109 citations
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April 1997 in “Journal of Lipid Research” This study found that pure linoleate deficiency in rats caused significant reductions in the accumulation of n-6 polyunsaturates and mild symptoms like growth retardation, compared to classical essential fatty acid deficiency.
215 citations
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March 2018 in “Archives of Toxicology” This study found that PM2.5 exposure induced oxidative stress in human keratinocytes and mouse skin, causing cellular damage, which was mitigated by the antioxidant N-acetyl cysteine.
June 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that a topical formulation containing DMG-Na significantly improved hair loss parameters in people experiencing hair loss, suggesting its potential effectiveness for such conditions.
April 2024 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” In this study, NAC was observed to counteract the negative effects of cyclophosphamide on hair follicles in mice, preserving both biochemical parameters and hair structure, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic option for chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
76 citations
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June 2015 in “Journal of biomedical science” This study demonstrated that dominant mutations in mouse gasdermin A3 disrupt mitochondrial oxidative stress regulation, suggesting a gain-of-function effect on epidermal differentiation.
27 citations
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August 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” In this case report, a patient with trichotillomania showed a significant positive response to treatment with N-acetylcysteine, suggesting its potential effectiveness for this disorder according to the authors’ observations.
6 citations
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September 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review explores the connection between oxidative stress and polycystic ovary syndrome, discussing potential mechanisms and the possible role of antioxidants; it reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline derivatives, particularly N-methyl-7-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline, may be excellent blue dye candidates for human hair, offering superior color purity, stability, and fastness compared to 2,3-dihydroindoles.
August 2026 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that a high-fat diet exacerbates hair loss in female mice by increasing oxidative stress and androgen signaling in the skin, and that treatments with antioxidants or antiandrogens may help mitigate this effect.
May 2025 in “Antioxidants” This review highlights how natural products with antioxidant properties can modulate the Wnt signaling pathway, potentially influencing various pathological conditions such as cancer, stroke, and regenerative medicine. It also addresses controversies in the compounds' mechanisms across different models and suggests research directions for future studies.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that particulate matter can induce inflammation in human outer root sheath cells, potentially affecting hair growth, through oxidative stress-dependent MAPK and JAK-STAT signaling pathways.
October 2006 in “Clinical Cancer Research” This study found that doxorubicin-induced oxidative stress downregulates FLIPs and phosphorylates EF2, sensitizing prostate cancer cells to TRAIL; antioxidants may reduce doxorubicin's effectiveness, warranting further investigation.
June 2002 in “Science of aging knowledge environment” This study suggests that the oncogene c-Myc can induce DNA damage by increasing reactive oxygen species, potentially overriding p53 and contributing to genetic instability in cancer cells.
12 citations
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February 2010 in “Tetrahedron Letters” This article describes the synthesis of novel polyamine-modified minoxidil analogs and conjugates to potentially enhance minoxidil's biological activity, selectivity, and water solubility, but reports no new biological results.
75 citations
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March 2018 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This review discusses the potential health benefits of L-Cysteine, noting increased research interest but highlighting a lack of clinical trial data for consensus on its effectiveness.
18 citations
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August 2014 in “Lipids” This study found that unsaturated fatty acids are more abundant in the cortex of human hair than on its surface, and steryl glycoside-like lipids may help bind the cuticle to the cortex.
16 citations
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October 2009 in “Xenobiotica” This study found no evidence that the tested hair dye ingredients undergo hepatic metabolism to reactive oxidized metabolites in human liver microsomes and hepatocytes.
3 citations
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May 2024 in “Amino Acids” This review identifies cysteine's central role in hair growth and its potential impact on Alopecia Areata's pathogenesis, suggesting examination of cysteine metabolism might clarify the disease's underlying mechanisms and lead to new treatments.
January 2026 in “Molecules” In this study, the novel thiol-Michael click perming molecule, MA2-CySS, achieved repeatable perming with reduced oxidative damage, preserving hair keratin's structure while maintaining efficiency comparable to traditional oxidative methods.
9 citations
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October 2008 in “Mutation research” This article discusses the genomic and postgenomic changes in chronic degenerative diseases and cardiovascular and skin disease contexts, highlighting potential modulation through diet and pharmacological interventions without presenting new experimental results.
7 citations
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January 1991 in “Comparative biochemistry and physiology. A. Comparative physiology” This study found that a dietary change in common marmosets significantly reduced in vitro erythrocyte haemolysis, improved skin lesions, and promoted complete fur regrowth, possibly due to increased vitamin E levels.
4 citations
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May 2023 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” In this study, researchers found that deleting the Bmi1 gene in murine melanocytes caused premature hair greying and loss of melanocyte lineage cells, highlighting BMI1's role in protecting melanocyte stem cells from stress and oxidative damage.
3 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of cellular physiology” In laboratory settings, this study suggests that Serenoa repens and N-acetyl glucosamine with milk proteins may promote hair follicle vascularization through specific cellular interactions and actions.
October 2025 in “INSOLOGI Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi” In this laboratory study on rabbits, the researchers observed that both FET and FHE fractions improved hair length and weight, but minoxidil still led to better results, highlighting the comparative effects of different treatments on hair growth over 28 days.
This study developed a bioresponsive hydrogel combining basic fibroblast growth factor and N-acetylcysteine, which significantly improved diabetic wound healing by enhancing re-epithelialization, collagen deposition, hair follicle regeneration, and neovascularization in response to oxidative stress.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses the potential use of spin traps in cosmetic products to limit reactive oxygen species generated by pollution, emphasizing the need for further research due to toxicity and regulatory concerns.
August 2025 in “Applied Sciences” This study found that peroxide-rich plasma-activated water caused minimal morphological damage to hair, while nitrate-rich plasma-activated water induced significant damage, especially in porous hair types.
August 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This article discusses how activating the hexosamine pathway may enhance skin homeostasis by increasing hyaluronic acid secretion and supporting hair follicle stem cell self-renewal, but reports no new results.
5 citations
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September 2022 in “Antioxidants” This study found that the clionasterol-rich hexane fraction of Caulerpa racemosa may protect against particulate matter-induced skin damage by reducing oxidative stress and mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis in human keratinocytes and zebrafish.
30 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study found that serine 44 in the N-terminal head domain of keratin 17 is phosphorylated in response to various stimuli affecting skin keratinocyte growth, linking K17 up-regulation with growth and stress responses in skin epithelium.