December 2025 in “The AAPS Journal” Finasteride and dutasteride's effects are mainly due to target binding saturation and slow enzyme turnover.
January 2026 in “RSC Advances” This study used a zebrafish model and advanced mass spectrometry to identify 11 metabolites of epristeride, revealing significant effects on purine metabolism and aromatic amino acid biosynthesis, which may aid in developing anti-doping detection methods.
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March 2001 in “Environmental Health Perspectives” Small hormonal imbalances can cause significant health problems, so more sensitive testing for hormone-disrupting chemicals is needed.
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August 2019 in “Environmental research” This study found that the Pseudomonas sp. T5-6-I strain significantly increased selenium accumulation and root hair density in Brassica oleracea, highlighting its potential for phytoremediation and biofortification.
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January 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that biotin supplementation is common among patients at a dermatology clinic despite a lack of evidence for its dermatologic benefits and potential interference with lab tests.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This study reviewed reports on interactions between psychotropic drugs and natural beverages, finding that substances like grapefruit juice and St John's wort can significantly affect drug metabolism, emphasizing the need for physician-patient education on drug administration to prevent harmful interactions.
October 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications” This study investigated improving Finasteride's water solubility using trimethyl-β-cyclodextrin (TM-β-CD) and β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) as carriers, finding that β-CD improved Fin's cumulative release, while TM-β-CD enhanced its solubility, with computational data supporting these outcomes.
This study observed that, after 90 hours of light exposure, Finasteride retained 57% of its concentration, whereas Diclofenac and Naproxen retained only 12% and 9%, respectively.
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January 1966 in “PubMed”
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June 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review describes advanced drug delivery systems for dithranol aimed at overcoming stability issues and skin irritation seen in conventional formulations, highlighting options like nanoparticles and liposomes for improved psoriasis treatment.
January 2024 in “Bioanalysis” 5 citations
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December 2023 in “Materials” This review paper highlights the development and application of organic and biogenic nanocarriers for delivering bioactives, focusing on eco-friendly and sustainable nanotechnology strategies while addressing challenges like toxicity and paving the way for future innovations in green solution approaches.
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August 2022 in “Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety” This study developed and validated a method using hair samples to simultaneously detect bisphenols and parabens, enabling the quantification of these endocrine disruptors in a hospital population’s hair.
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December 1989 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition” This study found that intestinal uptake of pantothenic acid in mice was not affected by dietary levels but may increase slightly in late-stage deficiency, though likely not significantly.
This study reported that pentoxifylline-loaded liposomes, optimized using a statistical design method, achieved a maximum encapsulation efficiency of 84.23% and a controlled 72-hour drug release, potentially improving therapeutic delivery of the drug with limited bioavailability.
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January 2011 in “Brunel University Research Archive (BURA) (Brunel University London)” This study suggests that dutasteride does not present a significant risk to wild fish populations at typical environmental concentrations, but its notable bioaccumulation requires further investigation.
February 2023 in “American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences” The researchers reported that hair bio element median derivatives bioassay is an effective and reliable method for evaluating the nutritional status of various bio elements, offering a non-invasive approach for nutritional health surveillance and precision medicine.
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January 1994 in “PubMed” This study found that the metabolism of finasteride in rat hepatic microsomes involves key hydroxylation steps, highlighting the role of a novel enzyme in 6 alpha-hydroxylation.
July 2026 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This research highlights the crucial roles of B vitamins in metabolism, neurological processes, and DNA functions, and describes emerging therapies that enhance vitamin absorption and therapeutic potential.
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May 1984 in “Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition” In this study, a 54-year-old woman with short bowel syndrome developed biotin deficiency and associated symptoms while on home parenteral nutrition lacking biotin, which improved significantly after supplementation.
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March 2019 in “Environmental Chemistry Letters” This review examines the role of cyclodextrins in improving the solubility, stability, and bioavailability of steroid drugs but does not report new experimental findings.
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March 2011 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Some chemicals absorbed through the skin can cause serious health problems.
September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology Case Reports” This study identified that biotin ingestion led to interference in immunoassay results, falsely indicating high testosterone and insulin levels in a 28-year-old female patient, thus complicating her clinical assessment and treatment planning until recognized and resolved.
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February 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” In this study, researchers observed that dietary vitamin D intake and light exposure play a crucial role in vitamin D metabolism in mice, suggesting similar importance for human health in maintaining optimal vitamin D levels.
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December 2005 in “The Plant Cell” This study found that the BIK1 gene in Arabidopsis thaliana modulates defense responses to pathogens and is essential for normal root growth and development.
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September 2016 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” This review explores how colloidal drug delivery systems can enhance the stability, absorption, and bioavailability of phytochemicals, potentially rediscovering ancient compounds' therapeutic benefits and overcoming limitations like poor solubility and bioavailability.
August 2024 in “Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences” This review consolidates existing research showing that lower SHBG levels are significantly associated with adverse reproductive, metabolic, and cardiovascular outcomes, suggesting its importance as a marker in managing various health conditions.
November 2025 in “Molecules” This review examines recent advancements in green and emerging microextraction techniques, such as SPME and DLLME, for more sustainable hormone detection in biological samples, emphasizing environmentally friendly solvents and bioanalytical applications.
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September 2018 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study extended a skin diffusion model to include a porous pathway, effectively explaining the permeability of both polar and lipophilic solutes through the stratum corneum.
January 2023 in “Radiation and Risk Bulletin of the National Radiation and Epidemiological Registry” In this study, heifers exposed to thyroid irradiation up to 30 Gy showed changes in thyroid hormone levels but tended toward recovery, without affecting immunity or productivity.