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December 2017 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” This study found that both PHDPE and ePTFE hair-bearing scaffolds were well tolerated in a rat model, with minimal infection or extrusion, though artificial hair showed progressive loss over time.
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December 2016 This computational study developed a regulatory model linking key genes and miRNAs to cardiac senescence, validated by connecting 94% of these elements to existing cardiac aging research.
March 2025 in “Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that while rat models treated with letrozole and dihydrotestosterone exhibit altered sterol, leukotriene, and steroid hormone profiles similar to human PCOS, significant differences remain.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this study, researchers developed a novel computational framework using deep reinforcement learning to identify strategies for cellular reprogramming in gene regulatory networks, showing its effectiveness in a model of immune response against infection.
March 2026 in “Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica” This review highlights LTBP1 as a critical integrator in disease processes, showing its dual role in cancer progression and suppression, its pathological influence in fibrosis, and its contribution to various disorders, suggesting its potential as a biomarker and therapeutic target.
November 2024 in “Communities in ADDI (University of the Basque Country)” Antisense oligonucleotides show promise for treating Myotonic Dystrophy type I.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that in a mouse model of Focal Dermal Hypoplasia, treatment with lithium carbonate improved skin disease symptoms compared to controls, though disease severity varied and posed interpretation challenges.
January 2012 in “heiDOK (Heidelberg University)” In this study, researchers observed that dormant TRP-2+ melanoma cells in bone marrow can interact with CD8+ T cells in tumor-bearing ret transgenic mice, potentially influencing immune responses.
January 1977 in “Case Reports in Medicine” This article discusses ovarian steroid cell tumors, which can produce testosterone and manifest symptoms like hirsutism, emphasizing surgery as the primary treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.
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October 2018 in “Endocrinology” This study indicates that sheep prenatally androgenized with testosterone show wool fiber diameter changes that parallel the increased hair diameter in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
June 2024 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” This study found that a 2-deoxy-D-ribose gel stimulated hair follicle growth in mice with androgenic alopecia, showing effects similar to minoxidil without additional benefits from combining the two treatments.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” This study compared JAK inhibitors for moderate-to-severe alopecia areata and found brepocitinib 30mg and deuruxolitinib 12mg to be most effective, though deuruxolitinib may cause more adverse events. Further research is needed for long-term efficacy and safety.
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January 2016 in “Drug design, development and therapy” This review discusses the use of tofacitinib as a treatment for plaque psoriasis, highlighting its efficacy and safety in clinical trials, but notes unresolved questions regarding long-term safety.
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December 2015 in “Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews” In this study, several compounds, including estrogen and Dutasteride, showed neuroprotective effects on dopaminergic neurons in an MPTP mouse model of Parkinson's disease.
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July 2012 in “Epilepsy & Behavior” This study found that progesterone significantly delayed epileptogenesis development in a mouse model, and its effects were inhibited by finasteride, highlighting the potential role of neurosteroids in modifying epilepsy progression.
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January 2017 in “Nutrition Research and Practice” In this study, corn silk extract treatment improved symptoms of testosterone-induced BPH by reducing specific mRNA expression and decreasing levels of 5α-R2, DHT, and PSA.
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August 2015 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that deferiprone significantly reduced dermal fibrosis and skin thickness in mice with chronic kidney disease treated with Omniscan, suggesting iron's role in gadolinium chelate toxicity and nephrogenic systemic fibrosis.
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September 2016 in “Neuropharmacology” This study suggests that in an ex vivo rat glaucoma model, TSPO activation is involved in Allopregnanolone synthesis and may help prevent retinal damage, with TSPO agonists as potential therapeutic agents.
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January 1995 in “Archives of dermatological research” In this study, OCT showed strong nuclear binding in certain skin cells, suggesting similar genomic effects to vitamin D with potential therapeutic benefits due to its lower calcaemic effect.
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November 2012 in “PLoS ONE” This study identified a novel recessive mutation in mice causing lethal congenital lamellar ichthyosis, with skin and hair follicle alterations similar to human congenital ichthyoses, linked to a specific genetic defect affecting Fatp4.
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July 2020 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” In this study, RT1640 was found to promote hair pigment system regeneration and expand melanocyte stem cell pools in a mouse model, suggesting potential applications for aging-related hair disorders.
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February 2019 in “Journal of pharmacological sciences” This study found that Bazhengsan significantly reduced inflammation and hyperplasia in male rats with nonbacterial prostatitis, indicating potential as a treatment for chronic prostatitis.
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January 2019 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that Adiantum capillus-veneris extract exhibited significant antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects in rats, likely due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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February 2019 in “Scientific reports” This study demonstrated that allopregnanolone administration caused significant scratching in atopic dermatitis mice, and ethanol-induced scratching may be linked to increased brain allopregnanolone levels.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that the E2-ANGPT2 pathway is involved in hair follicle regulation and that ANGPT2 treatment increased hair density in modeled female pattern hair loss, suggesting potential therapeutic use.
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June 2018 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that ferritin levels were positively associated with insulin resistance in non-diabetic Korean men and postmenopausal women, but not in premenopausal women.
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March 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Science and Engineering” This review highlights that nanoemulsions, especially those with droplet sizes under 200 nm, show promise in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics by improving drug stability, bioavailability, and reducing side effects, with potential applications in CNS diseases, cancer treatments, and skincare products.
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April 2024 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences” This study evaluated androgen-induced hair loss and anagen induction mouse models, finding that Minoxidil and Pyrilutamide significantly promoted hair growth by decreasing androgen receptor protein levels and enhancing the Wnt/β-Catenin signaling pathway, supporting their use in studying novel treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
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March 2021 in “Phytomedicine plus” This study in male rats found that Cernitin™ significantly relieved pain and decreased prostate weight in models of chronic prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia, suggesting an anti-inflammatory effect.
December 2025 in “Nature Communications” This study demonstrated that skin organoids derived from human stem cells can model cutaneous tuberculosis, revealing that fibrosis development in Mycobacterium tuberculosis-infected organoids is linked to the PI3K-AKT and AP1 pathways in fibroblasts, and suggesting the potential for antifibrotic treatment evaluation.