *Calanthe cardioglossa* and found that five of these compounds, particularly calancardin B, significantly reduced TNF-α levels in immune cells relevant to multiple sclerosis, suggesting potential for immunomodulatory effects.
86 citations
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the role of Wnt/β-catenin signaling in hair follicle regeneration and highlights recent progress in developing hair loss treatments targeting this pathway, but reports no new clinical results.
76 citations
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the use of Dermal Papilla cells as in vitro models for studying hair growth modulators, emphasizing their role in aiding the development of new hair treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
47 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This article reviews various strategies, primarily developed by the Turin University Pharmaceutical Technology group, for increasing entrapment efficiency of hydrophilic molecules in nanoparticulate systems and reports no clinical results.
36 citations
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June 2019 in “eLife” This study introduces MicrobeFDT, a tool that clusters chemically similar compounds and links them to gut microbial enzymes and toxicities, demonstrating its utility by uncovering previously unknown metabolism of the cancer drug altretamine.
34 citations
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October 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that nobiletin-loaded vesicles effectively restored skin condition in a mouse model of skin cancer, suggesting they are a promising treatment delivery system.
33 citations
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December 2023 in “Cell Death Discovery” This study found that cepharanthine can inhibit gastric cancer cell activity by inducing oxidative stress and altering energy metabolism, suggesting its potential for gastric cancer treatment.
29 citations
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September 2024 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This review explores the use of skin penetration enhancers like Transcutol® in various formulation systems, discussing their mechanisms and effectiveness in improving transdermal drug delivery without breaching the skin.
25 citations
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July 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This review summarizes preclinical and clinical information on herbal products for hair loss treatment, highlighting their mechanisms, follicular penetration, and potential side effects, suggesting they may offer alternatives to synthetic drugs with fewer side effects.
24 citations
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October 2022 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” This review discusses the pharmacological actions of mangiferin and the potential of delivery carriers to overcome its limitations, but reports no new clinical results.
24 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the potential benefits of flavonoid-containing botanicals, such as Panax ginseng, in reducing hair loss and promoting hair growth, but reports no new experimental results.
23 citations
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June 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that the HPCH-based formulation P-08–016 may facilitate finasteride deposition in the dermis, potentially offering an alternative to systemic therapy by minimizing systemic absorption.
20 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that the small molecule honokiol may protect against inflammation, collagen breakdown, and cell damage caused by cigarette smoke in skin cells cultured in vitro.
14 citations
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January 2025 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This review highlights the promising potential of microemulsions and nanoemulsions in (trans)dermal drug delivery, noting a gap in understanding their distinct mechanisms and composition-related effects on skin permeability, while emphasizing the limited clarity on mesostructures and cosolvent impacts.
14 citations
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April 2018 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” In this study, luteolin-loaded nanoemulsions were shown to promote hair growth similarly to a luteolin solution in organic solvents, offering enhanced stability for follicular delivery.
13 citations
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January 2018 in “Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry” This study found that UVB irradiation alters skin stem cell niches leading to signs of photoaging, which may be reversed by adipose-derived stem cells through BMP4 pathway modulation and niche remodeling.
13 citations
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January 2017 in “Molecules” This study reported that compounds isolated from Alpinia zerumbet significantly promoted hair cell growth and exhibited anticancer activity in cell cultures, suggesting potential as treatments for alopecia and cancer.
10 citations
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May 2021 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” This study found that CoQ10 formulated in transethosomes showed improved penetration and a better clinical response in treating androgenic alopecia compared to CoQ10 solution.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Food & Nutrition Research” In this study, rice bran mineral extract increased expression of anagen-related proteins and decreased inflammatory markers in human dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential for hair growth enhancement and prevention of hair loss.
8 citations
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August 2021 in “Aging” This animal study found that berberine may alleviate benign prostatic hyperplasia by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress through inhibition of the NF-κB signaling pathway.
8 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This review assessed experimental studies on herbs used for alopecia, identifying potential mechanisms involving hair cycle management and keratinocyte processes, but highlighted a need for improved evidence on quality control and toxicity of these herbal treatments.
8 citations
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March 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that a new formulation kit of Pielus Anti-hair loss lotion and shampoo, used daily for 90 days, was safe and effective in reducing hair loss and increasing hair strength and density among patients with telogen effluvium and/or androgenetic alopecia.
5 citations
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July 2003 in “Drug Development Research” In this study, using a novel topical androgen receptor suppressor, fluridil, significantly increased the percentage of growing hairs in males with androgenetic alopecia without systemic absorption or adverse side effects.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Italian Journal of Food Science” This study found that pretreatment combining maceration with press-shear force and moist heat significantly increased the total phenolic and flavonoid contents in galactagogue herbs like banana inflorescences and Thai ginger.
4 citations
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May 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that cephalanthine inhibited the growth of gastric cancer cells in vitro and in vivo by inducing oxidative stress and altering energy metabolism, suggesting its potential as a treatment for gastric cancer.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Tianeptine may help prevent hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing cell death.
2 citations
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in microbiology” This review suggests that the gut microbiome and metabolome may play a significant role in alopecia areata and emphasizes the potential of targeting these factors for improved prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for this skin condition.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review discusses the therapeutic and pharmacological potential of total glucosides of paeony in dermatological treatment and notes the need for more rigorous scientific studies.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review study found that vesicular carriers like liposomes, niosomes, invasomes, and transferosomes can enhance drug penetration through follicles, benefiting treatments for alopecia, acne, and infections, as well as potentially facilitating systemic delivery of antihypertensive drugs and insulin.