March 2026 in “Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry” This review found that gut microbiota and exosomal microRNAs may collectively impact androgenetic alopecia progression by modulating immune responses and intercellular communication, suggesting new therapeutic possibilities; however, further research is needed to clarify these mechanisms.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Nutrology” This systematic review found that exosomes and gut microbiota play a significant role in skin regenerative processes, suggesting that gut health is crucial for maintaining aesthetically healthy skin, and probiotic treatments may support traditional dermatological therapies for inflammatory skin diseases.
December 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers observed that DHEA-induced PCOS rats experienced significant changes in gut microbiota and metabolic profiles, particularly affecting steroid and lipid metabolism, suggesting the gut-ovary axis may play a role in the pathogenesis of PCOS.
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November 2024 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” This review discusses the role of gut steroids in communicating with the gut microbiota and their potential implications in treating gastrointestinal disorders and related brain conditions, suggesting new perspectives on steroid molecules as therapeutic agents.
This study found that enhancing quercetin bioavailability with EubioQuercetin significantly improved external aging signs in mice and influenced gut microbiota and intestinal gene expression, suggesting potential modulation through the gut microbiota–intestinal barrier axis.