Sodium pentaborate pentahydrate promotes hair growth through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway and growth factors

• Published in: Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology Vol. 73; p. 127007
• Main Authors: Inan Yuksel, Esma, Demir, Betul, Cicek, Demet, Sahin, Kazim, Tuzcu, Mehmet, Orhan, Cemal, Calik, Ilknur, Sahin, Fikrettin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany Elsevier GmbH 01.09.2022
• Subjects: Alopecia; Boron; Collagen; Hair follicle; Transforming growth factor beta; Hair follicle; Boron; Alopecia; Transforming growth factor beta; Collagen

Boron (B) is an element involved in many physiological processes in humans and accelerates wound healing and increases angiogenesis. This study aimed to evaluate the possible effects of sodium pentaborate pentahydrate (NaB) on hair growth and reveal its effects on Wnt-1, β-catenin, vascular endothel...