91 citations
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November 2008 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study found that DGAT1 functions as a key enzyme in murine skin to regulate retinoic acid levels and prevent retinoid toxicity, impacting hair cycle and sensitivity to retinol.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated Korean herbal compounds in silico and identified Biochanin A, Saponin Re, and Emodin as potential topical treatments for androgenetic alopecia, each with specific safety and efficacy considerations.
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November 2025 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study reports that long-term treatment with ritlecitinib is generally well tolerated for up to approximately five years in patients aged 12 and older with alopecia areata, with the safety profile aligning with previous data from the ALLEGRO clinical trials.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights the dual nature of Abrus precatorius Linn., known for its toxic compound abrin and medicinal potential. The research emphasizes its traditional uses, phytochemical diversity, and pharmacological effects, while calling for standardization and controlled trials to ensure safety and efficacy in therapeutic applications.
August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that hydroxycinnamate derivatives, especially a compound named 10a, effectively inhibited SRD5A1 activity and protein expression in cell assays, suggesting potential for treating androgen-related conditions.
This study introduces a novel pro-drug formulation of all-trans retinoic acid that reduces skin inflammation and achieves sustained drug release over several days compared to traditional methods.
January 2016 in “Archivio italiano di urologia, andrologia” This article reviews treatment-induced sexual dysfunctions related to 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and reports no new results; it highlights the need to better define and understand this controversial topic.
December 2023 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” In this study, researchers identified compound 30a as a promising topical androgen receptor antagonist that promoted hair growth in mouse models of androgenetic alopecia without noticeable toxicity, suggesting its potential for treating this hair loss condition.
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November 2002 in “Clinical journal of oncology nursing” This article discusses arsenic trioxide as a treatment for refractory or relapsed acute promyelocytic leukemia, noting its effectiveness and manageable side effects.
May 2026 in “Open Science Framework” This study conducted an in silico evaluation of Korean herbal compounds against key targets involved in androgenetic alopecia, finding Biochanin A, Saponin Re, and Emodin as promising candidates for topical treatments, but highlighting safety and topical formulation challenges.
November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that the leaf extract of Tectona grandis and its major bioactive constituents moderately inhibit the 5α-reductase enzyme, which is linked to androgenetic alopecia, and also possess anti-inflammatory properties, showing promise as dual-action candidates for managing this condition.
In this case study, a patient experienced darkening of hair color after taking acitretin, an oral retinoid known for potentially causing alopecia, marking a rare and undocumented phenomenon.
December 2025 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology” In this animal study, AGO (agomelatine) effectively alleviated testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in rats by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, indicating its potential as a therapeutic option for managing BPH through specific signaling pathways.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study evaluated the long-term safety of ritlecitinib in adolescents with alopecia areata and found it to be well-tolerated without new safety concerns over approximately five years, with common adverse events including positive SARS-CoV-2 tests, acne, headache, and nasopharyngitis.
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June 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” In this study, aumolertinib improved general health status, functional status, and key symptoms for patients with advanced NSCLC, with an objective response rate of 65.2% and disease control rate of 91.3%, suggesting efficacy and quality of life benefits in first-line treatment.
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December 2020 in “PLANT PHYSIOLOGY” In this study, the researchers identified a temperature-sensitive mutant in Arabidopsis thaliana, showing disrupted root hair formation and altered responses to plant hormone treatments at elevated temperatures.
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May 2021 in “Molecules” This review discusses indole-based bifunctional aldose reductase inhibitors and antioxidants for diabetic complications and chronic inflammation-related pathologies, but reports no new clinical results.
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May 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review discusses AR-modulating agents developed between 2012 and 2018, highlighting challenges with ligand-binding domain antagonists and proposing nonconventional approaches targeting other domains as promising strategies.
January 2024 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”
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June 1993 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study identified LY191704 as a specific noncompetitive inhibitor of human 5 alpha-reductase type 1, which may be useful in treating endocrine disorders related to DHT overproduction.
June 2025 in “BMJ Case Reports” In this case report, researchers observed hair repigmentation in a man with metastatic renal cell carcinoma during treatment with axitinib, marking the first documented instance of this effect with axitinib without the use of hair dyes or other medications.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports the discovery of LX-38, a new high-affinity non-steroidal antagonist that could provide the therapeutic benefits of current BPH and AGA treatments without the hormonal side effects, utilizing a distinct "Orthogonal T-Stacking" scaffold for binding.
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February 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that the ethanolic root extract of Onosma dichroantha exhibits antioxidant activity and significant antimicrobial effects against 11 bacterial species.
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November 2004 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” This study found that arylhydantoin and arylthiohydantoin derivatives with hydroxybutyl or methyl side-chains showed superior androgen receptor binding affinity and may serve as promising radioiodinated AR ligands.
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September 2024 in “PLANT PHYSIOLOGY” This study in Arabidopsis thaliana found that exposure to volatile compounds from Penicillium aurantiogriseum promotes root hair growth through signaling involving RALF22, ethylene, auxin, and photosynthesis, and that RALF22 plays a crucial role in the plants' response to these compounds.
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November 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the role of the androgen receptor in regulating development and homeostasis, and reviews treatment approaches for conditions related to hormone imbalances, without reporting new clinical findings.
January 2023 in “Bioorganičeskaâ himiâ” This study found that a new deoxycholic acid derivative may offer a similar prostatoprotective effect to finasteride with lower toxicity in rat models.
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlighted the pharmacological potential of Mor, noting its protective effects on the kidneys, liver, bones, nervous system, heart, digestive system, skin, and lungs, as well as its anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties, revealing areas for future research.
June 2010 in “The Knowledge Bank (The Ohio State University)” This study found that inhibiting retinoic acid synthesis in mouse hair follicles allowed WNT signaling to remain active, suggesting potential implications for developing treatments for hair disorders and skin cancer.
August 2013 in “Hospital Pharmacy” This article discusses the importance of recognizing adverse drug reactions, methods of prevention, and encourages reporting them to the FDA's MedWatch program; it reports no new results.