1 citations
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January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews various hair growth and hair loss treatments, noting limited new developments since FDA-approved drugs but highlights recent cosmetic surgery and potential cell-based therapies; it reports no original findings.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” This review of Cynoglossum amabile, a traditional Chinese and ethnomedicine, provides insights into its uses, chemical components, biological activities, and toxicity. Highlighting its market potential, the study underscores the importance of indigenous knowledge in drug development despite noted hepatotoxic risk linked to its pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
March 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This study identified numerous nutraceutical components in unripe fruits of three Musa species, potentially valuable for developing pharmaceuticals that promote human health.
47 citations
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May 2021 in “Polymers” This review surveys the chemical composition and various uses of jojoba oil in medicine and industry but presents no new clinical results.
21 citations
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May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” This review found that while topical minoxidil is effective for treating female pattern hair loss, finasteride showed no more effectiveness than placebo, and low-level laser therapy increased hair count but with inconsistent results.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews current guidelines for managing androgenetic alopecia and highlights the need for guidelines tailored to Japan; it reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” The study created a test that found hormonal and toxic effects in plant and fungal extracts using prostate cancer cells.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research” This review compiles current knowledge of Eclipta prostrata's botanical details, ethnomedical uses, phytochemical components, and various pharmacological activities, emphasizing its potential for modern pharmaceutical formulations based on its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and other therapeutic properties.
In this review, researchers evaluated 111 studies on the biological activities and phytochemical components of the plant Tridax procumbens, emphasizing its ethnobotanical potential and the need for more research to understand its therapeutic benefits, especially in its native tropical regions.
February 2024 in “Oriental Journal of Chemistry/Oriental journal of chemistry” This review reports various ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemical components, and potential pharmacological effects of Eclipta alba, highlighting benefits like wound healing and neuroprotection, though it underscores the need for further mechanism-based studies and clinical trials.
January 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This review examines existing studies on Eclipta prostrata, highlighting its diverse bioactive compounds and potential therapeutic benefits in traditional medicine, and underscores the need for further research to fully develop its medicinal promise.
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” In this review, Ziziphus lotus was reported to have multiple traditional uses and demonstrated various pharmacological properties in lab and animal studies, with over 181 identified bioactive compounds; however, clinical trials are needed to confirm its efficacy as a medicinal agent.
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December 2022 in “Cells” This review examines the role of cannabinoid compounds in treating various skin conditions and suggests their potential as systemic and topical therapies, but it reports no new experimental results.
8 citations
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July 2025 in “Gels” This review discusses how functionalized hydrogels can modulate the microbiome to aid tissue regeneration and infection control, highlighting their potential to deliver therapeutic agents effectively and support beneficial immune responses.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the biologically active compounds in Maxillariinae orchids, highlighting 62 semiochemicals with medical potential, but reports no new clinical findings.
20 citations
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December 2021 in “Plants” This review concludes that Tamarix aphylla, used traditionally for ailments such as tuberculosis and hepatitis, demonstrates various pharmacological activities, including antidiabetic and wound-healing effects, but stresses the need for further research to confirm its safety and effectiveness in humans.
December 2007 in “대한피부과학회지” This study found that while the new cytopurine/pentadecanoic glyceride topical solution significantly improved total hair and daily shed hair counts in AGA patients, it did not show significant differences compared to placebo in other measures.
January 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that the new cytopurine/pentadecanoic glyceride topical solution significantly improved total hair count and reduced daily hair shedding in patients with androgenetic alopecia over 16 weeks, although other measures did not differ from placebo.
1 citations
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August 2016 This study investigated the cytotoxic effects of DHA derivatives on cancer cell lines and found that didocosahexaenoin was the most potent, inducing apoptosis and producing reactive oxygen species in PC3 prostate carcinoma cells.
1 citations
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December 2015 in “Endocrinology” This study suggests that dietary decanoic acid may manage hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance in PCOS, as observed in animal and cell model experiments.
2 citations
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October 2001 in “Analytical Sciences” A new compound that could treat various androgen-related conditions was created and analyzed.
August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the application of polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly arachidonic acid, promoted hair growth and anagen induction in both human dermal papilla cells and mouse models.
June 2021 in “SWU eJournals System (Srinakharinwirot University)” The study found that cyproterone acetate could be released over 15 days using coconut oil mixed with certain wax inhibitors, though further safety studies are needed.
1 citations
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April 2007 in “The FASEB Journal” In this study, D6D knockout mice showed severe deficiency in AA and DHA, leading to unexpected effects on skin health, fertility, and immune cell development.
December 1998 in “Acta Crystallographica Section C-crystal Structure Communications” This study describes the molecular conformation and intermolecular interactions in the crystalline structure of the compound C24H31BrO4.
January 2015 in “Seoul National University Open Repository (Seoul National University)” This study reports that polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly arachidonic acid alone and combined with eicosapentaenoic acid, may stimulate hair growth and enhance hair growth factors in mice and human dermal cells.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “X-ray Structure Analysis Online” A new compound was made that might help treat diseases related to male hormones.
258 citations
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July 2005 in “Journal of lipid research” This study found that DGAT1 exhibits additional acyltransferase activities in vitro, including MGAT, wax synthase, and ARAT activities, suggesting these could be relevant to its in vivo functions.
January 2003 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” This study isolated highly pure oleanolic and maslinic acids from olive milling residues, exploring their chemical reactions, including the formation of finasteride precursors.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “Russian Journal of Bioorganic Chemistry” In an animal study, researchers observed that a newly synthesized deoxycholic acid derivative showed similar prostate protection effects to finasteride in Wistar rats while being less toxic.