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August 2023 in “South Asian Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study examined the relationship between asprosin levels and polycystic ovary syndrome, finding no statistically significant difference in asprosin levels between patients and healthy controls, although differences in fetuin a levels were significant.
This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome had significantly higher levels of the protein fetuin-A compared to healthy controls.
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July 2019 in “Children (Basel)” This review discusses recent findings on pathogenic mechanisms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options for PCOS but reports no new clinical results.
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found no association between serum concentrations of irisin or GIP and BMI in women with or without PCOS.
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October 2024 in “Cureus” This study reported that women with polycystic ovarian syndrome have higher serum irisin levels, which are associated with metabolic and hormonal imbalances, including hyperandrogenism, total cholesterol, and visceral fat.
This study reviews current pharmacological treatments for alopecia, highlighting minoxidil, 5α-reductase inhibitors, JAK inhibitors, and other agents, and notes ongoing research aimed at improving their effectiveness and safety profiles.
July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers identified six novel prognostic biomarkers for bladder cancer and developed a predictive model that effectively stratifies patients into high-risk and low-risk groups based on immune cell infiltration differences and gene expression.
In this animal study, rats treated with recombinant human growth hormone (at both low and high doses) experienced quicker burn wound healing than controls, with increased micro vessel density and altered expression of vascular endothelial growth factor, alongside changes in oxidative stress and inflammation markers.
This study observed that a combination of sinapic acid and glabridin from Zhimo herbal extract improved hair growth and reduced oxidative stress in a DHT-induced model of androgenetic alopecia in mice by preventing ferroptosis and stabilizing β-Catenin, offering potential application for AGA treatment.
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February 2022 in “Terapevtičeskij arhiv” This case report describes severe liver injury in a young patient after prolonged overuse of vitamin A, which resolved after cessation.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that intradermal injection of a specially designed RNA molecule, cp-asiAR, successfully reduced androgen receptor levels and promoted hair growth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, while also improving hair follicle characteristics in ex vivo human scalp tissues without significant toxicity.
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February 2022 in “Molecules” This study found that Asparagus racemosus root extract significantly reduced facial sebum production and pore size in male volunteers, suggesting potential application as an anti-sebum ingredient in cosmetics.
November 2022 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” This study found that intradermal injection of a cell-penetrating, AR-targeting asiRNA promoted hair growth and reduced androgen receptor expression in mouse models of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting its therapeutic potential.
January 2002 in “Chinese Journal of Pharmaceuticals” This study reports the preparation of a key intermediate for finasteride and epristeride with a 69% overall yield from pregnenolone acetate.
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July 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that overexpression of the enzyme SSAT in a mouse model significantly reduced prostate tumor size and progression, suggesting it could be a promising strategy against prostate cancer.
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November 2017 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” This study found that sinapic acid demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects against UVB-induced damage in human keratinocytes, suggesting its potential as an anti-aging cosmetic ingredient.
January 2025 in “Investigative and Clinical Urology” This study found that after 12 weeks of taking the trial product SHPro®, participants reported improvements in prostate symptom scores and erectile function, with confirmed safety.
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July 2018 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that melatonin-loaded vitamin C-based nanovesicles improved hair thickness, density, and reduced hair loss in patients with androgenic alopecia more effectively than melatonin solution.
May 2026 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This study found that PEGylated LUT-Aspasomes significantly improved neuroprotective effects in stressed rats, enhancing spatial memory, reducing depressive-like behavior, and preserving hippocampal architecture better than free luteolin. Additionally, it increased brain delivery and stability, suggesting potential for treating stress-related neurobehavioral disorders.
This study found that a cholesterol-conjugated, cell-penetrating asiRNA targeting the androgen receptor effectively reduced hair loss and promoted hair growth in mouse models of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting potential as a novel treatment.
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January 2019 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” This review concluded that WS PRO 160 I 120 mg, a herbal preparation, may be an effective and safer alternative to standard drugs for treating lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” This study found that a specific amino-pyridine compound showed potent androgen receptor antagonist activity, stimulating hair growth in mice and reducing sebum production in a hamster model.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that retinoic acid and a retinol complex formulation showed different permeation and compound localization in a skin equivalent model, with unique lipid changes observed with only the retinol formulation.
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January 2020 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that sinapic acid promotes the browning of 3T3-L1 adipocytes and may offer therapeutic potential for obesity by influencing mitochondrial biogenesis through the p38 MAPK/CREB signaling pathway.
December 2024 in “Journal of Cancer Therapy and Research” In this study, researchers investigated the effects of Aqueous Artocarpus heterophyllus seed extract on testosterone enanthate-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in adult Wistar rats, using three different dosages to assess its potential as an alternative therapy. Results are not reported in this abstract.
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July 1982 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that retinol acetate inhibited the pro-oxidant effects of benoxaprofen on polymorphonuclear leucocytes in vitro.
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July 2011 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” June 2024 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” In this study, KeraGLO, a nutritional supplement with hydrolyzed keratin, was shown to significantly improve skin wrinkle depth, smoothness, moisture, firmness, and hair health in healthy adult females over a 90-day period at both 500mg and 1000mg doses compared to baseline.
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March 2016 in “Phytotherapy Research” In laboratory tests, this study found that a novel natural composition targeting 5-alpha reductase and inflammatory pathways reduced disease-related markers in androgenetic alopecia and benign prostatic hyperplasia more effectively than finasteride.