January 2015 in “Dépôt Institutionnel de lUniversité de Tlemcen” This study suggests that the oil extracted from Citrullus colocynthis seeds may be suitable for edible use and exhibits antimicrobial properties against several bacterial and fungal strains.
35 citations
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August 2010 in “The American journal of pathology” This study reports that hypomorphic alleles of the Ass1 gene in mice resemble human CTLN1, providing a potential model for preclinical studies and indicating that standard treatments for CTLN1 can rescue phenotypes.
January 2013 in “Dépôt Institutionnel de lUniversité de Tlemcen” This study observed that extracts from Ficus carica may temporarily increase blood glucose levels before returning to normal in diabetic rats, while Citrullus colocynthis extracts demonstrated an antihyperglycemic effect but had potential toxicity at higher doses.
183 citations
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January 2018 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses side effects and allergy contact dermatitis caused by essential oils in cosmetic products and reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Invasomes effectively deliver drugs through the skin and have potential for improved treatments.
June 2010 in “The Knowledge Bank (The Ohio State University)” This study found that inhibiting retinoic acid synthesis in mouse hair follicles allowed WNT signaling to remain active, suggesting potential implications for developing treatments for hair disorders and skin cancer.
116 citations
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April 1986 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” This study reports that a 190,000 molecular weight protein, identified as trichohyalin, may play a matrix role in the development of inner root sheaths in hair follicles.
108 citations
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October 2003 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study documents that trichohyalin acts as a multi-functional cross-bridging protein in the inner root sheath of mouse hair follicles, enhancing mechanical strength by linking keratin filaments to the cell envelope.
67 citations
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May 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that topical formulations including extracts from Cuscuta reflexa, Citrullus colocynthis, and Eclipta alba significantly accelerated hair growth initiation and completion in rats, indicating potential benefits for treating alopecia.
58 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” This review analyzes the traditional Iranian medicine uses of Citrullus colocynthis and compares them with modern phytotherapy findings, reporting no new clinical results but noting safety concerns and dosage considerations.
43 citations
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July 2012 in “Molecular human reproduction” This study suggests that women with polycystic ovary syndrome may have a distinct metabolomic profile, differing in levels of amino acids, organic acids, and lipids compared to controls.
33 citations
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May 2013 in “Andrologia” This study identified several herbs, including Ganoderma lucidum and Urtica dioica, that showed promising 5α-reductase inhibitory activity suggesting potential use in managing androgenic disorders.
31 citations
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September 2009 in “Natural Product Research” In this study, petroleum ether extract of Citrullus colocynthis fruit effectively promoted hair growth in a mouse model of androgen-induced alopecia, showing comparable results to the standard treatment, finasteride.
30 citations
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August 2021 in “Oncogene” This study reports that miR-22 promotes cancer progression and metastasis by maintaining Wnt/β-catenin signaling and cancer stem cell function.
25 citations
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January 2006 in “Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety” This study concluded that alopecia is a rare side effect of SSRIs, with sertraline showing a higher association compared to citalopram, particularly among women.
18 citations
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January 2007 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” This study found that petroleum ether extracts of Citrullus colocynthis reduced hair growth initiation time and advanced more hair follicles to the anagen phase in albino rats compared to untreated controls and minoxidil.
17 citations
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August 1979 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that a histochemical stain using 4-dimethyl-aminocinnamaldehyde effectively distinguishes between plucked anagen and telogen hairs by causing the root ends of anagen hairs to develop a red color.
15 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reviews existing literature on botanicals for androgenetic alopecia, noting a growing interest and emphasizing research on hair growth stimulants, especially involving green tea and other specific botanicals.
7 citations
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February 1982 in “Australian Journal of Biological Sciences” This study observed that cell aggregates formed rapidly in cultures of rat hair follicle cells, with proteins showing hair cortical keratin but not synthesizing it as anticipated.
5 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review outlines how peptidyl arginine deiminases (PADIs) and protein citrullination are involved in hair follicle regeneration and inflammatory alopecia, but presents no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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January 1981 in “PubMed” This study found that medullary cell content in mammal hair evolves from an amorphous form to a biphasic phase, with human and anthropoid hair containing both macrofibrils and microfibrils.
3 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” In this study on a preclinical mice model, the researchers reported that a chitosan nanogel with Mn₃O₄ nanoparticles facilitated scarless wound healing by regulating reactive oxygen species and influencing signaling molecules throughout the healing stages.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “Philosophical transactions - Royal Society. Biological sciences” This article reports that mutations in the PADI3 gene, affecting its activity or localization, cause uncombable hair syndrome and are linked to central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, particularly among women of African ancestry.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of dermatology” This study found that in vivo and in vitro, citric acid metabolism through the CS-CA axis suppressed hair growth and induced inflammation and cell apoptosis in hair follicles, suggesting it as a potential therapeutic target.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences” This review discusses the traditional uses and pharmacological activities of Citrullus colocynthis, also known as Bitter Apple, but it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This study suggests that while complementary and alternative treatments for hair loss are becoming more popular, their effectiveness and mechanisms remain largely unverified.
March 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic factors, especially PADI3 gene variants, contribute to CCCA in women of African descent.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Changes in hair follicle structure may help diagnose and monitor alopecia.
June 2023 in “Historical records of Australian science/Historical Records of Australian Science” This biographical abstract highlights George Rogers' pioneering contributions to the understanding of keratin molecular structure and keratinisation biochemistry, including the application of electron microscopy to hair ultrastructure and the discovery of enzymes and gene transcription processes relevant to keratin proteins.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Trichohyalin in hair can trigger immune attacks in alopecia areata.