April 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study discovered that exosomes from adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells can mitigate damage in dermal papilla cells by modulating the TGF-β1/SMAD2 signaling pathway through miRNAs miR-574-3p and miR-125a-5p, revealing potential therapeutic targets for androgenetic alopecia.
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September 2019 in “EBioMedicine” This study found that Secretory Phospholipase A2-IIA (sPLA2-IIA) promotes proliferation through JNK/c-Jun signaling, distinctively affecting normal stem cells and cancer cells, suggesting it as a potential target for cancer treatment.
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May 2023 in “Cell Proliferation” This review highlights the critical role of TGF-β and FGF signaling pathways in the development and regeneration of skin layers, particularly the dermis, and discusses their significance in advancing future clinical applications in dermatology.
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June 2021 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” This study found that Euph E and Euri A showed strong anti-inflammatory activity and modulated cytokine and immune functions in macrophages, related to specific signaling pathways.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that astilbin downregulates effector CD4+ T cell activities through the CYP1B1/ROS/PPARγ pathway, suggesting its potential use in treating inflammation.
January 2025 in “Biomedicines” In this study, female rats given high doses of testosterone showed decreased endometrial thickness and lower mRNA levels of components in the LIF signalling pathway, indicating that excessive testosterone may negatively impact endometrial receptivity and potentially affect fertility.
December 2023 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This study found that tribuloside, a flavonoid from Tribulus terrestris L., enhances melanin production in human melanocytes, zebrafish, and human skin samples without causing toxicity, potentially through inhibiting PDE to increase cAMP levels and promote the melanin biosynthesis pathway.
February 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that the water extract of Cacumen Platycladi promotes hair growth and follicle development in mice, possibly by influencing dermal papilla cells through the Akt/GSK3β/β-Catenin signaling pathway.
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May 2025 in “Cytotechnology” This study observed that Icariside II, an extract from Epimedium brevicornu Maxim, can inhibit the growth of gastric cancer in cell lines and mouse models by promoting apoptosis and suppressing the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, with minimal toxicity to normal gastric cells.
June 2025 in “Preprints.org” This review examines the complex role of the Ectodysplasin-A pathway in skeletal morphogenesis, emphasizing its interaction with other key signaling pathways, and reports no new experimental findings.
October 2025 in “Molecular Genetics and Genomics” 58 citations
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March 2019 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that wedelolactone from Eclipta prostrata L. significantly reduced lung inflammation and fibrosis in mice with bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits through AMPK activation.
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October 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” In this study, researchers found that during zebrafish telencephalon regeneration, the lesioned hemisphere showed distinct gene expression changes and activated Wnt/β-catenin signaling early after injury, suggesting this pathway's significant role in recovery.
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April 2025 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This research reports that copper-quercetin complexes show strong potential in antioxidation and cancer therapy, while their effects on specific cell death pathways warrant further investigation.
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review reports that myricetin, a naturally occurring antioxidant in plants, may assist in cancer management by enhancing the effects of existing drugs and inhibiting inflammatory markers, based on in vivo and in vitro studies.
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December 2023 in “Journal of Molecular Cell Biology” In this study, Gsdma1/2/3 knockout mice showed reduced epidermal hyperplasia and inflammation when induced by PMA, which was attributed to decreased EGFR-Stat3/Akt signaling due to a decrease in related ligands.
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April 2016 in “Stem cell research & therapy” This study reports that LL-37 treatment enhances cell proliferation, migration, and secretion of regenerative factors in adipose-derived stem cells, potentially promoting hair growth in vivo.
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March 2025 in “Cytotechnology”
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November 2021 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that Paeonia lactiflora and Poria cocos extracts promoted hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, with similar effects observed to normal controls.
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January 2013 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this study, ALR was found to enhance both the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, potentially through specific signaling pathways.
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September 2024 in “The FASEB Journal” This review discusses the roles of dermal white adipose tissue in skin functions and pathology, underscoring its antibacterial activity and potential anti-fibrotic role, but reports no new experimental results.
This study found that MNX@Arg-CLAVs nanovesicles enhanced hair regeneration and reduced aging in hair follicles in AGA mice, with less skin irritation compared to traditional minoxidil tincture.
In this study on mice, researchers developed CLA-loaded nanovesicles that showed potential anti-aging effects on hair follicles and enhanced hair growth compared to commercial minoxidil, with lower skin irritation, suggesting a promising approach for treating androgenetic alopecia.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that valproic acid-loaded microemulsion formulations enhanced skin penetration pathways in guinea pigs compared to an aqueous solution, with composition elements like oil content and surfactant ratios significantly affecting drug delivery performance.
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January 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study found that PDRN derived from Lactobacillus rhamnosus showed superior antioxidant and wound-healing properties compared to salmon-derived PDRN, while also offering potential benefits in immune modulation and bioavailability.
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December 2017 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” This study reports on the clinical and dermoscopic diagnosis process for androgenic alopecia in patients at Zagazig University Hospitals but includes no new treatment findings.
December 2025 in “Molecules” This study found that the 15-PGDH inhibitor DPP improved endothelial function in hair-related cells exposed to DHT by reducing oxidative stress and enhancing angiogenic capacity.
August 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that oral administration of solubilized sturgeon oil in mice promoted hair growth and positively influenced the gut microbiome associated with hair growth promotion.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that combining Silybum marianum extract, Manganese PCA, and Lespedeza capitata extract may help improve hair growth and anchorage by targeting specific signaling pathways in human dermal papilla cells.
In this study, low-level light therapy increased the proliferation and activation of dermal papilla cells, which in turn may enhance the growth of outer root sheath keratinocytes, suggesting potential mechanisms for improving hair follicle interaction.