1 citations
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May 2020 in “Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry” This study developed a novel smart deoxyribozyme-based fluorescent sensor that efficiently detects androgen receptor mRNA with high selectivity and can be adapted to target various nucleic acid sequences.
May 2024 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers examined androgen receptor activity in the adult mouse brain and found specific expression in key brain areas, which could inform understanding of cognitive side effects in humans undergoing androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer.
29 citations
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July 2014 in “PloS one” In this study, Meis1 was found to regulate epidermal homeostasis and act as a proto-oncogenic factor in skin tissues, with differences in expression patterns between normal and tumor cells.
May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” In this review, an association was reported between early-onset androgenetic alopecia and several health conditions like obesity and cardiovascular disease, with genetic and therapeutic research ongoing to improve treatment.
5 citations
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April 2014 in “International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology” This study concluded that prepubertal girls with hypertrichosis have androgen receptors with enhanced sensitivity, which may contribute to their increased body hair growth.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Diagnostics” This review discussed the variability in measuring serum testosterone levels and emphasized the need for standardizing testing and sharing updated treatment protocols to manage male hypogonadism effectively. It also highlighted the importance of considering secondary hypogonadism causes and suggested consulting with endocrinologists for optimal management.
November 2024 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study found that hair steroid analysis effectively detected increased hormone levels from both a single testosterone dose and laboratory-induced stress, revealing individual context factors like relationship status also impact hair hormone concentrations.
24 citations
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April 2014 in “Oncotarget” This study found that minoxidil suppressed androgen receptor functions and stability, suggesting its potential use in treating diseases related to the androgen-AR pathway.
37 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” This study found that a novel IKZF1 mutation, p.L188V, is linked to juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus and alters B-cell activation by disrupting normal DNA binding.
January 2026 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Androgenetic alopecia treatments focus on reducing hair loss by targeting hormones, with new therapies showing promise but needing more research.
10 citations
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March 2021 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that specific genetic variants in the CYP21A2 and CYP19A1 genes were associated with severe acne vulgaris among Han Chinese, particularly in male patients.
1 citations
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November 2021 in “Biomedicines” This review elaborates on the concept of cutaneous mosaicism and its link to acneiform conditions, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “RSC Advances” This study reported that a new formulation of finasteride solid lipid nanoparticles, combined with LPC and NTC, enhanced hair growth in mice without visible skin reactions, suggesting it could effectively manage androgenetic alopecia.
41 citations
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July 2018 in “Frontiers in Neurology” This study suggests that myotonic dystrophies may qualify as segmental progeroid disorders due to molecular and clinical similarities with typical progeroid syndromes.
30 citations
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June 2010 in “Endocrine Related Cancer” In this study, dutasteride more effectively reduced prostate cancer cell viability than finasteride in vitro, but did not significantly alter the angiogenic response.
63 citations
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August 2022 in “Diagnostics” This review discusses hirsutism in women with PCOS who present with normal androgen levels and highlights diagnostic challenges, reporting no new clinical findings.
47 citations
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April 2021 in “BMC Medical Genomics” This systematic review and meta-analysis reported potential risk variants for acne in genes related to inflammation and sebaceous gland function, including TNF, CYP17A1, and FST, across diverse populations.
36 citations
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study highlights the importance of understanding the roles of hyperandrogenemia and insulin resistance in the development and progression of PCOS, emphasizing further research to clarify their mutual influence.
29 citations
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review discusses the dual role of testosterone in COVID-19 progression and suggests its importance in understanding the disease's mechanisms, highlighting the need for further targeted research.
23 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Nanjing Medical University” This study found that higher BMI in PCOS patients at a Chinese clinic was associated with functional disorders of androgen excess, suggesting BMI may predict hyperandrogenism in this population.
18 citations
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July 2015 in “Drug Healthcare and Patient Safety” This review discusses the benefits and cardiovascular risks of androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer patients, noting that optimizing cardiovascular risk factors is important when using ADT.
11 citations
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January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” 8 citations
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January 2022 in “BMC Biology” This study found that the gene SRD5A1, associated with methylation changes due to early-life environment, may play a role in altering reproductive phenotypes in women by delaying pubertal onset and decreasing ovarian reserve.
8 citations
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January 2021 in “Fermentation” This article discusses the potential role of probiotics and synbiotics in managing hirsutism through insulin resistance but reports no new clinical results, calling for further research.
5 citations
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November 2003 in “Biomedical Papers of the Faculty of Medicine of Palacký University, Olomouc Czech Republic” This review explores the key factors influencing hair growth implicated in androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Andrology” This review discusses the structure and function of the testes in male reproduction and development, noting the complex hormonal regulation within the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Springer eBooks” 1 citations
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May 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Non-classical 21 hydroxylase deficiency is an underdiagnosed cause of female hair loss and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
July 2026 in “JAAD reviews.” Female Pattern Hair Loss affects women's quality of life, with limited treatment options and a need for more research.