May 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” In this in silico study, researchers analyzed nonsynonymous SNPs in the LIPH gene linked to hypotrichosis and identified three potentially harmful variants (W108R, C246S, and H248N) out of 215 total, using sequence- and architecture-based bioinformatics techniques to differentiate between harmful and benign SNPs.
November 2022 in “PLANT ARCHIVES” This study reported on 23 medicinal plant species used in Ben M'hidi, El-Tarf, Algeria, providing ethnobotanical insights into their traditional therapeutic applications.
This study identified a genetic locus associated with rhabdomyosarcoma susceptibility in mice and found that specific differentiation markers are linked to the regression of basal cell carcinoma.
This study found that creambath preparations with waru leaf extract accelerated hair growth in New Zealand White rabbits, though none matched the positive control; the 37.5% concentration increased hair weight effectively.
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April 2010 in “Cancer Research” In preclinical studies, a B-Raf inhibitor called WYE-130600 caused dose-related skin effects in dogs and rats, suggesting potential similar responses might occur in humans.
April 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” Human prostate cells produce more WISP1/CCN4 when there's not enough oxygen.
July 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that watercress extract may help treat hair loss by increasing RSPO1 secretion and decreasing DKK1 secretion, improving hair thickness and density in clinical trials.
April 2006 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This study found that white wax and its extract significantly promoted hair growth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, outperforming finasteride by inhibiting 5α-reductase activity and enhancing cellular proliferation.
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February 2017 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that white wax and its extract may promote hair growth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia by inhibiting 5α-reductase activity and increasing cell proliferation, with efficacy surpassing finasteride.
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November 2023 in “European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology” This study found that the ethanolic extract of walnut fruit diaphragm significantly improved lipid profiles, reduced oxidative stress, and had anti-inflammatory effects in hyperlipidemic rats.
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September 1991 in “Journal of Andrology” In this study, 4‐MAPC treatment reduced ventral prostate weight in rats primarily through decreased synthetic activity, with testosterone propionate increasing prostate weight and activity at pharmacologic doses.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” In this study, a novel DCAF17 gene mutation was identified in a Chinese family, suggesting a potential role in pancreatic β cell dysfunction and diabetes development in Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome.
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February 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” This study identified a specific LIPH gene mutation (736T>A) as common in Japanese patients with autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis, potentially indicating its role in the condition's manifestation within this population.
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May 2020 in “Progress in Organic Coatings” This study found that bio-based waterborne polyurethanes derived from castor oil may offer effective hair-styling performance without skin irritation and appear to be safer for the environment compared to traditional hair sprays.
September 2017 in “Korean journal of acupuncture” This study found that Crataegi Fructus water extract may promote hair growth in mice by enhancing hair density, thickness, and length and activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
December 2010 in “대한미용학회지” This study found that Polygoni multiflori Radix water extracts stimulated hair growth and hair follicle development in mice, suggesting it may be safer than minoxidil.
January 2022 in “Mammalian Genome” This study found that the wavy coat trait in Nakano cataract mice is polygenic, involving major and minor genes, and resembles human curly scalp hair associated with the PRSS53 gene alteration.
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March 2018 in “The American journal of case reports” This study highlights the phenotypic variability in 5 patients with Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome carrying the c.436delC mutation, suggesting a broader range of clinical presentations than previously recognized.
January 2010 in “대한미용학회지” This study observed that Polygoni mulitiflori Radix water extracts accelerated hair regrowth in mice by enhancing enzyme activities and increasing IGF-1 gene expression related to hair growth.
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in genetics” This case report identifies a previously undocumented nonsense mutation in DCAF17 in a Chinese patient with Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome, inherited from consanguineous parents.
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January 2013 in “MedChemComm” This study characterized the SARM PF-05314882, finding it demonstrates anabolic activity in rats with minimal effects on the prostate, seminal vesicles, and luteinizing hormone levels.
This study identified ISPP-Rb, a novel immuno-stimulatory complex from Royoporus badius, that significantly activates murine macrophage cells and induces multiple proinflammatory cytokines.
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January 2011 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” This study describes a novel hairless mutant rat strain, F344-Hr(krh), developed via ENU mutagenesis, which provides a model for skin disease and potentially focal glomerulosclerosis due to specific genetic mutations.
September 2024 in “Genes” This study found that overexpressing CRABP1 in dermal papilla cells promotes their proliferation and influences key genes in the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, which may offer insights into mechanisms controlling hair follicle development.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Water extract of cacumen platycladi helps hair growth by affecting specific cell pathways.
In this experimental study, hibiscus leaf extract at a 30% concentration showed effectiveness in promoting hair growth on guinea pigs, with measurable increases in hair length and weight by the 21st day.
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March 2020 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This study found that ginsenoside Rb1 treatment significantly reduced aging symptoms in mice by regulating cell cycle and apoptotic pathways, potentially linked to metabolic changes.
December 2025 in “JURNAL PIJAR MIPA” This study found that a natural hair tonic spray formulated from 15% water pumpkin fruit extract promoted rabbit hair growth to a degree comparable to a synthetic control.
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November 2015 in “Radiation Oncology” This study found that hippocampus sparing whole brain radiation therapy (HS-WBRT) using multi-field intensity modulated radiation therapy prevents alopecia without compromising cognitive function compared to traditional whole brain radiation therapy.