91 citations
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May 2003 in “PubMed” This study found that neuroactive steroids, through their interaction with the sigma1 receptor, influence the acquisition of cocaine's rewarding effects in mice, suggesting a role in drug addiction vulnerability.
49 citations
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September 2015 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study suggests that the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride modulates sensorimotor gating in rats by affecting D1 and D3 receptors, but not D2 receptors, with varying effects based on genetic strain.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the role of toll-like receptors in cancer treatment, providing an overview of pre-clinical studies and clinical trials on TLR-targeted therapies and noting the challenges and future prospects.
28 citations
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November 2004 in “Endocrinology” This study by Gao et al. reports that two nonsteroidal selective androgen receptor modulators, S1 and S4, demonstrated tissue-selective actions in rats, suppressing prostate growth while maintaining muscle growth without altering hormone levels.
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August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that TRPV3 activation in human sebocytes inhibits lipid synthesis and triggers proinflammatory cytokine expression, suggesting a role in the pathogenesis of dry skin-associated inflammatory dermatoses.
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April 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that TRPV4 activation induced massive exocytosis and cellular changes associated with ferroptosis in melanoma cells, highlighting a potential role for TRPV4 in mediating these processes.
22 citations
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January 2018 in “European urology focus” This review discusses recent advancements and new approvals in the medical treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms, particularly highlighting drugs for nocturia and ongoing trials for multiple related conditions, while reporting no new clinical results.
19 citations
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September 2013 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Blocking CYP17A1 enzyme may help improve certain brain function issues related to dopamine.
14 citations
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July 2021 in “Bioscience Reports” In this study, activation of Tgr5 was found to improve alopecia areata and bone microstructure in mice by down-regulating the JAK1-STAT3 signaling pathway.
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November 2005 in “Epilepsia” This study suggests that the anticonvulsant effects of deoxycorticosterone in young rats may be mediated by its metabolites and interactions with multiple receptors, including mineralocorticoid and progesterone receptors.
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February 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” This article discusses the potential mechanism by which 5α-reductase inhibitors might offer protection against SARS-CoV-2, emphasizing possible roles of dehydroepiandrosterone and its impact on nitric oxide bioavailability, but reports no new experimental results.
February 2025 in “Biomolecules” This study found that activation of RORA significantly promotes the level of autophagy in rat hair follicle stem cells, suggesting a potential target for research on hair follicle development and treatments for conditions like alopecia.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stimulating OR10J1 can promote hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
This study found that CB1 receptor activation reduced keratin K6 and K16 expression in human keratinocytes in vitro and in situ, suggesting potential relevance for both psoriasis management and wound healing.
October 2008 in “Clin-alert” This abstract lists keywords related to various medications and therapies, but it does not provide new study results or findings.
September 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that ferulic acid effectively stabilized vitamins C and E in a topical solution, doubling skin photoprotection against solar-simulated irradiation, which may help in preventing photoaging and skin cancer.
108 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Andrology” This study concluded that mixtures of weak endocrine disruptors, such as parabens and azole fungicides, can produce combination effects that should be considered in regulatory risk assessments to avoid underestimating potential risks.
58 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study identifies specific molecular components involved in the intracellular trafficking of LGR5, revealing mechanisms that differ from typical GPCR recycling processes.
25 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRPV4 slows hair growth by affecting hair follicle cells.
18 citations
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May 2023 in “Science Advances” In this study, transiently activating the sonic hedgehog signaling pathway in chickens transformed reticulate scales on the feet into feathers comparable to body feathers, without ongoing treatment, suggesting this pathway affects the diversity of bird skin appendages.
June 2026 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” This study highlights the approval of orforglipron under the FDA's National Priority Voucher program, emphasizing its significance as a convenient oral treatment option with beneficial effects on glycemic and lipid profiles for diabetes and obesity management.
October 2019 in “Bioscientifica Proceedings” This review discusses the roles of androgens in female mammals, focusing on how androgen receptor activity in pig reproductive organs may influence ovulation rate and litter size, but reports no new experimental results.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that stimulating olfactory receptor OR2AT4 in human hair follicles with Sandalore® may slow catagen development and reduce keratinocyte apoptosis, suggesting potential implications for hair growth management.
December 1981 in “ビジネスコミュニケ-ション” In this study, TRPV1 signaling was found to play a critical, previously unrecognized role in human sebocyte biology, and targeting this pathway may offer a new approach for managing inflammatory sebaceous gland disorders like acne.
183 citations
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January 1987 in “British Journal of Anaesthesia” This article discusses the long-standing use and safety of opioids in anaesthesia, noting that respiratory depression is a manageable side effect due to the availability of opioid antagonists.
99 citations
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January 2004 in “Progress in brain research” This review examines the role of neurotrophins in hair follicle development and remodeling, highlighting potential therapeutic applications for hair growth disorders, but it reports no new empirical findings.
97 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of Neuroscience” This study found that midazolam, unlike clonazepam, increased neurosteroid levels and affected synaptic inhibition and plasticity in rat hippocampal neurons, suggesting unique actions via dual receptor activation.
92 citations
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February 2005 in “Endocrinology” This study found that estrogen receptor beta plays a significant role in murine hair growth control, potentially acting as a silencer of estrogen receptor alpha's catagen-promoting effects.
84 citations
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February 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the role of PPARs in skin health, suggesting both potential benefits and adverse effects, but reports no new experimental results; the authors emphasize the need for more research to understand these pathways.
77 citations
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that human skin expresses proenkephalin, whose expression is upregulated by environmental stress and varies in pathological conditions, increasing in psoriasis and decreasing in melanocytic tumors.