9 citations
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April 2019 in “Molecules” This study found that a blackcurrant extract with phytoestrogen activity increased hair number and stem cell marker expression in a menopausal rat model, suggesting a potential benefit for hair loss.
10 citations
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December 2019 in “in Vivo” This study found that administering testosterone to ovariectomized female rats decreased endometrial tight junction complexity and expression of specific proteins, potentially affecting embryo implantation.
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July 2015 in “The Journal of Membrane Biology” This study found that testosterone increased the expression of AQP-1, 5, and 7 in the uterus of rats, which may help explain the reduction in uterine fluid volume.
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March 1942 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This article reviews studies on thyroid influence on hair growth, noting varied results, including accelerated growth in some normal and underfed rats after thyroid administration, but reports no clinical results.
April 2015 in “The FASEB Journal” In this study, perinatal androgen deprivation in male rats led to elevated estrogen levels and a lack of sexual motivation towards gonadally-intact female rats.