December 2023 in “Journal of Science Innovations and Nature of Earth” In this animal study on albino rats, researchers reported that Tribulus terrestris extract significantly reduced liver damage markers caused by cyproterone acetate, suggesting a protective effect on liver function against this drug's hepatotoxicity.
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September 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the skin effects of anabolic-androgenic steroid use in athletes but reports no clinical results.
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September 2001 in “PubMed” This review discusses the effectiveness and risks of acitretin in treating various skin conditions, highlighting its teratogenic potential and the necessary precautions for its use.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” This review of Cynoglossum amabile, a traditional Chinese and ethnomedicine, provides insights into its uses, chemical components, biological activities, and toxicity. Highlighting its market potential, the study underscores the importance of indigenous knowledge in drug development despite noted hepatotoxic risk linked to its pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study identified three Ayurvedic compounds that may serve as potential treatments against the macrolide-resistant enzyme murE of *Tropheryma whipplei*, addressing challenges in treating Whipple disease.