75 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the therapeutic potential of costunolide for various diseases, highlighting its bioactivity and mechanisms, but it reports no new experimental results.
March 2026 in “Jurnal Pharmascience” This study found that isorhamnetin, a compound from the Rampai plant, showed a lower affinity energy in molecular docking tests compared to Minoxidil, indicating potential as an androgen receptor antagonist for alopecia therapy in silico, with favorable pharmacokinetic characteristics in ADME-Tox predictions.
3 citations
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November 2022 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This study found that ingesting Lactobacillus paracasei HY7015 and Lycopus lucidus Turcz. extract promoted hair regrowth and follicle maturation in mice by enhancing cytoprotective effects and growth factor expression.
December 2025 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” This study found that administering lycopene to rats provided significant protection against the testicular damage caused by finasteride, as indicated by improved sperm parameters, and reduced oxidative stress and apoptosis markers.
39 citations
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August 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that the combination of letrozole and quercetin loaded in spanlastics showed enhanced cytotoxicity and other anticancer effects against MCF-7 breast cancer cells compared to individual treatments.
4 citations
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October 2013 in “Botanics Targets and Therapy” In this animal study, a herbal preparation demonstrated moderate anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating properties, suggesting its potential usefulness for preventing and treating alopecia.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Revista chilena de nutrición” This review highlights that several clinical and epidemiological studies link a diet high in terpenoid compounds with a decreased risk of prostate cancer, supporting the potential use of terpenoids as therapeutic ingredients in treating this disease.
12 citations
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May 2023 in “Molecules” This study identified seven potential enzyme inhibitors from a Polygonum cuspidatum extract using ultrafiltration combined with high-performance liquid chromatography. These compounds showed inhibitory activity against tyrosinase, α-glucosidase, and xanthine oxidase, with most discovered in this extract for the first time.
July 2024 in “Research Square” January 2008 in “Lishizhen Medicine and Materia Medica Research” This study found that the n-butanol extract from Untica mairei Levl's roots significantly inhibited 5α-reductase activity in an in vitro model using rat prostate enzyme.
2 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of biomedicine and translational research” In this study, Oligonol® was shown to regulate gene expression related to cell proliferation and inflammation in human dermal papilla cells.
18 citations
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January 2022 in “TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY” This study examined the extracts and essential oil from Platycladus orientalis leaves and found that the ethanol extract had the highest antioxidant activity, while the essential oil was more effective as an antibacterial agent, particularly against Micrococcus luteus and Staphylococcus aureus.
August 2025 in “Nanomaterials” This study found that tea polyphenol–zinc significantly improved intestinal barrier function and reduced liver inflammation and oxidative stress in mice with diquat-induced damage.
June 2025 in “Universities Journal of Phytochemistry and Ayurvedic Heights” This study evaluated the wedelolactone content and antimicrobial activity of Eclipta alba and Wedelia chinensis extracts, finding a potential relationship between the concentration of wedelolactone and their in vitro antimicrobial effects against several pathogenic bacteria and yeast.
4 citations
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September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The trial helped find the best dose of deuruxolitinib for treating alopecia areata.
3 citations
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October 2018 in “Revista de Chimie” This review discusses the potential medicinal properties and pharmacokinetic features of nettle compounds ursolic acid and quercetin, highlighting quercetin as a promising candidate for antioxidant and anti-aging effects, but reports no new clinical results.
22 citations
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February 2002 in “Planta Medica” In this study, osthenol was identified as a highly potent inhibitor of 5alpha-reductase type I in LNCaP cells, significantly outperforming finasteride.
January 2023 in “Figshare” This meta-analysis found that a combination of clobetasol, hydroxychloroquine, and N-acetylcysteine may be the most effective treatment approach for lichen planopilaris compared to other therapies.
6 citations
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October 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that the extract of Eclipta prostrata L. demonstrated high antioxidant and anti-acetylcholinesterase activities, moderate inhibition of enzymes linked to diabetes, and favorable ADMET properties, suggesting potential cognitive and diabetes management benefits.
6 citations
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December 2020 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that certain fatty acids and triterpenoid-glycosides from Eclipta prostrata L. leaves exhibit potent inhibitory effects on the protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B enzyme, suggesting potential anti-diabetic and anti-obesity benefits.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Linalool in fragrances may harm hair follicles and contribute to hair loss.
October 2025 in “Figshare” This meta-analysis found that deuruxolitinib significantly improved hair regrowth and patient satisfaction in those with moderate to severe alopecia areata compared to placebo, though it was associated with manageable side effects such as elevated creatinine kinase levels, headaches, and acne, especially at higher doses.
June 2022 in “Pham Ngoc Thach Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy” This study identified key natural compounds such as polyphenols and flavonoids in tongue fern and established optimal extraction conditions using methanol.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical (IJHP)” This study found that a combination of cantigi and henna leaf extracts, in a 1:2 ratio, demonstrated the strongest antioxidant activity with an IC50 value of 29.85 µg/mL.
4 citations
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December 2020 in “Natural Product Sciences” This study identified ten compounds from Eclipta prostrata, with some displaying potent inhibitory effects against α-glucosidase and acetylcholinesterase enzymes.
This study found that peptides from Lablab purpureus, particularly fraction 2, demonstrated potential anticancer effects by exhibiting significant antioxidant and apoptotic activities, selectively inhibiting cancer cells with minimal impact on healthy cells.
112 citations
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May 2019 in “Pharmacological Research” This review discusses the isolation, structure, and bioactivity of lignans and neolignans from 2016 to mid-2018, reporting no new clinical results but highlighting their potential protective properties against diseases such as cancer and neurodegeneration.
In a laboratory setting, this study reported that the n-butanol fraction of Urtica laetevirens Maxim. water extracts significantly inhibited 5α-reductase activity.
19 citations
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May 2018 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that miR-339-5p negatively regulates loureirin A-induced differentiation of hair follicle stem cells, potentially impacting skin repair and regeneration by inhibiting the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
83 citations
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October 2012 in “International Journal of Oncology” In this in vitro study, wedelolactone induced selective apoptosis in prostate cancer cells by inhibiting 5-Lox activity, suggesting it may have potential as a treatment for prostate cancer.