148 citations
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April 2009 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” This study reports that three synthesized PSMA-targeted radioimaging agents demonstrated high affinity and specific localization to prostate cancer tumors in a mouse model, highlighting their potential for cancer detection and monitoring.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the various roles of steroids in vertebrate organ systems and notes several glucocorticoids that were among the Top 200 Drugs by sales in the 2010s, but it reports no new clinical findings.
55 citations
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October 1975 in “Circulation” Minoxidil, propranolol, and furosemide effectively control severe hypertension, but may cause sodium retention.
July 2023 in “International journal of advanced research in medical and pharmaceutical sciences” In this study, researchers formulated and evaluated a gel containing minoxidil and aloe vera for alopecia treatment, finding that it was stable and non-irritant on albino rats, suggesting enhanced topical drug delivery over traditional solutions.
6 citations
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August 2024 in “Advanced Science” This study presents a Cu-catalyzed atroposelective method achieving high stereoselectivity for synthesizing chiral biaryl N-oxides, with product 3e showing promising therapeutic efficacy against triple-negative breast cancer in cell lines MDA-MB-231 and MDA-MB-468.
August 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study found that combining topical minoxidil with phototherapy significantly improved pigmentation and reduced vitiligo severity compared to placebo, as measured by VASI scores over 12 weeks, though the sample size was small and follow-up short.
April 2025 in “Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology amp Research” In this study, researchers reported that a combination treatment of Morinda citrifolia fruit extract and Averrhoa bilimbi leaf extract at specific concentrations significantly increased hair growth and weight in rabbits compared to controls, suggesting a potential anti-hair loss effect.
19 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” This consensus paper reviews expert opinions on treating telogen effluvium but reports no new clinical findings.
September 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that nanoparticles containing minoxidil and betamethasone improved drug delivery to hair follicles, with lipidic nanoparticles significantly enhancing minoxidil and betamethasone penetration compared to control, making them a promising option for alopecia areata treatment with reduced side effects.
March 2024 in “Animal nutrition” This study found that sows consuming beet pulp had higher feed intake and improved litter performance during heat stress, while a high-fiber diet enhanced insulin levels, suggesting dietary fiber's importance for reproductive and metabolic health in sows.
April 2024 in “Applied biological chemistry” In this study involving mice on a high-fat diet, piperine from black pepper was observed to reduce sebaceous gland size and fat accumulation, suggesting its potential in controlling hair oiliness by inhibiting adipogenesis in hair stem cells.
66 citations
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September 1982 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” This study identified a sulfotransferase activity in rat liver that catalyzes the sulfation of minoxidil, contributing to its delayed hypotensive effects.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Minoxidil is effective for hair growth and safe for long-term use.
6 citations
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August 2014 in “Spectroscopy Letters” This study reported that the calculated and experimental electronic and vibrational properties of minoxidil were in good agreement, providing detailed insights into its molecular structure and thermal behaviors.
1 citations
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August 2012 in “Food Science and Biotechnology” This study found that essence containing fermented Opuntia ficus-indica var. sarboten fruits and Lactobacillus rhamnosus promoted more significant hair growth in mice than minoxidil.
10 citations
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January 2024 in “Polymer Chemistry” This review discusses the design and advances of lipid–polymer hybrid nanoparticles as promising delivery systems for genome editing strategies, highlighting their potential in biomedical applications.
This chapter reviews various types of aromatic compounds and provides references, but reports no new experimental results.
January 2026 in “National Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study developed and validated a Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detection method for assessing minoxidil, which shows good precision, accuracy, and specificity for quality control and pharmacokinetic studies.
40 citations
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July 1995 in “Toxicologic Pathology” In this study, glyburide prevented or significantly reduced cardiovascular lesions in dogs caused by minoxidil by blocking its hemodynamic effects, suggesting the toxicity is related to these profound effects rather than direct heart toxicity.
24 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data” This study measured the solubility of minoxidil in various solvents, finding the highest solubility in methanol and lowest in water, with solubility correlating to temperature.
13 citations
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October 2017 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that compound 3, a tetrahydropyridoindole carboxymethylated at position 5, significantly inhibited sorbitol accumulation in both rat eye lenses and tissues affected by diabetes, indicating its potential as a lead compound for ALR2 inhibition.
February 2026 in “Nature Synthesis” In this study, researchers introduced a visible-light-mediated intramolecular cycloaddition method that selectively forms 6-azabicyclo[3.1.1]heptanes, suggesting these structures could offer promising new scaffolds for drug discovery and medicinal chemistry.
100 citations
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March 1973 in “American Journal of Cardiology” Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure without major side effects.
26 citations
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January 1978 in “Nephron” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure effectively but may cause side effects.
11 citations
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” In this study, 56% of men meeting specific criteria for hair loss experienced cosmetically acceptable hair growth with 2% topical minoxidil after one year, while frontotemporal hair loss did not improve.
16 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of inclusion phenomena and macrocyclic chemistry” This study found that using 2-hydroxypropyl-ß-cyclodextrin (HP-ß-CD) to encapsulate minoxidil can create a stable aqueous solution, potentially replacing the need for organic solvents in topical treatments for androgenic alopecia.
14 citations
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April 2009 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” In this study, oral minoxidil combined with other medications improved blood pressure control in patients with severe hypertension but often had to be discontinued due to side effects.
8 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses the evolution of scientific understanding and treatment approaches for androgenetic alopecia, from androgen metabolism to the potential of biologic response modifiers, reporting no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” In this study, researchers found that sweet potato shochu oil promotes hair growth in both human follicle dermal papilla cells and C3H mice. The oil contains components like ethyl palmitate, ethyl linoleate, and ethyl α-linolenate, which were key contributors to its hair growth-inducing effects.
14 citations
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November 2006 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” This review discusses recent developments in α1-adrenoceptor antagonists and 5α-reductase inhibitors for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, reporting no new clinical results while identifying potential areas for future drug development.