April 2026 in “Antioxidants” In this study, broccoli sprout extract and sulforaphane were found to reduce cell viability, suppress growth, and induce apoptosis in breast cancer cells, and oral broccoli sprout extract inhibited tumor growth in animal models, suggesting it may be effective in managing breast cancer.
April 2026 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” This study found that the GPRC6A-Duox1 signaling pathway influences hair cycle progression and testosterone-mediated hair loss in mice, suggesting that disruption of this pathway leads to resistance against testosterone-induced hair loss and longer anagen phase duration.
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March 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Ebastine may help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.
October 2022 in “Biomedicines” In this rat study, offspring from females fertilized by finasteride-treated males showed hyperglycemia and increased hepatic glycogen, linking paternal androgen imbalance to liver issues across generations.
August 2024 in “Plant Signaling & Behavior” This study found that overexpressing the gene OsPRX83 in rice plants enhanced osmotic and oxidative stress tolerance compared to wild-type and mutant rice, showing potential for engineering drought-resistant rice varieties through ABA-dependent pathways and ROS scavenging.
January 2023 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that human embryonic stem cell-derived mesenchymal stem cells promote hair growth and enhance the transition from the telogen phase to the anagen phase in mice, especially under hypoxic conditions.
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February 2013 in “Science Signaling” This study found that mitochondrial reactive oxygen species are crucial for normal epidermal differentiation and hair follicle growth, as demonstrated by impaired development in mice lacking these signals due to a keratinocyte-specific TFAM deficiency.
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March 2016 in “Toxicology and applied pharmacology” This study reports that A132, a hair dye ingredient, induces phototoxicity and photogenotoxicity via mitochondrial apoptosis when exposed to sunlight, suggesting potential risks of oxidative stress and hair damage.
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October 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study on cultured human dermal papilla cells, researchers found that niacinamide may enhance hair growth by reducing oxidative stress-induced cell senescence and delaying catagen entry, suggesting potential applications against hair loss.
In this study, 1'-S-1'-acetoxychavicol acetate (ACA) from Alpinia galanga showed potential in suppressing testosterone-induced hair loss by inhibiting Nox isozymes in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia.
September 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This study found that four months of oral nutrient supplements improved hair density by 16-21% and caliber by 18-22% in men and women with pollution-related hair loss, addressing oxidative damage without using finasteride, antiandrogens, or minoxidil.
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July 2018 in “FEBS letters” In this study, researchers identified the CBL1-CIPK26 Ca 2+ sensor-kinase complexes as key modulators of the NADPH oxidase RBOHC crucial for root hair differentiation in plants.
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March 2020 in “Antioxidants” This study found that microwave-assisted Opuntia humifusa extract improved antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to counteract particulate matter's harmful effects on HaCaT keratinocytes.
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April 2015 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that dermal stem cells from granulation tissue promoted wound healing and reduced fibrosis in a combined radiation and skin wound mouse model.
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March 2025 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” This study discusses how redox imbalance, specifically through reduced Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 mediated by the transcription factor JunB and sphingolipid metabolism changes, contributes to skin aging by depleting stem cell pools and altering the extracellular matrix, ultimately impacting skin integrity and function.
March 2026 in “Molecules” In this laboratory study, researchers reported that Camellia sinensis seed flavonoids significantly reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in UV-irradiated skin cells by modulating key signaling pathways, highlighting its potential as a skincare ingredient for anti-inflammatory and anti-photoaging benefits.
October 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study reports that using a hydrogel-based therapy that dynamically regulates reactive oxygen species helps achieve skin regeneration in infected wounds, promoting organized dermal architecture with improved hair follicle and blood vessel formation, rather than scar formation.
May 2025 in “Cellular Signalling” Oxidative stress and mitophagy play key roles in hair loss, suggesting potential treatment targets.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” In this study, researchers found that 4-Octyl itaconate (4-OI) inhibited cisplatin-induced ferroptosis and protected auditory cells by activating the NRF2/HO-1 signaling pathway, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach for reducing hearing loss associated with cisplatin treatment.
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November 2017 in “EMBO Reports” This review discusses the roles of metabolism, reactive oxygen species, intracellular pH, and cell morphology in influencing cell fate decisions during stem cell differentiation but reports no new experimental results.
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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.
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June 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that a topical cream containing CBD and EPA reduced signs of extrinsic skin aging, including wrinkle volume and skin elasticity, in clinical and laboratory settings.
December 2024 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” This study found that subcutaneous adipose tissue-derived extracellular vesicles (AT-EVs) protect skin from photodamage by enhancing fibroblast proliferation and reducing oxidative stress compared to those from adipose-derived stem cells.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study explored the effects of DPP, a 15-PGDH inhibitor, on human follicle dermal papilla cells damaged by dihydrotestosterone and observed that DPP enhanced wound healing, reduced reactive oxygen species, and increased hair growth in ex vivo human hair follicle cultures.
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January 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the impact of melatonin and its metabolites on skin aging, summarizing how they may serve as "aging neutralizers" through their anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties, but reports no new clinical results.
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that PBX1 overexpression reduces hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cell senescence and apoptosis by alleviating ROS-mediated DNA damage, rather than enhancing DNA repair.
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the potential of extracellular vesicles for facial aesthetic applications, including scar reduction and skin rejuvenation, but reports no new clinical results; further research into production and mechanisms is needed.
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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.
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February 2017 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” The authors reported that 4-O-methylhonokiol decreased TGF-β1-induced cell cycle arrest and oxidative stress markers in human keratinocyte cells, suggesting a potential protective role in TGF-β1-mediated cell cycle regulation.
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April 2025 in “Antioxidants” This study found that α-ketoglutarate protected dermal papilla cells from oxidative stress by enhancing the Nrf2 pathway and mitigating cell damage through the ERK/Nrf2 axis.