14 citations
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April 2021 in “Biology” This study found that ethanol extract of Tubtim Chumphae rice bran downregulates SRD5A gene expression, similarly to finasteride, suggesting potential use as an anti-hair loss product.
6 citations
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July 2024 in “Heliyon” This study examined the evolutionary and functional homology of steroid 5α-reductase and DET2 proteins, identifying protists as a common ancestor, and discovered a new subclass DET2-like in plants, potentially involved in polyprenol reduction.
9 citations
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October 2024 in “Food Science and Biotechnology” 1 citations
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February 2023 in “Plants” This study reported that rice bran oil from the Thai rice variety BB4CMU showed potential in promoting melanin production and inhibiting steroid 5α-reductase, suggesting a natural option for hair revitalization.
6 citations
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January 2018 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This study found that rice bran phytochemical-based cosmetic products have high antioxidant capacity, maintain stability at moderate temperatures, and are free from heavy metal and microbial contamination.