April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that lithocholic acid may enhance hair regeneration in alopecia by activating vitamin D receptors in human dermal papilla cells.
May 2015 in “Cancer Research” This study found that a new treatment candidate may effectively prevent and promote recovery from chemotherapy-induced alopecia by normalizing apoptosis and reducing inflammation in cancer patients.
January 2008 in “한국미용학회지” In this study, sandalwood and rose absolute oils were found to accelerate hair regrowth and promote hair follicle development in a mice model over four weeks.
January 2008 in “中山醫學大學醫學研究所學位論文” This study found that Danthron induced apoptosis in a human malignant melanoma cell line through mitochondrial, endoplasmic reticulum, and death receptor pathways.
January 2000 in “Cambio 16” This study observed that overexpression of Bcl-2 in certain transgenic mice accelerates catagen progression and increases hair follicle apoptosis and alopecia, while Bcl-2 deficient mice show delayed hair growth and pigmentation changes.
This study investigated the effects of a YH complex, derived from Cinnamomum cassia and Astragalus membranaceus, on androgenetic alopecia in mice, finding that it promoted hair regrowth and improved hair follicle health by modulating hair cycle regulation and reducing apoptosis signaling pathways.
July 2016 in “Cancer Research” This study developed a topical botanical lotion for managing chemotherapy-induced hair loss in cancer patients, reporting that it improved hair recovery times by 5-16 weeks, reduced inflammation, and enhanced scalp collagen levels with no observed side effects.
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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that different melanocyte subpopulations in hair follicles have varying patterns of apoptosis and survival during the catagen phase, which may inform models for modulating melanocyte behavior in vivo.
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June 2018 in “Scientific reports” This study identified novel genetic associations with skin phenotypes such as age-spots, freckles, and hair characteristics in Japanese women, providing insights into the genetic basis of these traits.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” In a mouse model, this study found that exposure to PM2.5 leads to significant postpartum hair loss, apparent via morphological changes and elevated markers of inflammation, apoptosis, and fibrosis, potentially exacerbated by changes in hormone receptors and stem cell populations.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Veratric Acid may help promote hair growth and reduce hair loss.
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October 2021 in “Gene, cell and tissue” This study found that grape sap significantly improved hair growth and follicle health in male Wistar rats, suggesting its potential as a non-chemical treatment for hair loss.
December 2025 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” This study found that administering lycopene to rats provided significant protection against the testicular damage caused by finasteride, as indicated by improved sperm parameters, and reduced oxidative stress and apoptosis markers.
March 2023 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” This study found that the herbal extract HX109 promoted hair growth in mice by increasing cell viability and enhancing hair regrowth, with the effects increasing as doses rose.
January 2015 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study found that Korean Red Ginseng may protect against chemotherapy-induced alopecia by reducing hair follicle damage in a human hair follicle organ culture model.
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May 2007 in “Oncology Reports” This study found that increased metastatic ability in colorectal cancer in a rat model was linked to changes in expression of multiple genes, including TGF-beta, PDGFb, and Rho B.
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January 2023 in “Bioscience Journal” This study found that combining sorafenib with Platycladus orientalis leaf extract effectively suppressed cervical cancer cell growth by increasing tumor suppressor gene expression and reducing anti-apoptotic gene expression, suggesting a potential rationale for further clinical trials.
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November 2016 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” In this study using guinea pigs, the low-dose 800 nm semiconductor laser was found to effectively treat skin blackheads and coarse pores by promoting hair follicle cell apoptosis, while maintaining PCNA expression levels in sebaceous glands.
May 2024 in “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” In a study using mice, researchers observed that Cacumen platycladi fermented with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum CCFM1348—both as postbiotics and synbiotics—promoted hair growth, potentially by engaging the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and enhancing growth factor expression.
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October 2006 in “European Journal of Immunology” This study found that CD44 and CD49d together enhance signaling pathways in lymphocytes in mice with alopecia areata, influencing their activation and function.
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April 2021 in “Phytotherapy Research” This review describes how curcumin, a compound derived from turmeric, affects various cell signaling pathways involved in cancer progression, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic agent with fewer side effects compared to conventional cancer treatments.
March 2026 in “Bioengineering & Translational Medicine” This study reported that a modified version of Thymosin beta 4, called PEG-rTβ4, demonstrated potential as a treatment for acute myocardial infarction by improving cardiac function and reducing cell death via specific biochemical pathways, suggesting its promise in drug development efforts.
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April 2000 in “The American journal of pathology” This study found that overexpressing human Bcl-2 in mice protected epidermal keratinocytes from UVB-induced apoptosis but unexpectedly increased apoptosis during hair follicle regression and chemotherapy.
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January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that the proteins GDNF, NTN, GFRα-1, GFRα-2, and c-Ret are differentially expressed during various stages of the human hair follicle cycle, with potential implications for hair biology.
10 citations
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August 2021 in “EMBO Reports” This study found that the anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein plays a crucial role in maintaining hair follicle stem cell function and influences tissue regeneration and tumor formation in mice.
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April 2017 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” In this study, blocking autophagy with 3-methyladenine significantly improved the survival of inner ear hair cells in a gentamicin-induced ototoxic mouse model.
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May 2011 in “APOPTOSIS” In this study, cisplatin was found to induce cell death in human hair follicle cells through hydroxyl radical generation and Bcl-2 down-regulation, suggesting potential strategies for preventing chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
March 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” This study demonstrated that methylation of the 5-alpha reductase type 2 (5-AR2) promoter is linked to reduced expression of the 5-AR2 protein, possibly explaining resistance to Finasteride in some BPH patients.
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January 2017 in “Archives of biochemistry and biophysics” In this study, testosterone was reported to increase aquaporin levels and water reabsorption in the kidneys of male rats, potentially leading to higher blood pressure, with effects mitigated by flutamide and finasteride.
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March 1994 in “Developmental dynamics” This study suggests that programmed cell death plays a crucial role in shaping the structure of the human epidermis and its appendages during development.