In this study, KY19382 was observed to promote hair regeneration and de novo hair follicle formation in mice by activating Wnt/β-catenin signaling, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic for alopecia.
May 2024 in “Physiologia Plantarum” In this study, Bacillus subtilis strain ALC_02 was observed to enhance phosphorus acquisition in phosphorus-limited dwarf tomato plants by promoting root and root hair growth, with potential implications for developing effective bacterial P biofertilizers.
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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.
17 citations
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January 2009 in “Plant cell monographs”
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January 2022 in “Journal of nanomaterials” In this study, silver nanoparticles prepared using Ziziphus nummularia fruit extract showed higher hair growth activity and were more effective against Gram-positive bacteria compared to other extracts.
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August 2008 in “Plant cell monographs”
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January 1997 in “Endocrinology” This study observed that testosterone inhibits hair follicle epithelial cell proliferation in adult stumptailed macaques only when dermal papilla cells from bald scalps are present, with antiandrogen RU 58841 reversing this effect.
January 2025 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” This study examined the effectiveness of peppermint essential oil formulated into a nanoliposome gel for enhancing hair growth, finding that this preparation increased hair growth in male Sprague Dawley rats without causing irritation, suggesting it may improve delivery of these active ingredients.
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that 3D-cultured dermal papilla cells more accurately mimic in vivo conditions compared to 2D cultures, enhancing our understanding of molecular mechanisms in androgen-induced alopecia.
This review discusses the association between alopecia and increased cardiovascular and metabolic risk but reports no definitive clinical results, emphasizing the need for more comprehensive studies on androgenetic alopecia patients.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study found that quaternary ammonium iminofullerenes (IFQA) can alleviate oxidative stress in maize caused by hydrogen peroxide, promoting root growth by enhancing antioxidant cycles and reducing ROS accumulation.
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” In this study, the researchers developed a novasome vesicle carrying bovine placenta extract, which demonstrated superior hair growth effects in rats compared to traditional minoxidil and PE-loaded liposomes, and showed good stability and physical characteristics over 90 days at 4°C.
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April 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that platelet-rich plasma can transiently inhibit bacterial growth in vitro against multidrug-resistant strains from diabetic foot infections, although its efficacy diminished over time and did not affect biofilm formation.
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February 1976 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” This article discusses the factors influencing anticancer therapeutic regimens and reviews mechanisms of action and side effects of major chemotherapeutic agents without reporting new research findings.
2 citations
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December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This study demonstrated that a finasteride-loaded proniosome significantly enhanced transfollicular delivery and hair growth in mice without causing skin irritation, with effects comparable to a 2% minoxidil solution.
This study developed a novel protocol that demonstrated improved localized delivery of minoxidil to eyebrow application sites with minimal runoff, compared to a control formulation.
April 2026 in “Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review highlights the promising potential of Semecarpus anacardium Linn. in promoting hair growth due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but emphasizes the need for further human clinical trials and safe formulation practices due to its associated toxicity in raw form.
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January 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article discusses the factors involved in optimizing laser hair removal, emphasizing patient selection, laser safety, and understanding laser–tissue interactions, but presents no new clinical findings.
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November 2023 in “Rice” This study found that PRX102, a peroxidase with a unique polar localization pattern, plays a role in root hair growth by aiding the transport of materials to the tips of growing root hairs.
July 2023 in “Biomolecules” This study established a novel in vivo "whisker follicle microinjection assay" using mouse whiskers to evaluate hair growth and pigmentation effects of various chemicals and proteins, identifying minoxidil, ruxolitinib, and RSPO1 as growth promoters, while deoxyarbutin inhibited pigmentation and Nbl1 emerged as a growth inhibitor.
2 citations
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December 1983 in “Outlook on Agriculture” This review discusses the use of growth substances in agriculture and horticulture and suggests their potential applications in farming, plant breeding, and environmental protection, but reports no new results.
11 citations
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January 2011 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This article discusses a proposed molecular mechanism linking dietary factors to acne but reports no new clinical findings.
5 citations
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In this mouse study, the combination of minoxidil-coated lysozyme microbubbles and ultrasound significantly enhanced hair growth compared to minoxidil alone.
5 citations
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October 2020 in “Agronomy” This study provides evidence that root hairs significantly enhance phosphorus uptake in barley when phosphorus availability is limited in the root zone.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses the factors affecting laser hair removal results and adverse events, emphasizing the need for more research to determine optimal treatment parameters; it reports no new clinical findings.
November 2025 in “BMC Urology” This study reports that prostate volume, operation time, resected tissue weight, and smoking increase risks of blood loss and fluid absorption during PK-TURP, while finasteride treatment and surgeon experience may reduce these risks.
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May 2016 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” This study found that hair cortisol concentrations in sheep were significantly increased by extensive brushing or dexamethasone treatment, suggesting that external factors may affect its reliability as a chronic stress measure.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” In this study, CSLD3 overexpression in Arabidopsis enhanced root and hypocotyl growth by increasing cell elongation, with root growth highly sensitive to ethylene and phosphate starvation conditions.
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August 2022 in “Plant Signaling & Behavior” This study found that certain growth media combinations influence the development of Arabidopsis thaliana root hairs, identifying specific conditions that promote the growth of the longest root hairs.