May 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified 18 significant metabolites and two enriched metabolic pathways, necroptosis and ABC transporters, in serum samples of acne patients with and without insulin resistance, potentially aiding in the clinical diagnosis and drug development for these patients.
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March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This report describes a case of Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome with manifestations including multiple fibrofolliculomas, acrochordons, and renal oncocytoma.
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March 2014 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids” This paper discusses X-linked ichthyosis and its genetic causes, focusing on biochemical pathways and their role in epidermal differentiation and barrier function, but it presents no new clinical findings.
January 2024 in “Journal of lipid research” In this study, finasteride was found to reduce cholesterol levels and delay atherosclerosis in LDL receptor-deficient mice, and men using finasteride reported lower cholesterol levels, suggesting potential cardiovascular benefits by improving lipid profiles.
March 2025 in “Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that while rat models treated with letrozole and dihydrotestosterone exhibit altered sterol, leukotriene, and steroid hormone profiles similar to human PCOS, significant differences remain.