research Drug Repositioning: New Opportunities for Older Drugs
Finding new uses for existing drugs is promising and can lead to safer, more effective medicines.
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research Potential Use of Spin Traps to Control ROS in Antipollution Cosmetics: A Review
Spin traps like PBN could protect skin from pollution and sunlight in cosmetics but need more research for safe use.
research Therapeutic Potential of Lawsonia Inermis Linn: A Comprehensive Overview
Henna has potential health benefits and can treat various conditions, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
research Tensile Properties of Twisted Hair Fibers
Twisting hair weakens it, but strength can be recovered at low twist levels.
research Chemical Peels: Indications and Special Considerations for the Male Patient
Chemical peels are effective and popular for treating men's skin issues, with some special considerations for their unique skin needs.
research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism Due to Rare Ovarian Tumor
Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy resolved hyperandrogenism in a postmenopausal woman with rare ovarian tumors.
research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism Due to Rare Ovarian Tumor
Rare ovarian tumors can cause hyperandrogenism, even if imaging appears normal.
research Recent Tissue Engineering Approaches to Mimicking the Extracellular Matrix Structure for Skin Regeneration
New materials that better mimic natural skin structure could improve healing, especially for chronic wounds.
research Impaired Metabolic Effects of Metformin in Men with Early-Onset Androgenic Alopecia
Metformin is less effective in men with early-onset hair loss.
research Recent Advances in Genome-Editing Technology with CRISPR/Cas9 Variants and Stimuli-Responsive Targeting Approaches within Tumor Cells: A Future Perspective of Cancer Management
New CRISPR/Cas9 variants and nanotechnology-based delivery methods are improving cancer treatment, but choosing the best variant and overcoming certain limitations remain challenges.
research Are Sex Hormones Promising Candidates to Explain Sex Disparities in the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone may affect COVID-19 severity differently in men and women, potentially influencing prevention and treatment strategies.
research ST14 Interacts With TMEFF1 and Is a Predictor of Poor Prognosis in Ovarian Cancer
High levels of ST14 and TMEFF1 proteins in ovarian cancer are linked to worse patient outcomes and may be a new treatment target.
research Cell-Repellent Polyampholyte for Conformal Coating on Microstructures
Prevelex, a polyampholyte, can create a cell-repellent coating on microdevices, which can be useful in biomedical applications like hair follicle regeneration.
research Scalable and High-Throughput Production of an Injectable Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)/Cell-Laden Microcarrier/Hydrogel Composite System for Hair Follicle Tissue Engineering
The developed system could effectively treat hair loss and promote hair growth.
research Agent: Minoxidil
Minoxidil helps lower severe blood pressure and promotes hair growth but can have serious side effects and must be used continuously.
research Divergent Neuroactive Steroid Responses to Stress and Ethanol in Rat and Mouse Strains: Relevance for Human Studies
Stress and alcohol affect brain chemicals differently in rats, mice, and humans, influenced by genetic differences.
research Androgen Receptor in Rat Liver: Characterization and Separation from a Male-Specific Estrogen-Binding Protein
Male rats have androgen receptors in their liver, which are different from proteins that bind estrogen.
research Standard DNA Methylation Analysis in Mouse Epidermis: Bisulfite Sequencing, Methylation-Specific PCR, and 5-Methyl-Cytosine Immunological Detection
These methods help understand DNA changes in mouse skin.
research Neuroactive Steroids and Ethanol Exposure: Relevance to Ethanol Sensitivity and Alcohol Use Disorders Risk
Neuroactive steroids may affect the risk and treatment of alcohol use disorders.
research Sulfation of Minoxidil by Human Liver Phenol Sulfotransferase
Minoxidil activates hair growth by being sulfated by P-PST in the human liver.
research Selective Inhibition by Minoxidil of Prostacyclin Production by Cells in Culture
Minoxidil stops cells from making prostacyclin, which may help with hair growth. More research is needed.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Chemical and Clinical Models
Researchers developed a model to predict how well certain compounds can block an enzyme related to hair loss and prostate issues, suggesting a 50 mg dose of finasteride might be effective based on lab and body data.
research Hereditary, Congenital, and Acquired Alopecias
Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.
research Pharmacological Basis for Clinical Use of Antiandrogens
Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.
research Markers of Peripheral Androgen Action In Vivo and In Vitro
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.
research Relating Neurosteroid Modulation of Inhibitory Neurotransmission to Behavior
Neurosteroids can influence behavior by modulating brain inhibition, with potential for treating psychiatric disorders.
research Isotope Dilution-Based Targeted and Nontargeted Carbonyl Neurosteroid/Steroid Profiling
Researchers created a new method to measure brain steroids, finding higher levels of certain steroids and changes due to a drug.
research Synthesis and Pharmacological Properties of Heterocyclic Steroids
The document concludes that scientists created various steroids with different properties, including a more effective semi-synthetic vitamin D.
research Steroidal 5α-Reductase and 17α-Hydroxylase/17,20-Lyase (CYP17) Inhibitors Useful in the Treatment of Prostatic Diseases
Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.
research Patients Treated for Male Pattern Hair Loss with Finasteride Show Altered Levels of Neuroactive Steroids in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Plasma After Discontinuation
Finasteride affects brain and blood steroids, causing lasting sexual and emotional side effects.