7 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study found that Peperomia pellucida, a plant traditionally consumed in some countries, contains various antioxidants and extends lifespan under oxidative stress in Drosophila, with no observed toxicity in mice, supporting its potential safety and use in foods and pharmaceuticals.
January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the potential health benefits of Indian gooseberries, including blood glucose management and cardiovascular health, and highlights the need for additional research; no new clinical results are reported.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” In this study, researchers formulated and evaluated a herbal shampoo containing Tulsi leaves, Green gram extract, Flaxseed mucilage, and potato juice, finding it to possess good cleansing, foam stability, and conditioning properties, though further development is needed to enhance quality, performance, and safety.
In this study, a gel formulation with Fenugreek seed extract demonstrated beneficial effects in reducing hair splitting among patients compared to placebo.
This study found that vinegar-processed black soybean and its extract accelerated hair growth and prevented alopecia in mice, with potential mechanisms involving modulation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, suggesting they may be promising functional foods for hair regeneration.
16 citations
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April 2021 in “Plant Signaling & Behavior” This study found that in Arabidopsis, the MYB30-EIN3 module plays a role in adapting root hair development to phosphate deficiency, potentially enhancing phosphate uptake from soil.
11 citations
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May 2018 in “Frontiers in plant science” This study found that overexpressing the PCaP2 protein in Arabidopsis enhanced drought tolerance by influencing ABA and SA signaling pathways and regulating root hair growth, suggesting a key role in water deficit response.
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April 2013 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” This study found that ethanol extracts from Musa paradisiaca cv. Puttabale corms have significant anthelmintic activity against Pheretima posthuma, outperforming the standard drug piperazine citrate in terms of paralysis and death times.
May 2026 in “Applied Sciences” In this review, the authors reported that sprout extracts, rich in bioactive compounds, show promising effects on skin health, such as enhancing collagen synthesis, improving hydration, and reducing inflammation, though most evidence comes from laboratory and animal studies.
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July 2000 in “American Journal of Botany” In this study, wild-type Arabidopsis thaliana demonstrated increased phosphorus acquisition and growth compared to root hair mutants under low-phosphorus conditions.
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January 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that ethyl acetate extract of Musa × pardisiaca L. leaves showed anticancer activity against cervical carcinoma and malignant melanoma in vitro.
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July 2000 in “American Journal of Botany” In this study, wild-type Arabidopsis thaliana with responsive root hairs efficiently acquired phosphorus under low-phosphorus conditions compared to mutants, suggesting an adaptive advantage in nutrient-limited environments.
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review compiles existing research on Peperomia pellucida's traditional medicinal uses and pharmacological properties but reports no new findings, suggesting its potential for drug development.
April 2017 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study introduced the dual-flow-RootChip platform to demonstrate that Arabidopsis roots exhibit non-autonomous adaptations, such as hair growth regulation, when subjected to varied environmental conditions on opposite sides.
April 2012 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” September 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source compiles information on Calotropis gigantea, an Asclepiadaceae plant used in traditional medicine for treating conditions like leprosy, asthma, vertigo, and hair loss, highlighting its diverse medicinal potential.
March 2024 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” This study found that substituting soy hulls for corn-based supplements did not significantly affect ewe growth, reproductive performance, or lamb performance in pasture-based hair sheep systems.
March 2024 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” In this study, supplementing ewes with soy hulls instead of a traditional corn-based supplement showed no impact on gastrointestinal nematode infection levels in hair sheep ewes managed in a pasture-based system, though some differences in packed cell volume at weaning were noted.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences” This study observed that consuming flaxseeds significantly reduced serum free testosterone and improved insulin levels among young women with PCOS, suggesting a promising alternative to conventional treatments.
June 2023 in “CHEDS Journal of Chemistry Education and Science” In this experimental study, researchers developed a hair tonic using green spinach leaves and assessed its feasibility based on vitamin content and sensory characteristics, finding that the tonic was generally liked by panelists in hedonic tests.
January 2022 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia” This study found that a liposome containing butterfly pea flower extract and clove oil was stable and, when used by 15 volunteers over 60 days, enhanced eyebrow thickness and darkness without causing irritation.
18 citations
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May 2023 in “Science Advances” In this study, transiently activating the sonic hedgehog signaling pathway in chickens transformed reticulate scales on the feet into feathers comparable to body feathers, without ongoing treatment, suggesting this pathway affects the diversity of bird skin appendages.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reviews the traditional and emerging medicinal uses of Clitoria ternatea Linn., highlighting its extensive chemical composition and potential health benefits, but notes the lack of human trial evidence and the need for better testing methods to ensure consistent quality and efficacy.
3 citations
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February 2002 This study suggests that low phosphorus and ethylene may influence root hair density through separate pathways, with ethylene manipulation affecting root hair growth in Arabidopsis thaliana.
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January 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that CRISPR/Cas9 efficiently edited two cellulose synthase-like genes in spinach, significantly altering root hair growth patterns and suggesting potential for large-scale genome editing in this crop.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, Clitoria ternatea (Sangu Poo) was noted for its potential roles in health and skincare, with lab tests showing antioxidant, antimicrobial, liver-protective, and cancer-related activities; however, human trial evidence is lacking, impacting consistent quality and progress.
6 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in physiology” This study suggests that an in ovo injection of CHIR-99021 promoted feather growth and follicle development in goose embryos by activating the Wnt signaling pathway.
July 2026 in “Physiologia Plantarum” In this study, researchers identified the crucial role of collet hairs in seedling survival by demonstrating that the collet hair-defective shv3 mutant lacked sufficient anchorage, compromising radicle penetration into the soil.
December 2022 in “Frontiers in plant science” This study identifies two new proteins, CCDC22 and CCDC93, essential for root and root hair growth in Arabidopsis, and demonstrates their genetic link to a VTI13-dependent vacuolar trafficking pathway.
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January 2019 in “British Poultry Science” This study found that specific genes related to vascular endothelial growth factors are critical for feather maturity in certain chicken breeds, identifying key genetic markers that could enhance breeding efficiency.