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September 1994 in “Xenobiotica” Finasteride metabolism varies by age, sex, and P450 inducers, with males processing it faster.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” This study found that palmitoylethanolamide may stimulate allopregnanolone synthesis and reduce oxidative stress in astrocytes through PPAR-α activation, suggesting a neuroprotective role.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, the reconstructed skin epidermal model derived from hair follicles showed gene expression and enzyme functionality consistent with native human skin, suggesting its viability for studying skin metabolism and potential toxicity of dermo-cosmetic ingredients.
November 2012 in “Journal of the International AIDS Society” This observational study suggests that antiretroviral drugs that interact with CYP 3A4 enzymes may alter finasteride's effectiveness for hair loss in men treated for HIV.
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January 2013 in “Applied and Environmental Microbiology” This study found that regio-specific hydroxylation of cyclosporine A in Sebekia benihana is mediated by the cytochrome P450 hydroxylase CYP-sb21, suggesting potential biotechnological applications for hair growth promotion without immunosuppressive effects.