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December 1990 in “Clinical endocrinology” This review explores the mechanisms of intratesticular control of steroidogenesis and indicates the need for further controlled studies; it presents no new experimental findings.
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April 2019 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” This study found that fluconazole increased water transport in renal cells via effects on aquaporin-2 channels, suggesting potential as a treatment for nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, though clinical trials are needed to confirm efficacy in humans.
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December 1981 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This study found that α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone increased melanin production in hair follicles of moulting Siberian hamsters, whereas [8-arginine]-vasotocin inhibited melanin production without affecting tyrosinase activity.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report illustrates a rare instance of mixed germ cell tumor in the pituitary with hyperandrogenism, emphasizing the importance of thorough examination and hormone evaluation in identifying hormonal dysfunctions.
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June 2021 in “Amino acids” This study found that protein arginine methylation levels in human hair may correlate with a cardiovascular biomarker in blood, suggesting hair sampling as a potential non-invasive method for cardiovascular risk assessment.