May 2024 in “Journal of molecular structure” This study found that a novel thiohydantoin derivative, 3a, effectively inhibited androgen receptor activity in LNCaP cells and showed promising in vivo results by reducing testosterone-induced prostate changes, outperforming finasteride in mitigating prostate index and histopathological alterations.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Manganese PCA, Cinchona succirubra, and Leontopodium alpinum extracts may promote hair growth by enhancing VEGF secretion and activating the Wnt/b-catenin pathway in Human Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells.
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May 2025 in “Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture” This study found that purified humic acids from oxidized coal enhance plant growth by modulating oxidative stress and influencing photobiological processes, with improved root growth and enzyme activity linked to antioxidant and pro-oxidant properties.
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March 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Early sunburn treatment with certain inhibitors may reduce skin cancer risk.
November 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reported that Moracin M, a compound from the Moraceae family, significantly promoted hair growth and vascular regeneration by enhancing cell proliferation and Wnt signaling activation in laboratory settings, suggesting it may offer a promising alternative to existing hair growth treatments like minoxidil.
In this study, researchers synthesized the fictional compound 1-hydroxyindole and discovered its potential medical applications, including anti-aging properties, itch relief for atopic dermatitis, and as a stronger treatment for dementia compared to cilostazol. Additionally, they found that 1-methoxyindole derivatives function as anticancer agents in diets.
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November 1977 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Proteins and Proteomics” 3 citations
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May 2020 in “Acta pharmaceutica” The researchers reported that protocatechuic acid reduced melanin synthesis and enhanced antioxidant activity in cultured human hair follicle melanocytes, indicating potential for skin whitening applications.
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February 2014 in “Toxicology Letters” This study found that osthole, a coumarin derivative, demonstrated significantly higher skin accumulation and potential skin irritation compared to coumarin, which showed negligible alterations in protein biomarkers.
August 2025 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” This study found that hydromethanolic extracts from Carthamus caeruleus L. rhizomes exhibited notable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in both in vitro and in vivo experiments, supporting its traditional medicinal uses and suggesting its potential as a source of therapeutic agents.
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December 2023 in “Materials Today Bio” This study found that modified microcrystalline cellulose with citric and ascorbic acid demonstrated enhanced hemostatic properties and biocompatibility in vitro and in animal hemorrhage models.
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May 2020 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” This study in rats found that a new hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin formulation of minoxidil reduced the adverse cardiovascular and proliferative effects seen with traditional minoxidil solutions.
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March 1999 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that procyanidin oligomers, particularly dimers and trimers, significantly promoted hair growth in mice and hair epithelial cell cultures, suggesting potential use as hair growth agents.
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February 1993 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This research article focuses on nonsteroidal inhibitors of human type I steroid 5-alpha-reductase but reports no new results.
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March 2022 in “Antioxidants” This review summarized and classified 32 approved synthetic and natural-identical antioxidants, examining their regulatory status, safety, pharmacological properties, and effectiveness on human health, aiming to clarify their antioxidant actions and encourage further research in the field.
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November 2002 in “Planta medica” In this study, the methanol extract of Cercidiphyllum japonicum heartwood was found to stimulate the proliferation of mouse hair epithelial cells, with several isolated compounds showing significant proliferative activities.
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March 2017 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” This study found that caffeic acid reduced UVB-induced damage and oxidative stress in human dermal papilla cells, suggesting its protective efficacy against such cellular damage.
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December 2005 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” In this study, novel substituted benzoyl benzoic acids and phenylacetic acids were potent and selective inhibitors of human steroid 5alpha-reductase type 2, with one compound showing promising bioavailability in rats for potential clinical evaluation.
This study found that Avicennia marina extract significantly increased hair growth in androgenic alopecia patients, suggesting its potential effectiveness by inhibiting 5 alpha-reductase and regulating relevant growth factors.
5 citations
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November 2017 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” This study found that sinapic acid demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects against UVB-induced damage in human keratinocytes, suggesting its potential as an anti-aging cosmetic ingredient.
6 citations
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August 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this study, ozenoxacin was found to inhibit sebum production in insulin- and 5α-DHT-differentiated hamster sebocytes in a dose-dependent manner, suggesting potential benefits in acne management by combining antimicrobial activity against C. acnes with reduced sebum production.
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June 2022 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” This review discusses the pharmacological properties of 4-0-methylhonokiol from Magnolia species and reports no new experimental results, highlighting potential areas for future research.
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November 2021 in “Advanced Functional Materials” This study introduces a novel chitosan-based hydrogel containing cinnamaldehyde-tannic acid-zinc acetate nanospheres, which reportedly enhances wound healing by promoting antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects.
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March 2009 in “China Journal of Chinese Matera Medica” This review discusses the pharmacological effects and potential mechanisms of procyanidins, noting its roles in antioxidation, cardiovascular protection, and more, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules”
April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that the biosynthetic pathways of coumestans in Eclipta prostrata are derived from acetate and shikimate pathways, while 3,5-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid biosynthesis originates exclusively from the shikimate pathway.
1 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL” This study reports that two novel chromatographic methods demonstrated high sensitivity and selectivity for determining aminexil, niacinamide, and pyridoxine HCl in a laboratory-prepared mixture and hair tonic preparation.
January 2016 in “Huanjing yu Jiankang Zazhi”
In this study, researchers developed an environmentally friendly hair coating from casein proteins and tannic acid, enhancing the tensile strength of virgin Asian hair by approximately 21% compared to untreated hair, while maintaining elasticity.
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May 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study observed that in Japanese females, hair lipid composition showed significant correlations, suggesting CH and CERs may act as a barrier against sebum-derived lipids.