15 citations
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April 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that A(3)B(5) downregulates melanin production and suppresses melanoma cell growth by promoting proteasomal degradation of TRP-2.
6 citations
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April 2022 in “Journal of diabetes research” This study found that type II diabetes inhibited hair follicle regeneration and skin cell proliferation in mice, potentially explaining reduced skin renewal and chronic wound formation in diabetes.
4 citations
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September 2023 in “Stem cell research & therapy” In this study, umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived apoptotic extracellular vesicles were found to improve wound healing in type 2 diabetic mice by inhibiting macrophage pyroptosis and reducing oxidative stress levels.
3 citations
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this study, researchers reported that a newly developed interferon-γ release assay for cell-mediated immunity to SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid peptides demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity, making it a robust tool for routine diagnostic tests and potentially useful in predicting clinical outcomes after pathogen re-exposure.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Prilozi - Makedonska akademija na naukite i umetnostite. Oddelenie za medicinski nauki” This study found that among women with PCOS, 23% exhibited impaired glucose tolerance and 9% had type 2 diabetes, with age, BMI, and SHBG being key predictors of these glucose abnormalities.
January 2026 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” Finasteride and dutasteride have little effect on Type 2 Diabetes risk.
February 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that ApoEVs derived from mesenchymal stem cells improved cutaneous wound healing in diabetic mice by inhibiting macrophage pyroptosis and reducing oxidative stress levels.
December 2021 in “Acta Marisiensis” This review discusses the clinical significance, mechanisms, and treatment options of insulin resistance, emphasizing its impact on endocrine diseases and the need for further research into inflammatory cytokines.
January 2015 in “OpenBU/Boston University Institutional Repository (Boston University)” This study reported that NRP2 expression in melanocytes and melanocyte stem cells is linked to migration inhibition and potentially melanoma progression, suggesting its role as a target for understanding melanoma and hair follicle biology.
28 citations
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study observed that telogen effluvium, or acute hair loss, often occurs 1 to 3 months after SARS-CoV-2 infection, earlier than classic telogen effluvium.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Chemistry” This study developed a validated HPLC method for accurately estimating dutasteride and its related compounds in capsules, suitable for routine and stability sample analysis.
43 citations
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December 2020 in “PLOS Genetics” This study used a new statistical approach, PLACO, to identify several novel shared genetic regions associated with both Type 2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer in two large GWAS datasets.
24 citations
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January 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article discusses the staging of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in women of African descent and reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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September 2011 in “Biochemical journal” This study found that neurotrophin-4 regulates Cav3.2 T-current expression in D-hair neurons via TrkB receptor activation, highlighting its role in mechanosensitive function.
5 citations
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November 2022 in “Molecular Neurobiology” Melatonin may protect inner ear cells from damage by reducing cell death and oxidative stress, potentially treating sudden hearing loss.
3 citations
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September 2006 in “Hair transplant forum international” This paper reflects on the challenges and progress in hair restoration, highlighting ongoing efforts for improvement but providing no new empirical findings.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “Russian Journal of Bioorganic Chemistry” In an animal study, researchers observed that a newly synthesized deoxycholic acid derivative showed similar prostate protection effects to finasteride in Wistar rats while being less toxic.
August 2025 in “Figshare” This meta-analysis found that patients with alopecia areata, especially those with alopecia totalis or alopecia universalis, have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, possibly due to shared immunological mechanisms and systemic inflammation. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and explore underlying mechanisms.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study revealed that tofacitinib may inhibit CD8+ T cell infiltration in alopecia areata by modulating the linoleic acid metabolism-Mg2+ pathway, providing new insights for potential treatments and diagnosis.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that decorin treatment significantly enhances dermal papilla cell proliferation, promoting hair follicle growth by influencing the SMAD3/TGF-β signaling pathway through exosomal miR-129–2-3p, which may aid in novel strategies for treating hair disorders and enhancing wool production.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that ex vivo and in vivo administration of the TYK2 inhibitor BMS-986202 prevented immune privilege collapse and promoted hair regrowth in models of alopecia areata, suggesting this approach may offer a new therapeutic avenue deserving of clinical investigation.
March 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” This study demonstrated that methylation of the 5-alpha reductase type 2 (5-AR2) promoter is linked to reduced expression of the 5-AR2 protein, possibly explaining resistance to Finasteride in some BPH patients.
115 citations
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November 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, men using 2% and 5% minoxidil solutions experienced a significant increase in hair weight for 96 weeks compared to placebo, with effects diminishing after treatment cessation.
14 citations
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July 2021 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” This study explores how SARS-CoV-2 interacts with endocrine organs and highlights specific endocrine molecules that help explain the progression and outcomes of COVID-19, especially in patients with certain metabolic conditions.
7 citations
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February 2021 in “Legal Medicine” This study reports two cases of fatal metformin intoxication with hair concentrations significantly higher than those in subjects under treatment, marking the first use of hair analysis for such cases.
5 citations
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January 2025 in “Science Advances” In this study, researchers observed that acute stress increased levels of the enzyme 5αR2 in the medial prefrontal cortex of male rats, affecting stress reactivity, but this effect was not seen in females.
189 citations
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March 2018 in “Human Reproduction Update” This study reported that women with polycystic ovary syndrome had a higher prevalence of impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, with variations influenced by ethnicity and obesity.
29 citations
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April 2019 in “BMJ. British medical journal” This study concluded that men with benign prostatic hyperplasia receiving steroid 5α-reductase inhibitors, such as dutasteride or finasteride, have a higher risk of developing new onset type 2 diabetes compared to those taking tamsulosin.
22 citations
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October 2001 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” This study found that GI198745 acts as a time-dependent inhibitor of rat 5α-reductase type 2 but a rapid-equilibrium inhibitor of type 1, potentially making it more effective than finasteride in preventing rat prostate growth.
5 citations
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November 2020 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, the authors reported that dutasteride significantly reduced total remission time for COVID-19 symptoms in men compared to placebo, especially for fatigue and loss of taste or smell.