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May 2009 in “Journal of child neurology” Valproic acid does not change biotinidase enzyme activity in children's blood.
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June 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Old neuropharmacological drugs might be effective for treating inflammatory skin diseases.
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15 citations,
May 2006 in “Brain & development” Valproic acid may cause hair loss by reducing biotinidase enzyme activity in rats.
13 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Higher lead and cadmium, and lower zinc and iron levels in the blood might be linked to chronic hair loss in women.
12 citations,
February 2017 in “Journal of neuroscience research” Removing certain brain receptors in mice worsens seizure severity and response to treatment during hormone withdrawal.
11 citations,
September 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The conclusion is that early diagnosis of skin signs linked to diseases like Lupus, Dermatomyositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis is crucial to prevent serious complications.
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July 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” Some vitamins and minerals are important for preventing hair loss, but treating hair loss with them without a known deficiency is not proven effective.
8 citations,
October 2019 in “The Journal of surgical research/Journal of surgical research” Sodium valproate helps skin healing by affecting GABA and histone deacetylase.
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May 2017 in “Behavioural brain research” Changing neuroactive steroid levels early in life can affect how adult rats respond to alcohol's stimulating effects.
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April 2017 in “F1000Research” Mitochondrial problems in diabetic nerve damage might cause pain by lowering the production of certain nerve-related steroids.
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May 2024 in “Applied Sciences” Cordyceps militaris is a medicinal fungus recognized for its bioactive compounds, including cordycepin, D-mannitol, ergothioneine, adenosine, and polysaccharides, which offer antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antitumor, and anti-hair loss benefits. The document reviews the production methods of these metabolites, emphasizing the advantages of liquid culture and repeated-batch fermentation for efficient and scalable production. It highlights the potential of C. militaris as a cost-effective alternative to C. sinensis in traditional medicine, with improved yields through optimized fermentation processes and UV-induced mutations.
1 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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