19 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of drug delivery science and technology” This study found that nano-sized minoxidil formulations significantly increased skin penetration and follicular drug delivery for alopecia areata treatment, compared to conventional ethanol-based solutions, and demonstrated effective controlled release over six hours.
19 citations
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October 2017 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study found that the MXD/HP-β-CD GEL formulation promoted greater hair growth and improved gene expression related to hair growth in male rats compared to MXD solution or control groups.
18 citations
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February 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” This study demonstrated that a new topical treatment using ketotifen-loaded microneedles, designed for prolonged release, significantly reduced inflammatory markers in an animal model of allergic conjunctivitis, suggesting enhanced therapeutic delivery and sustained ocular benefits.
18 citations
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January 2015 in “Data series” This report describes a study of estuarine bed-sediment quality in New Jersey and New York post-Hurricane Sandy, focusing on contamination extent and potential long-term impacts, with no new findings included.
18 citations
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March 2009 in “Medical Hypotheses” This review discusses the potential link between long-term transdermal exposure to sex hormones from antiperspirants and increased breast and prostate cancer rates, calling for further research to confirm this theory.
16 citations
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January 2017 in “Physical chemistry chemical physics/PCCP. Physical chemistry chemical physics” This study presents computational modeling and experimental analysis of the HGT protein KAP8.1, identifying key structural features that may influence hair's response to environmental conditions.
15 citations
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January 2020 in “RSC advances” In this study, researchers developed a new Supported Ionic Liquid Phase palladium catalyst that showed effectiveness in aminocarbonylation reactions for synthesizing pharmaceutical compounds like CX-546 and a precursor of Finasteride, though results were sensitive to substrate variations and prompted palladium leaching concerns.
14 citations
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June 2021 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review discusses various Wnt pathway modulators developed between 2014 and 2020, highlighting their potential as treatments for diseases like cancer and osteoarthritis, but reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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April 2021 in “Biology” This study found that ethanol extract of Tubtim Chumphae rice bran downregulates SRD5A gene expression, similarly to finasteride, suggesting potential use as an anti-hair loss product.
14 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the benefits of liposomes in cosmetic formulations, including enhanced hydration and protection for dry skin, but reports no new experimental findings.
14 citations
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December 2013 in “Molecules” This study identified a new lignan and 21 known compounds from Asiasarum heterotropoides roots, with two compounds showing potential anticancer activity by influencing NO production, FOXP3 expression, and HIF-1α activity in vitro.
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.
14 citations
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April 2002 in “Brain Research Protocols” Quickly get finasteride from tablets using easy methods.
13 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” This study focused on designing a niosome formulation that encapsulates pumpkin seed oil for topical use, achieving high entrapment efficiency and stability over three months.
13 citations
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September 2012 in “Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition” This review discusses the functional and nutraceutical importance of wheat straw, emphasizing its bioactive compounds and potential benefits, and reports no new experimental findings.
13 citations
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May 2011 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” This study identified certain benzopyran derivatives with a bulky tert-butyloxycarbonylamino group as effective KATP channel openers that inhibit insulin secretion in rat pancreatic islets.
13 citations
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January 2010 in “Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology” This review covers various aspects of hair biology, pigmentation, and development, focusing on genetic and biochemical modulation of hair follicle components but reports no new findings.
13 citations
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August 1995 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study found that the pH dependency of rat steroid 5α-reductase type II isozyme significantly affects its kinetic properties, including Vmax and Km, suggesting past discrepancies in literature may arise from these pH variances during assays.
12 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers” This study found that finasteride- and minoxidil-loaded nanoparticles in a gel improved skin permeability and drug retention, suggesting a promising approach for topical alopecia treatment with reduced dosing frequency and side effects.
12 citations
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January 2014 in “Cell structure and function” This study suggests that specific combinations of human type I and II hair keratins, particularly K35-K85 and K36-K81, have distinct in vitro assembly properties that are significant for macrofibril formation.
12 citations
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June 2001 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that octahydrobenzo[c]quinolizin-3-one derivatives, particularly compound 3, were potent and selective inhibitors of the enzyme 5α-reductase type 1.
11 citations
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June 2023 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” In this study, researchers developed and tested a gel containing apocynin-loaded nanoparticles that showed promising results in treating rheumatoid arthritis in rats, suggesting potential for novel topical treatments in inflammatory conditions.
11 citations
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December 2018 in “Assay and Drug Development Technologies” This review highlights the challenges in screening for steroid 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors and discusses significant variability in the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride, calling for standardized testing methods to develop safer, more specific inhibitors from herbal preparations.
11 citations
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August 2015 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that finasteride has selective effects on oxidative stress and acetylcholinesterase activity in different brain regions in rats with thioacetamide-induced hepatic encephalopathy.
10 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of Biomolecular NMR” This study reported that using 2D solid-state NMR techniques on extensively labeled mouse fur improves resolution in detecting chemical shifts and secondary structure features, potentially aiding the analysis of the effects of commercial or therapeutic treatments on specific amino acids.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study of a TRPS type I patient, many genes related to keratin and hair development were down-regulated in balding scalp areas, providing new insights into TRPS and hair morphogenesis.
9 citations
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November 2004 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” This study identified potent dual inhibitors of 5α-reductases 1 and 2 that may aid in designing new drugs for related diseases.
9 citations
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January 1989 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” This study found that moisture sorption properties of wool and hair fibers from various animals were similar, despite different structural features, with sorbed water being more ordered than liquid water.
8 citations
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December 2021 in “International Journal of Family Studies, Food Science and Nutrition Health” This review discusses the potential health benefits and applications of extra virgin olive oil as a nutritional therapeutic immune-enhancer, but reports no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review found that supplements containing saw palmetto may improve hair quality and density in patients with androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium, but more large-scale RCTs are needed for conclusive evidence.