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May 2023 in “Molecules” In this study, dry powder inhalers containing Cepharanthine were administered to rats with acute lung injury, significantly reducing pulmonary edema, hemorrhage, and inflammatory markers, suggesting its potential as an effective anti-inflammatory treatment when inhaled directly into the lungs.
January 2008 in “xPharm: The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference” 53 citations
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that extracts from Geranium pyrenaicum show promising antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, and antiviral activities, particularly the methanolic extract's antiviral activity against HSV-1.
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December 2018 in “Natural Product Research” This study identified a new compound from fermented Carica papaya L. with moderate antioxidant and potent hair growth-stimulating activities in vitro.
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February 2025 in “Toxicology in Vitro” In this study, DPHC from the brown alga Ishige okamurae demonstrated potential to prevent androgenic alopecia by inhibiting hair loss and promoting hair growth through multiple cellular mechanisms.
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April 2021 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that indole glycosides from Calanthe discolor Lindl. can significantly promote the proliferation of human hair follicle dermal papilla cells, potentially through upregulating specific growth factors.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study identified six molecules from herbal extracts that effectively bind to 5-alpha reductase (5-AR), with Jomogenin showing high binding stability when encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles, suggesting their potential for further experimental analysis to aid hair follicle growth.
8 citations
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December 2015 in “PubMed” In this study, petroleum ether extracts of Phyllanthus niruri promoted hair regrowth in testosterone-induced alopecia in rats by inhibiting the 5α-reductase enzyme.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PH-762 shows promise in treating skin cancer by effectively targeting and silencing PD-1 in tumors with minimal side effects.
July 2026 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” In this study, candidate compound 39 demonstrated potent androgen receptor antagonism and faster hair-growth efficacy in a mouse model compared to pyrilutamide, while maintaining favorable safety and pharmacokinetic profiles, suggesting potential for topical use in androgenic alopecia.
June 2025 in “Natural Product Communications” This study successfully synthesized novel cercidin analogues from Cercidophyllum japonicum, confirming their structure via NMR data. The researchers suggest these compounds could facilitate future antibiotic development by advancing structure-activity-relationship studies.
January 2026 in “Chemical Communications” This study found that calanthoside, a compound isolated from Calanthe species, promotes the proliferation of human hair follicle dermal papilla cells more effectively than minoxidil.
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January 2011 This study found that Pleuropterus cilinervis extracts and animal milk fermented with Lactobacillus rhamnosus promoted hair growth in mice, suggesting potential applications in hair loss treatments.
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters” This study developed a new competitive 5alpha-reductase inhibitor with an IC(50) of 0.84 microM using a novel chemical structure.
January 2024 in “Journal of dermatology and skin science” In this study, researchers found that applying topical aprepitant, which blocks substance P receptors, significantly reduced facial dermatitis and hair loss in rats experiencing erlotinib-induced skin side effects, highlighting the neurogenic inflammation's role and the protective effect of ROS inhibition.
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March 2015 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” In this study, BP201, derived from porcine lung phospholipids, promoted hair growth in mice, especially when combined with minoxidil, and increased hair follicle numbers and dermal papilla cell proliferation.
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August 2021 in “International journal of cosmetic science (Print)” This study reported that using piroctone olamine in either a shampoo or leave-on product form significantly increased hair retention and improved scalp condition in women with perceived hair thinning.
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April 2021 in “Heliyon” This study found that both alcoholic and aqueous extracts of Punica granatum L. showed potential for promoting hair growth and exhibited anti-lice and antidandruff activities in a mouse model.
March 2024 in “INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH” In this case report, the authors describe using Polarity Analysis for selecting homeopathic remedies to better match patient symptoms in treating alopecia areata, offering a potential alternative to corticosteroids, which are associated with significant side effects.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights Croton tiglium's dual therapeutic and toxic properties, noting its potential for hair growth promotion through PKC-mediated pathways, while emphasizing the challenges posed by its toxicity for safe clinical use.
July 2026 in “Pharmacological Reports” In this pilot study, topical latanoprost acid was observed to increase hair count and improve hair follicle structure in women with androgenetic alopecia, with no serious adverse events, suggesting potential for further investigation to confirm its efficacy and safety.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tavaborole is a safe and effective toenail fungus treatment, with the 5% solution being the best option.
In a hair-growth mouse model, this study reported that the novel AR antagonist candidate 39, derived from structural optimization of 14-P1, achieved similar efficacy to pyrilutamide with faster response and maintained safety, demonstrating potent AR antagonism and favorable pharmacokinetics with lower systemic toxicity risk.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Lipid Research” This study examined the structural and biochemical mechanisms of human lipocalin prostaglandin D synthase, detailing substrate and product binding processes at the catalytic site and suggesting potential for drug delivery targeting hydrophobic molecules.
20 citations
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June 1995 in “Tetrahedron Letters” This study reported that newly synthesized phenanthridin-3-one derivatives effectively inhibit human steroid 5-α-reductase.
December 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, araliadiol, a plant-derived compound, exhibited senomorphic effects in three dermal fibroblast senescence models, suggesting its potential as a topical treatment to mitigate skin aging by reducing certain senescence-related markers and increasing procollagen type I content.
This review discusses finasteride's use in manipulating neuroactive steroid levels and its potential effects on behavior, reporting preclinical evidence and clinical observations but providing no new experimental results.
April 2025 in “The Journal of Agriculture and Development” In this study, researchers optimized the extraction conditions for polyphenols from the medicinal herb Eclipta prostrata, achieving the highest polyphenol content under specific conditions of temperature, solvent concentration, and time, and found the extract to have significant antioxidant activity.
This study observed that a combination of sinapic acid and glabridin from Zhimo herbal extract improved hair growth and reduced oxidative stress in a DHT-induced model of androgenetic alopecia in mice by preventing ferroptosis and stabilizing β-Catenin, offering potential application for AGA treatment.
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June 2019 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study found that in rodent models, the ability of D1 dopamine receptor activation to impair sensory gating is facilitated by 5α-reductase type 1, which produces allopregnanolone.