2 citations
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” In this study, miR-221 was identified as a key factor in androgenetic alopecia pathogenesis due to its role in suppressing hair growth by interacting with androgen receptors and affecting related pathways.
146 citations
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January 2004 in “Hormones” This review explores the complex endocrine functions of human skin and its role as a peripheral endocrine organ, but reports no new clinical results.
29 citations
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October 2020 in “Environmental health perspectives” This study found that several preservatives, including triclocarban and triclosan, showed potential endocrine-disrupting effects on various nuclear receptors in both in silico and in vitro models.
13 citations
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October 2019 in “Oncology Reports” This review discusses the complex relationship between anabolic substances and colorectal cancer risk, reporting ambiguous findings on their carcinogenic properties, potential synergy with risk factors, and protective roles.
12 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinology” In this study, baicalin from Scutellaria baicalensis decreased androgen levels in both cells and PCOS model rats by inhibiting key gene expression, suggesting it may be a potential treatment for hyperandrogenism in PCOS.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review outlines the functional anatomy, pathology, and molecular mechanisms of androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing the need for multi-omics approaches to better understand this condition's biology.
February 2023 in “Vaccines” This review discusses the potential impact of COVID-19 on the male reproductive system and highlights unanswered questions regarding its mechanisms and implications for men's health and fertility, reporting no new clinical results.
July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This article previews a Journal of Investigative Dermatology quiz on diagnosing male androgenetic alopecia and offers no new research results.
488 citations
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July 2021 in “Cell” This review discusses the development, lineages, functions, and roles of fibroblasts in fibrosis across four organs, highlighting their capabilities in tissue repair and contributions to fibrotic disorders when aberrantly activated, but it reports no new experimental findings.
40 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care” This review discusses a strategy using ovarian biology to better understand and manage polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new research findings.
26 citations
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August 2008 in “Clinical endocrinology” This paper summarizes proceedings from a PCOS Special Interest Group, reporting recent advances in the understanding of PCOS follicular abnormalities, associated cardiovascular risks, and dermatological issues, but does not present new clinical findings.
15 citations
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February 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” More research is needed to understand and treat cicatricial alopecias.
10 citations
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June 2013 in “Talanta” This study demonstrated a validated UPLC method for analyzing finasteride in low-dose drug products, highlighting methanol content and flow rate as critical factors for method robustness and accuracy.
9 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study found that PCOS is common among Iranian women, with phenotypes involving hyperandrogenism exhibiting worse lipid profiles and higher rates of metabolic syndrome compared to healthy women.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Biomedicines” This article reviews the immunometabolic mechanisms linking polycystic ovary syndrome to infertility and stresses the need for interdisciplinary approaches to treat PCOS-related fertility issues; it reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” This article reviews common malpractices in the treatment of hair and scalp disorders, attributing them to autistic-undisciplined thinking, and reports no clinical findings.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “BioMed Research International” This review discusses the potential of mesenchymal stromal cell secretome therapies for facial nerve palsy, emphasizing their standardization advantages over cell transplantation, but provides no new clinical results.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Biosensors” This study introduced a new spectrofluorometric method using a synthesized organic fluorophore to effectively analyze darolutamide and thalidomide in pharmaceutical preparations and biofluids.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that dutasteride may help prevent enteric neuronal damage in an animal model of Parkinson's disease, highlighting its potential for drug repurposing to address neuroinflammation.
September 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that extracellular vesicles derived from hyaluronic acid-stimulated induced pluripotent stem cells significantly improved hair growth in a model of androgenetic alopecia in mice by enhancing Wnt/β-catenin signaling and regulating androgen receptor activity, showing comparable results to the commonly used treatment finasteride.
May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” In this review, an association was reported between early-onset androgenetic alopecia and several health conditions like obesity and cardiovascular disease, with genetic and therapeutic research ongoing to improve treatment.
April 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This review discusses the potential of P. polyphylla saponins to treat acne through antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antioxidant effects, noting that acne's complex pathogenesis makes this line of research promising for future studies.
January 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” This research highlights that various environmental pollutants, including particulate matter, tobacco smoke, and heavy metals, can significantly affect hair follicle health, linking them to conditions like alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia, underscoring the need for further study in this area.
August 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that cell-free fat extract (CEFFE) enhanced hair growth in mice with androgenetic alopecia by increasing hair follicle density and promoting proliferation while regulating the DHT/AR pathway.
This review concluded that the efficacy of cosmeceutical hair serums for addressing hair loss lies in their use of bioactive peptides and plant compounds, like flavonoids and sterols, that target eight key contributing factors identified in hair loss conditions.
May 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review outlines the role of testosterone in male sexual development and its therapeutic use for male hypogonadism, covering its biosynthesis, secretion, metabolism, and various biological actions, but does not report specific study results.
February 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This article discusses the various administration methods and considerations for testosterone replacement therapy, highlighting the importance of individualized therapeutic monitoring and potential adverse effects, but reports no new clinical results.
July 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This article discusses various aspects of hair and scalp health, ancient philosophical perspectives on hair, and causes of hair disorders in children, without reporting new clinical results.
11 citations
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November 2009 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” This study found that bolandiol increased lean body mass and bone mineral density in castrate adult male rats, exhibiting tissue selectivity and acting through multiple receptor pathways with less potency compared to other androgens.
January 2026 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that targeting the AR/miR-128-3p/IGF-1 pathway with ASLNC168501 shows potential for treating androgenetic alopecia by restoring hair follicle stem cell function and promoting hair regeneration.