26 citations
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August 1995 in “The journal of experimental zoology/Journal of experimental zoology” This study found that administering melatonin to ferrets can advance the timing of fur growth and reproductive cycles influenced by daylength and hormonal control.
February 2026 in “Journal of Sylva Indonesiana” This study found that the heartwood extract of Avicennia marina demonstrated strong antioxidant activity, with an IC50 value of 61.50 µg/mL, suggesting potential for development into supplements or topical applications targeting degenerative diseases related to oxidative stress.
October 2012 in “한국미용학회지” This study reported that stress in early life negatively impacted hair growth in mice at older ages, while Tremella fuciformis Berk extracts partially protected against these effects.
August 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this clinical trial, oral consumption of a persimmon leaf extract-containing complex significantly increased hair density and thickness over 24 weeks compared to a placebo, although improvements in hair gloss were not statistically significant.
11 citations
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October 2014 in “Gene” In this study, researchers characterized the FGF5 gene in Chinese Merino sheep, identified a new mRNA splicing variant, FGF5S, and noted its restricted expression in the brain, spleen, and skin.
January 2026 in “Food Science and Human Wellness” This study found that oral administration of Flammulina velutipes polysaccharide reduced tumor volume and improved survival in mice by modulating macrophage polarization and enhancing antitumor immune responses.
In this case report, interferon-alpha treatment for a man with hemophilia and hepatitis C was associated with unexpected diffuse hair growth, likely caused by the medication.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology” This study discovered that lambs with coarse, ancestral-like wool in a population of modern fine wool sheep exhibited overexpression of the SOSTDC1 gene, linked to epigenetic changes, which helps understand the development and diversification of wool types in sheep breeding.
August 2025 in “Advances in Pharmacology and Pharmacy” This review summarizes current research on the diverse pharmacological benefits and adverse effects of liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), noting its potential as a brain tonic and its various chemical constituents that contribute to neurological and other health benefits.
June 2026 in “Functional Foods in Health and Disease” This study found that water extract of olive leaf may enhance markers linked to epidermal and dermal stem cell activity and potentially improve skin aging, especially in individuals who do not exercise regularly.
9 citations
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December 2011 in “Potravinarstvo Slovak Journal of Food Sciences” This study identified significant morphological and sensory differences among 19 genotypes of Ziziphus jujube Mill. grown at the Slovak University of Agriculture, suggesting potential applications in organic agriculture and other practices.
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlights potential benefits of jujube fruits on blood health, suggesting they might aid anemia prevention or treatment by supporting erythropoiesis and immune regulation, based on evidence from cell and animal studies.
16 citations
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September 2020 in “Animals” This study found that circRNA-1926 promotes hair follicle stem cell differentiation in cashmere goats by sponging miR-148a/b-3p to increase CDK19 expression.
50 citations
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January 1986 December 2025 in “Animals” In this study on fine-wool sheep, researchers found that overexpressing the TGFBR1 gene decreased proliferation of dermal papilla cells by influencing multiple signaling pathways, suggesting TGFBR1 as a negative regulator in hair follicle development.
6 citations
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This study identified differentially expressed proteins and pathways potentially involved in wool bending in Zhongwei goats, with specific genes like COL6A1 and CRNN emerging as important candidates in this process.
April 2010 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that topical application of Korean ginseng berry promoted hair follicle development in mice, with a lower dose proving more effective than a higher dose.
In this study, FGF5-knockout Dorper sheep generated using CRISPR/Cas9 showed increased fine-wool and active hair-follicle density, suggesting potential therapeutic applications for androgen alopecia.
September 2026 in “Animals” This study found that Rex rabbits had significantly shorter fibre length and thinner fur compared to New Zealand White rabbits, and identified a gene-metabolite network that may influence fur quality and development.
May 2023 in “Advancements in Homeopathic Research” This study investigated the effectiveness of a botanical formulation, Zauberӧl®, on testosterone-induced alopecia in Wistar rats, focusing on ingredients such as Arnica montana and Hibiscus Rosa sinensis. Results are not reported in the abstract.
April 2023 in “Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia” In this study using New Zealand White rabbits, a nanoemulsion combining candlenut oil and celery powder improved hair growth over 28 days, showing greater hair weight and thickness than both positive and negative controls, suggesting potential as an alopecia treatment.
November 2024 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review explores the bioactive mechanisms of black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) and its potential as a natural treatment for scalp issues like dandruff and hair loss, highlighting its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties, and capacity to improve scalp blood flow.
41 citations
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April 1989 in “Experimental and Applied Acarology” 1 citations
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February 2025 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study found that a postbiotic derived from hawthorn and probiotics can alleviate loperamide-induced constipation in aged mice by regulating several physiological processes, including intestinal water and sodium metabolism, maintaining gut flora and barrier, reducing inflammation, and enhancing short-chain fatty acid metabolism.
19 citations
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June 2020 in “Animals” This study found that maternal sub-maintenance nutrition reduced the density and branching ratio of secondary wool follicles in Merino sheep fetuses and identified genes potentially involved in these processes.
August 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that exposure to red LED light may improve fibre quality and hair follicle development in Angora rabbits, potentially due to increased melatonin secretion.
6 citations
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October 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This study found that WWOX deficiency in mice leads to impaired skin development, reduced epidermal thickness, and significant hypothermia due to disrupted cell proliferation and homeostasis.
9 citations
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November 2022 in “Biology” This study identified key genes and pathways related to wool follicle development in coarse wool lambs, suggesting epigenetic factors may influence wool sheep domestication and breeding.
April 2011 in “ISRN Dermatology (Print)” This study found that follicular unit-like wigs made from xenogeneic human hair and medical polypropylene exhibited good histocompatibility, a low loss rate, and satisfactory appearance one year after transplantation in rabbits.
August 2026 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology”