research Down-Regulation of Melanocortin Receptor Signaling Mediated by the Amino Terminus of Agouti Protein in Xenopus Melanophores
Agouti protein affects melanocortin receptors through competitive antagonism and receptor down-regulation.
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420-450 / 1000+ resultsresearch The Biological Actions of Dehydroepiandrosterone Involve Multiple Receptors
DHEA affects multiple receptors and may help with metabolic issues, but its safety and effectiveness in humans are unclear.
research Ovarian Vein Sampling, and Serum and Urine Testosterone Monitoring in Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumors: A Report of Two Cases
Ovarian vein sampling helped diagnose rare ovarian tumors causing high testosterone, and surgery to remove the tumors lowered the testosterone levels.
research Congenital Generalized Hypertrichosis Terminalis with Gingival Hyperplasia and a Coarse Face: A Case Report
A six-year-old boy with excessive hair growth and other symptoms may have a genetic link on chromosome 17q, requiring regular medical follow-ups.
research Exploring Rat Corpus Cavernosum Alterations Induced by Finasteride Treatment and Withdrawal
Finasteride changes hormone levels and certain proteins in rats, but these effects can be reversed after stopping the drug.
research Follicle-Targeted Delivery of Betamethasone and Minoxidil Co-Entrapped in Polymeric and Lipid Nanoparticles for Topical Alopecia Areata Treatment
Tiny particles improved delivery of hair loss treatments to hair follicles, with lipid-based particles performing best.
research Complex Extract of Polygonatum Sibiricum and Nelumbinis Semen Improves Menopause Symptoms via Regulation of Estrogen Receptor Beta in an Ovariectomized Rat Model
A mix of Polygonatum sibiricum and Nelumbinis semen may ease menopause symptoms with fewer side effects.
research Melatonin: Functions and Ligands
Melatonin helps regulate sleep and may aid in treating various health issues.
research Elevated Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate Levels as the Reproductive Phenotype in the Brothers of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Brothers of women with PCOS tend to have higher levels of a hormone called DHEAS, indicating a possible genetic link.
research Cardiovascular Effects of Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer can increase heart risks, especially in men with heart conditions.
research Not the Root of the Problem: Hair Cortisol and Cortisone Do Not Mediate the Effect of Child Maltreatment on Body Mass Index
Child abuse is linked to higher BMI, but not because of hair cortisol or cortisone levels.
research The Multiple Consequences Of Obesity
Obesity leads to physical, metabolic, reproductive issues, higher healthcare costs, and mental health problems.
research Bicalutamide: A Review
Bicalutamide may help treat female pattern hair loss.
research The Current and Emerging Role of Statins in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Evidence to Date
Statins may help treat PCOS by lowering androgen levels and improving cholesterol.
research Management of Older Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Receiving Sunitinib: A Hypothetical, Illustrative Case Scenario
Older patients with advanced kidney cancer can be managed with a drug called Sunitinib.
research Antiepileptogenic Effects of Trilostane in the Kainic Acid Model of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
Trilostane may help delay epilepsy development by increasing certain brain chemicals.
research In Search of New Therapeutics: Molecular Aspects of the PCOS Pathophysiology - Genetics, Hormones, Metabolism and Beyond
New treatments are needed for PCOS that target its genetic, hormonal, and metabolic causes.
research Female Pattern Alopecia: Current Perspectives
Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
research Hair Cortisol in Sheltered Cows and Its Association with Other Welfare Indicators
High hair cortisol levels indicate stress in cows due to poor shelter conditions and health issues.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Common Reproductive Syndrome with Long-Term Metabolic Consequences
Polycystic ovary syndrome increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer, and requires early treatment to manage these risks.
research Impact of Constant Light Exposure During Pregnancy on Skin of Neonatal New Zealand Rabbits: Structural and Ultrastructural Study
Constant light exposure during pregnancy changes newborn rabbits' skin, affecting hair follicles, skin thickness, and pigment cells.
research Ganoderma Lucidum Extract Attenuates Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Induced Cellular Senescence in Human Hair Follicle Cells
Ganoderma lucidum extract may help treat stress-related hair loss.
research Intracrine Androgen Biosynthesis, Metabolism, and Action Revisited
The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
research Management of Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Patients Taking Adjuvant Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy
Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.
research Insulin Resistance and Elevated Androgen Levels: A Major Cause of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin resistance and high male hormone levels are major causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research Treatment Options for Androgenetic Alopecia: Efficacy, Side Effects, Compliance, Financial Considerations, and Ethics
Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
research Skin, Hair, and Beyond: The Impact of Menopause
Menopause causes dry skin, wrinkles, and hair changes, with hormone therapy helping but not recommended just for these issues.
research Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Autoimmune Diseases: A Critical Review of the Association and the Application of Personalized Medicine
Type 1 diabetes often occurs with other autoimmune diseases, and personalized treatment based on genetics can improve outcomes.
research 11-Oxyandrogens in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Girls with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to excess hair growth, but these androgens don't help diagnose PCOS.
research Ovine Placental Steroid Synthesis and Metabolism in Late Gestation
Diet changes hormone levels in pregnant ewes by affecting metabolism, not placental synthesis.