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May 2020 in “Molecules” This paper describes the synthesis of (16S,20S)-3β-hydroxy-5α-pregnane-20,16-carbolactam from tigogenin without presenting new experimental results.
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November 2025 in “Molecules” This review highlights the potential of ellagic acid for treating various skin conditions due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and depigmenting properties, but notes that novel formulations are needed to overcome its poor solubility and skin permeability to enhance clinical efficacy.
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September 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Addressing biological changes in lipids, metabolism, and microbiota may help treat hair loss in young Chinese females with oily scalps.
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May 2025 in “Preprints.org” This review evaluates the traditional uses, phytochemical profiles, and pharmacological potential of Mediterranean Erica species and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further studies.
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January 2025 in “Molecules” This review reported that while glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine tripeptide copper complex (GHK–Cu) has limited skin permeation when used alone, liposomes may enhance its absorption, but there is limited research on this aspect, highlighting a need for further studies.
June 2026 in “Immunity Inflammation and Disease” In this study, researchers observed that dandruff involves altered keratinocyte activity and a low-grade inflammatory response characterized by increased interleukin-17-producing T-cells and CCL17 levels, but without significant changes in immune cell populations or skin barrier lipids.
April 2026 in “Cosmetics” In this review, several studies on Astragalus species, particularly Astragalus membranaceus, highlight their skin rejuvenating, photoprotective, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties, though the authors note limitations due to reliance on non-human studies and short trial durations.
April 2026 in “Preprints.org” This review discusses the potential of cold atmospheric plasma as a selective antitumor therapy for breast cancer but reports no clinical results, emphasizing its promise and the challenges to its use in precision oncology.
February 2026 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights that Trigonella foenum-graecum L. (fenugreek) shows promise as a versatile plant-based ingredient in cosmetics due to its phytochemicals, which offer benefits for skin and hair care, although further research is necessary for robust validation.
November 2025 in “Phytomedicine” Modified Changfa Zirong Powder improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review examined the potential effects of Kampo medicine Hangeshashinto on oral mucositis, highlighting that several natural products in its composition may inhibit intracellular AGEs, reduce inflammation from extracellular AGEs, and suppress cytotoxicity in stomatitis.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that compounds isolated from Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus demonstrated antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities, potentially offering therapeutic benefits for inflammatory bowel diseases by inhibiting COX-2 and iNOS enzymes and blocking ERK 1/2 MAPK signaling.
August 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This study evaluated methods to administer betulin in in vivo experiments and found that olive oil, food-grade lard, and other carriers increase betulin absorption in Wistar rats, while monitoring blood levels may aid future clinical research.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In a mouse study, Fr2 from Platycladus orientalis L. significantly enhanced hair growth, suggesting its potential as a natural therapeutic agent for hair regeneration.
May 2025 in “Journal of Extracellular Vesicles” This study found that extracellular vesicles from erythrocytes may promote hair regeneration in patients with androgenic alopecia by transferring components that upregulate Wnt/β-catenin signaling and are involved in the formation of the skin's outer barrier.
December 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review systematically examined recent advancements in spironolactone-loaded nanocarriers, revealing that lipid and vesicular nanoparticles enhance bioavailability and skin penetration for treating androgen-dependent disorders, but highlighted the need for further clinical studies to optimize their use.
April 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This review discusses the potential of P. polyphylla saponins to treat acne through antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antioxidant effects, noting that acne's complex pathogenesis makes this line of research promising for future studies.
This study found that an extract from Justicia procumbens may prevent hair loss in a mouse model of androgenic alopecia by enhancing hair follicle cell proliferation and improving hair characteristics.
December 2023 in “Plants” The researchers investigated the phytochemical content and pharmacological properties of Fissistigma oldhamii and found multiple compounds, primarily in roots and stems, that may contribute to the plant's traditional anti-inflammatory uses in China, including potential antioxidant, anticancer, and antimicrobial effects.
October 2022 in “Biomolecules” This study found that in male rats, chronic finasteride treatment reduced allopregnanolone levels, which, upon drug withdrawal, correlated with increased pro-inflammatory cytokines and altered neurotransmitter levels.
January 2015 in “INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACY” This study developed a simple HPLC method for accurately estimating tamsulosin and finasteride in pharmaceutical forms, demonstrating good precision and potential application in combined dosage analysis.
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August 2015 in “Molecules” This study found that mimosine dipeptide enantiomers inhibit melanogenesis and cyclooxygenase enzymes in B16F10 melanoma cells, suggesting potential for treating skin hyperpigmentation and inflammation.
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August 2022 in “BMC veterinary research” This study confirmed the biological characteristics and multipotent differentiation potential of primary and secondary hair follicle stem cells from Arbas Cashmere goats, contributing to the understanding of adult stem cell types and characteristics.
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November 2024 in “Sciences of Phytochemistry” This review assesses 191 studies and reports that bananas have numerous health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, cancer-reducing, and antihypertensive properties, while also supporting roles in treating diabetes and depression, highlighting the fruit's potential as both a functional food and medicinal plant.
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February 2024 in “Diversity” In this literature review, researchers identified 68 African plants used in hair treatment, noting that 58 of these may also help with glucose metabolism issues, suggesting a nutritional therapy approach might explain their benefits.
This study developed a natural hair dye using Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt. extract, finding that it produced yellow to dark brown colors depending on the treatment, with ferrous lactate enhancing dye performance and color stability after washing.
August 2025 in “Processes” In this study, researchers used a network pharmacology approach to highlight significant interactions between compounds in rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) and genes related to functional dyspepsia, suggesting potential pathways for developing treatments against gastrointestinal diseases.
This review highlights the potential of plant-derived natural compounds as biocompatible and biodegradable materials in dermal and transdermal delivery systems, emphasizing their unexplored benefits and detailing recent advances in isolation techniques and drug delivery technologies.
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June 2022 in “Molecules” This review discusses the phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of Perilla frutescens, detailing its bioactive compounds and their potential health benefits, but reports no new clinical results.
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November 2024 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study developed a carbohydrate chitosan-based biomaterial combined with a novel peptide to promote the chondrogenic differentiation of human adipose-derived stem cells, suggesting potential clinical applications for cartilage regeneration.