December 2023 in “FUDMA Journal of Sciences” In this study, researchers analyzed Vachellia nilotica and Senegalia ataxacantha from Katsina state, Nigeria, identifying various bioactive compounds in their shoots and suggesting their potential as raw materials for pharmaceutical antifungal therapies.
December 2022 in “Korean journal of medicinal crop science/Han-gug yagyong jagmul hag-hoeji” This study found that polysaccharide extracts from ginseng, green tea, shiitake, and aloe vera effectively protected human follicle dermal papilla and keratinocyte cells by promoting cell proliferation or inhibiting apoptosis, suggesting potential for these extracts as ingredients in cosmetics or pharmaceuticals to prevent hair loss.
November 2020 in “World Journal of Integrated traditional and western Medicine(WJIM)” This study reports on three cases where Shengyang Sanhuo Decoction, a traditional treatment, was used to address alopecia by supporting spleen and stomach health, as theorized to counteract causes like emotional stress and improper diet.
April 2012 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” December 2011 in “URMIA MEDICAL JOURNAL” This study concluded that the expression of specific glycoconjugate terminal sugars is developmentally regulated during rat hair follicle morphogenesis.
February 2010 in “한국실험동물학회 학술발표대회 논문집”
January 2010 in “대한한의학회지” In this study, Yikgeebohyul-tang promoted faster hair regrowth in C57BL6 mice, potentially linked to changes in cytokine levels and epidermal growth factor expression.
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” This study investigates the pharmacognostic properties of jojoba roots, focusing on microscopic characteristics, physico-chemical constants, fluorescence analysis, and preliminary phytochemical evaluation, but it does not report new clinical findings.
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April 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study investigated the genetic basis of coat color variation in cattle using skin transcriptome and whole-genome analyses, identifying the ASIP gene as a significant determinant that is differentially expressed and under strong positive selection in black and brown cattle breeds.
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March 2025 in “Industrial Crops and Products” This study found that peach kernel oil extracted via supercritical fluid extraction had higher quality and antioxidant properties than oil obtained by other methods, effectively protecting human hair follicle keratinocytes from oxidative damage.
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July 2019 in “Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology” This study suggests that ultra-fine powders of steamed and lyophilized mature silkworms may have enhanced pharmacological effects compared to fine powders, possibly due to their smaller particle size.
In this study, a hair tonic formulation with bean leaf juice increased hair growth in male rabbits, with concentration-dependent improvements in hair length and weight compared to a control.
This study found that ingesting seeds from the Lecythis ollaria tree may cause hair loss and other toxic effects in animals.
April 2026 in “Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces” In this study, a nanofiber system made from α-lactalbumin and soy protein isolate via a waterborne electrospinning process significantly improved wound healing in a rat model of third-degree burns, enhancing outcomes such as re-epithelialization, collagen deposition, and angiogenesis compared to controls.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Current Research in Biosciences and Plant Biology” This study found that treating rice seeds with essential oil and Tithonia diversifolia powder increased yield and adaptation in NERICA varieties under rainy upland conditions, suggesting these treatments may improve rice production.
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September 1975 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” This study found that pigs fed a fat-free diet had significantly less body dry matter and ether extract compared to those consuming a diet with corn oil, although weight gain was unaffected by the fat content.
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April 2020 in “Biomolecules” This review discusses the potential biomedical and clinical applications of brassinosteroids, highlighting their observed antiviral, anticancerous, and other bioactivities in animal test systems, but reports no new findings.
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April 2013 in “Revista cubana de plantas medicinales” This study found that Sida cordifolia L. from Colombia is rich in saponins, which may contribute to its antioxidant and antifungal properties.
March 2023 in “Kemija u Industriji” This article reviews the industrial applications and chemical composition of castor oil, highlighting its role as a raw material in producing various products, but reports no new results.
December 2025 in “American journal of microbiological research” This study found that Marantochloa species leaves have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties and help preserve the quality of corn-based foods, suggesting their potential nutritional benefits and encouraging their use in Greater Lomé.
January 2018 in “Journal of Food Biosciences and Technology” This study found that ethanol-based extracts of Allium sativum and Trigonella foenum-graecum exhibited strong 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, suggesting potential for managing testosterone-induced diseases like androgenetic alopecia.
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December 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research” This study found that using 70% ethanol as a solvent for extracting unsoaked Leucaena leucocephala seeds produces a high extract yield while managing mimosine levels, indicating potential for nutraceutical use.
June 2013 in “Revista cubana de plantas medicinales” This study found that Sida cordifolia collected in Colombia is a good source of steroidal saponins, which may contribute to its antioxidant and antifungal properties.
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September 2020 in “Scientific African” This review discusses the potential of pumpkin seeds as a functional food ingredient, highlighting their promising bioactive compounds and health benefits, but reports no new clinical results.
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August 2018 in “BMC Biotechnology” This study found that oil body bound oleosin-rhFGF9 expressed in safflower seeds stimulated hair growth and enhanced wound healing in mice by possibly up-regulating β-catenin expression.
January 2025 in “The Pharma Innovation” This paper emphasizes the significant role of millets in promoting environmental sustainability, nutritional security, and economic viability for Indian farmers, while also highlighting the need to increase millet consumption in India to address changing dietary preferences and lack of awareness.
February 2024 in “Journal of Geochemical Exploration” Selenium levels in soil, crops, and human hair in Northwest China are within safe limits.
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioscience-Scholar” This study reported that Pantaneiro sheep from the Pantanal region of Brazil exhibit greater genetic variability and adaptability compared to the commercial Texel breed, highlighting their potential for further research and importance in Brazilian sheep farming.
May 2023 in “Pharma innovation” This review discusses PUFA-rich oil seeds and microencapsulation techniques but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight microencapsulation as a promising method to protect PUFAs from oxidation.
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September 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study reported that Juniperus sabina needle extract showed significant anti-butyrylcholinesterase activity, suggesting potential medicinal value due to high podophyllotoxin levels.