February 2023 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical research and development” This survey reports on the types and extraction factors of flavonoids in three aquatic plants from Iraqi marshlands but notes limited information on individual flavonoid profiles and their biological impacts.
This study found that olive leaves extract significantly decreased prostate index, serum PSA, testosterone, and DHT levels in male rats with testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia, and showed potential as a therapeutic option due to its positive effects on prostate histology and antioxidant activity.
July 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that Arabidopsis thaliana mutants with altered AtRBOHC/RHD2 enzyme function showed abnormal protein regulation linked to increased drought sensitivity due to disrupted plasma membrane protein balance and cytoskeleton changes, as revealed through proteomic analysis and advanced microscopy.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PP405 may help hair growth by activating hair follicle stem cells.
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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.
This study found that the Arabidopsis cation chloride cotransporter (CCC1) is crucial for regulating pH and processes in the trans-Golgi-network/early endosome, impacting plant growth and stress responses.
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August 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study demonstrated that α-phellandrene promotes dermal papilla cell proliferation through a cAMP-mediated pathway and upregulates VEGF expression, suggesting its potential use in hair loss prevention.
January 2025 in “Dermatological Reviews” This study reports that Cyperus rotundus L. (nut grass) shows promise as a natural hair removal agent, with compounds targeting hair follicles and potentially offering an alternative to chemical depilatories, demonstrated by its efficacy in clinical trials and comparable results to some laser treatments.
September 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study highlights the significant pharmacological potential of Tridax procumbens, a plant with various therapeutic properties such as liver protection, immune modulation, and wound healing, though it notes that more research is needed to identify its active compounds and mechanisms for drug discovery.
November 2024 in “TẠP CHÍ KHOA HỌC TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC QUỐC TẾ HỒNG BÀNG” This study investigated the botanical characteristics and preliminary phytochemical components of Nepenthes kampotiana, revealing its morphological structure, including pitcher-like leaves for trapping prey, and identifying chemical groups such as essential oils, triterpenoids, flavonoids, and tannins.
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January 2012 in “STARS (University of Central Florida)” This study suggests that using stable isotope analysis on various tissues can effectively reconstruct individual life histories, providing insights into both the individual and broader population from the Romano-Christian period in Egypt.
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January 2023 in “New Phytologist” This study found that low temperature triggers root hair elongation in Arabidopsis thaliana through a FERONIA-ROP2-TORC signaling pathway, also activated by nitrogen deficiency.
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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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February 2004 in “Biopolymers” This study found that 4-(4-Phenoxybenzoyl)benzoic acid derivatives may act as antioxidants by scavenging certain reactive oxygen species but exhibit prooxidant behavior under specific conditions.
November 2025 in “JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL ZOOLOGY INDIA” This study observed that thymol from Origanum marjoram essential oil significantly promoted hair regrowth and reduced inflammation in cyclophosphamide-induced alopecia in rabbits, with effects that were comparable to or exceeded those of betamethasone, highlighting its potential as a safer treatment alternative.
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June 2021 in “Plants” This study found that a methanolic extract of Sterculia foetida seeds demonstrated significant thrombolytic, anti-arthritic, analgesic, and antipyretic activities, with moderate cytotoxic effects in vitro and in vivo.
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January 2001 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that several synthesized pregnane derivatives exhibited significant inhibitory effects on testosterone conversion to dihydrotestosterone and reduced related androgenic parameters in multiple pharmacological models.
This study found that the Arabidopsis cation chloride cotransporter CCC1 is critical for regulating pH in the trans-Golgi network/early endosome, impacting plant growth and stress response.
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December 1977 in “Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health” This study found that exposure to heated phenyl glycidyl ether vapor caused alopecia and skin lesions in rats but not in dogs.
Jockeys using diuretics without potassium supplements can face health problems.
January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study explored how root hairs integrate opposing growth signals but did not report new conclusive findings on the activation of known molecular players in polar growth.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that astilbin downregulates effector CD4+ T cell activities through the CYP1B1/ROS/PPARγ pathway, suggesting its potential use in treating inflammation.
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December 1983 in “Outlook on Agriculture” This review discusses the use of growth substances in agriculture and horticulture and suggests their potential applications in farming, plant breeding, and environmental protection, but reports no new results.
January 2026 in “Applied Biological Chemistry” This study found that Ishophloroglucin A from brown seaweed may treat androgenic alopecia by inhibiting 5α-reductase and promoting hair growth-related factors in human dermal papilla cells.
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May 2018 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” This study found that the methanolic extract of Carthamus caeruleus roots significantly reduced inflammation, promoted wound healing, and enhanced hair growth in experimental models, supporting its traditional use in Northern Algeria as a skincare remedy.
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September 2024 in “BMC Pulmonary Medicine” This study demonstrated that CEP may effectively treat pulmonary fibrosis by inhibiting fibroblast activation through regulating macrophage M2 polarization and decreasing fibrosis-associated factors, suggesting a new avenue for future research in this area.
In this study, aqueous and aqueous-alcoholic extracts of Ajuga reptans showed promising hepatoprotective and wound-healing properties, with significant effects observed in experimental models, suggesting potential for development into official medicinal products pending further research.
October 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This review describes the pharmacological activities and chemical components of Trichosanthes dioica, but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing potential unproven therapeutic uses in traditional medicine.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a topical 5% phenytoin solution, applied twice daily for 16 weeks, significantly improved total hair count and hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia, with mild and transient side effects observed.
November 2022 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study found that phytosterols extracted from moringa seed oil may act as potential anti-alopecia agents by inhibiting the 5α-reductase enzyme, with ergostadienol showing particularly high affinity and stability in in silico simulations.