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GlossaryDNA fragmentation

breaking of DNA strands into smaller pieces

DNA fragmentation refers to the breaking of DNA strands into smaller pieces. This can occur naturally during processes like apoptosis (programmed cell death) or can be induced by external factors such as radiation or certain chemicals. In a clinical or research setting, measuring DNA fragmentation can be important for understanding cell health, diagnosing diseases, or assessing the quality of sperm in fertility studies.

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research Seventy-MHz Ultrasound Detection of Early Signs Linked to the Severity, Patterns of Keratin Fragmentation, and Mechanisms of Generation of Collections and Tunnels in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

41 citations , November 2019 in “Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine”

Ultrasound can help detect early signs and severity of hidradenitis suppurativa.

research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Tracking Research Trends and Hotspots in Sperm DNA Fragmentation Testing for the Evaluation of Male Infertility: A Scientometric Analysis.

January 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”

More research is needed to make sperm DNA fragmentation a reliable tool for diagnosing male infertility.

research Tracking Research Trends and Hotspots in Sperm DNA Fragmentation Testing for the Evaluation of Male Infertility: A Scientometric Analysis

48 citations , December 2019 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology”

More research is needed to confirm sperm DNA fragmentation as a reliable tool for diagnosing male infertility.

Assessment of the Effect of Ficus Carica Leaf Extract on B16F10 Melanoma Cancer Cells: The Roles of p53, Caspase-3, and Caspase-9 in Inducing Intrinsic Apoptosis Cascade

research Assessment of the Effect of Ficus Carica Leaf Extract on B16F10 Melanoma Cancer Cells: The Roles of p53, Caspase-3, and Caspase-9 in Inducing Intrinsic Apoptosis Cascade

1 citations , October 2021 in “Jundishapur Journal of Natural Pharmaceutical Products”

Ficus carica leaf extract may help treat melanoma by promoting cancer cell death without harming normal cells.

research Apoptosis in Human Skin Development: Morphogenesis, Periderm, and Stem Cells

253 citations , March 1994 in “Developmental dynamics”

Apoptosis is essential for human skin development and forming a functional epidermis.

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community IVF process on Finasteride and effects of stopping finasteride.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 134 upvotes 1 week ago

Concerns about finasteride affecting sperm quality and embryo abnormalities during IVF. The user plans to stop finasteride for 6 months and use minoxidil, microneedling, a red light cap, and saw palmetto shampoo to manage hair loss.

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in Research/Science 158 upvotes 4 months ago

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community New warning by FDA on topical finasteride

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The FDA warned that topical finasteride can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction and brain fog, similar to oral finasteride. Compounded topical formulations pose additional risks due to lack of regulation.

community Dutasteride Infertility Debunked: Low T causes true infertility.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 168 upvotes 8 months ago

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community Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility

in Research/Science 643 upvotes 8 months ago

Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.

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