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August 2014 in “Steroids” Fermentation of Finasteride with Ocimum sanctum L. creates new metabolite that inhibits tyrosinase.
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April 2018 in “Natural Product Communications” This review summarizes the bioactive compounds and pharmacological functions of Cynomorium songaricum Rupr., emphasizing its potential in developing health-related products, and notes that further research is needed.
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November 2023 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology” This review focused on the bioactive compounds and pharmacological properties of Lawsonia inermis (henna) and found that it contains various beneficial compounds with potential therapeutic applications, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, indicating a need for further investigation into its medical benefits.
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June 2023 in “Ethnobotany research and applications” This review examined the medicinal properties of the Ziziphus plant species, highlighting their traditional use in treating various conditions and their bioactive compounds with potential anticancer, antimicrobial, and anti-diabetic effects. The authors concluded that Ziziphus species, particularly jujube, have promising pharmacological activities warranting further investigation.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of ChemTech Research” This study reviews the pharmacological properties of the plant Eclipta prostrata, highlighting its potential in treating various conditions including wound healing, diabetes, liver protection, alopecia, gum disease, cancer prevention, bone health, and antimicrobial effects, alongside its traditional use in tropical regions.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Research” This study found that hydroalcoholic extracts of Bacopa monnieri demonstrated significant antimitotic activity in an Allium cepa model, suggesting potential comparable effects to the standard drug methotrexate.
February 2024 in “Trends in Sciences” This study examined the stability of two 5α-reductase inhibitors in Tectona grandis extracts, finding that they are more stable in acidic environments and degrade rapidly under heat and light unless protected, suggesting the need for careful storage when developing anti-hair loss medications.
August 2016 in “PolyPublie (École Polytechnique de Montréal)” This study observed early cardiac effects in young minipigs following high-dose doxorubicin chemotherapy, with a decrease in heart function and changes in cardiac MRI measurements compared to controls.
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October 1992 in “Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology” This review discusses the pharmacological properties and therapeutic potential of K+ channel opening compounds, noting their prospective use in treating cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, but reports no new results.
This article reviews various topics including medically important plants in dermatology, supporting medicinal herbs for primary dysmenorrhea, and several drug delivery systems, without providing new clinical findings.
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January 1997 in “PubMed” This study found that finasteride was rapidly absorbed and extensively metabolized in dogs, with most metabolites excreted in feces, and suggests that higher doses might saturate the metabolism mechanism.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that forming inclusion complexes of DPCP with HPβCD using the 3D ground mixture method enhances its anti-inflammatory activity at lower doses compared to complexes with β-CD.
December 2021 in “Journal of natural fibers” In this study, researchers developed enzymatic methods to isolate hair cuticle cells and remove the hair cuticle layer, finding that the harvested cuticle cells are thermally more stable and contain different structural proteins compared to descaled hair fibers.
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September 2023 in “Bioengineered” This review article discusses recent progress in the extraction and potential health benefits of oligosaccharides from brown seaweeds, especially focusing on their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and prebiotic properties, and possible applications in managing metabolic syndrome.
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January 1994 in “PubMed” This study found that the metabolism of finasteride in rat hepatic microsomes involves key hydroxylation steps, highlighting the role of a novel enzyme in 6 alpha-hydroxylation.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that TSG-enriched Polygonum multiflorum extract, optimized through microwave-assisted and chromatographic methods, promotes hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia via 5α-reductase inhibition and Wnt/β-catenin pathway activation, suggesting its potential as a natural treatment.
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.
August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that omega-6 and certain LDL cholesterol fractions are risk factors for androgenetic alopecia, suggesting a causal link between these lipid-related metabolites and the condition, which could inform future therapeutic approaches.
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December 2011 12 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of molecular structure” In this study, researchers created a new molecular salt from minoxidil and 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, finding it superior to raw minoxidil for promoting hair growth in a mouse model, suggesting it may be a promising candidate for treating hair loss.
February 2026 in “Journal of Surfactants and Detergents” In this study, researchers synthesized new surfactants with hair repair properties, finding that they effectively restored the hydrophobic barrier of damaged hair and improved combing ease compared to untreated hair, highlighting their potential in haircare products.
October 2025 in “Journal of Molecular Structure” Hyaluronic acid microneedles help deliver minoxidil derivatives effectively for hair regrowth.
November 2014 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” This study found that dry skin, dandruff, and scalp issues were common among healthy Korean subjects, indicating a need for more research on their skin characteristics.
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April 2025 in “Plants” This study found that lambertianic acid from Platycladus orientalis leaves may protect against dexamethasone-induced skeletal muscle atrophy by reducing atrophy-related proteins without affecting cell viability.
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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.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Composites Science” In this study, cricket-derived chitin successfully converted to nanochitin, which demonstrated improved physical properties such as higher transmittance and greater modulus compared to crab shell nanochitin.
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April 2022 in “South African journal of botany” This study found significant chemical variability and heavy metal contamination in commercial chrysanthemum flower products from different geographic origins, highlighting the need for stricter quality control and regulations.
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April 2025 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This research reports that copper-quercetin complexes show strong potential in antioxidation and cancer therapy, while their effects on specific cell death pathways warrant further investigation.
November 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study found that incorporating CTA2-BADG, a modified hair-rebonding compound, into damaged hair significantly improved surface morphology and tensile strength by using charge-conversion chemistry to enhance penetration into the hair shaft.
January 2025 in “RSC Advances” This study reported that a new formulation of finasteride solid lipid nanoparticles, combined with LPC and NTC, enhanced hair growth in mice without visible skin reactions, suggesting it could effectively manage androgenetic alopecia.