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November 2011 in “Journal of Analytical Toxicology” This review discusses the relevance of human androgen receptor action in sports doping and examines the potential of cell-based biological assays for detecting androgenic anabolic steroid use, without presenting new research findings.
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January 2021 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” In this study, human hair follicles showed varying expression of cholesterol transport proteins during the hair cycle, suggesting a potential role of cholesterol in hair growth and cycling.
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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that Twist1 and Tcf4 synergistically regulate the hair follicle induction ability of dermal papilla cells by forming a complex with β-catenin, enhancing their biological properties.
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April 2019 in “International journal of scientific research in biological science” This review discusses the natural habitat, taxonomy, phytochemical components, pharmacological activities, and potential medical applications of Tridax procumbens but reports no new experimental findings.
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January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study identified differentially expressed miRNAs between the telogen and anagen phases of hair growth in Wan Strain Angora rabbits, contributing to understanding miRNA-mediated regulation of rabbit hair follicle cycling.
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May 2018 in “Clinical chemistry” This case report described a 9-year-old girl initially suspected to have complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, whose laboratory tests later suggested an alternative diagnosis involving atypical steroid metabolism patterns and hormonal responses.
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May 2017 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” This study found that dietary supplementation with collagen, chondroitin sulfate, low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid, Pycnogenol®, and coenzyme Q10 significantly improved skin hydration, elasticity, nail hardness, and hair condition in patients with age-related dermatological changes after 12 weeks.
October 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this study of 131 healthy men aged 30 to 45, no relationship was found between androgen receptor gene polymorphisms related to androgen sensitivity and biological age markers, suggesting that other factors may influence the aging process independently of these genetic variations.
This study reports that in a rat model of myocardial infarction, Zn-Cu ion sequential therapy improved cardiac function and cardiomyocyte metabolic activity by precisely regulating ion concentrations and maintaining elevated levels of the Per2 protein, important for cellular repair.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study found that kinematic alignment in total knee arthroplasty leads to a higher proportion of patients requiring smaller femoral components compared to traditional mechanical alignment, with statistical significance observed in femoral sizing differences between the two groups.
March 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This study suggests that IL-33 promotes hair follicle changes and T cell infiltration in psoriatic mice and humans, contributing to psoriatic alopecia.
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January 2017 in “International journal of nanomedicine” This study found that Na CMC hydrogel loaded with PEG-coated silver nanoparticles demonstrated superior antibacterial and wound-healing efficacy compared to commercial silver sulfadiazine cream in a wound-healing model.
March 2000 in “Preventive Nutrition and Food Science” This study suggests that biotin-rich functional food may stimulate hair growth and prevent hair loss through improved cholesterol and lipid metabolism and blood flow in men.
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February 1998 in “Analytical Chemistry” Method detects finasteride in plasma at very low concentrations.
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May 2019 in “Pharmacological Research” This review discusses the isolation, structure, and bioactivity of lignans and neolignans from 2016 to mid-2018, reporting no new clinical results but highlighting their potential protective properties against diseases such as cancer and neurodegeneration.
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March 2017 in “Materials Science and Engineering: C” In this study, decellularized human amniotic membrane was found to promote wound healing and reduce scar formation in rats with full-thickness skin defects, compared to traditional clinical treatments.
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May 2020 in “Cell Death and Disease” This study generated FGF5-knockout Dorper sheep using the CRISPR/Cas9 system, resulting in significantly increased fine-wool and active hair-follicle density, and explored downstream signaling pathways for potential applications in androgen alopecia treatment.
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September 2019 in “ACS omega” This study found that AGO@HPC nanocomposite films demonstrated enhanced mechanical, anti-ultraviolet, and antibacterial properties, suggesting potential for use in antibacterial packaging and wound-dressing applications.
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February 2018 in “BMC Genomics” This paper reviews genome-based personalized medicine developments using Web services for analyzing SNPs in reproductive potential but reports no new clinical findings.
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August 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” This study reported that Panax ginseng extract significantly inhibited DKK-1-induced catagen-like changes in human hair follicles by promoting cell proliferation and reducing apoptosis, suggesting it may help mitigate hair loss associated with DKK-1.
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June 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study identified aging-related epigenetic and transcriptomic biomarkers and suggested that curcumin might target and inhibit the JUN gene, implicating potential therapeutic strategies against aging.
June 2015 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” This review discusses the role of growth factors in hair physiology and their involvement in conditions like androgynous and focal alopecia, reporting no new clinical findings.
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January 1993 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” This study reports a method for efficiently synthesizing chromeno-pyrimidine-N-oxides in good to excellent yields, confirmed by X-ray analysis, through a reaction between 4-chloro-3-formylcoumarin and aromatic carboximide oximes.
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February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” This study found that antisense oligonucleotides can significantly reduce androgen receptor expression in cultured human sebocytes and may offer new therapeutic possibilities for androgen-associated skin diseases.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Herbmed Pharmacology” This review examines the therapeutic benefits, chemical composition, and medicinal uses of Delphinium species, along with their toxic effects; it reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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August 2019 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry” This study identified novel 4-Amino-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-one analogs as potent androgen receptor antagonists that show strong antiproliferative activity against prostate cancer cells, suggesting them as potential lead compounds for therapy development.
June 2013 in “Revista cubana de plantas medicinales” This study found that Sida cordifolia collected in Colombia is a good source of steroidal saponins, which may contribute to its antioxidant and antifungal properties.
December 2020 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” This review discusses the role of neurosteroids and androgens throughout different life stages, noting the potential disruptions caused by 5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride, but no new clinical results are reported.