#12 Review Paper on Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling and Natural Compounds for Hair Loss Treatment

Dong Wook Shin (2022) The Molecular Mechanism of Natural Products Activating Wnt/𝛃-Catenin Signaling Pathway for Improving Hair Loss. Life, 12:1856.

This review paper, published in 2022 by a Konkuk University professor, explores the potential of the Wnt/β-Catenin signaling pathway for hair loss treatment. The paper highlights the importance of understanding and activating this pathway to promote hair growth without adverse effects. This review paper introduced various natural compounds with the potential to activate the Wnt/β-Catenin signaling pathway, offering a promising approach to hair loss treatment.

 

Key Highlights:

Visualizing the Pathway: Figure 1 provides a comprehensive overview of the Wnt/β-Catenin signaling pathway and its interactions with other signaling pathways involved in hair growth regulation.

 

Promising Natural Compounds: Table 2 highlights 12 natural compounds with demonstrated potential to activate the Wnt/β-Catenin signaling pathway, suggesting their efficacy in hair loss treatment.

 

Molecular Mechanisms: Table 3 delves into the potential molecular mechanisms by which each active ingredient in Table 2 might promote hair growth through Wnt/β-Catenin signaling activation.