286 citations
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June 2012 in “Nature Immunology” In this study, researchers found that mouse hair follicles recruit Langerhans cells by secreting chemokines, acting as key portals for these cells in both mice and humans.
November 2019 in “Synapse” This study found that the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride affected phasic and tonic GABA A receptor-mediated currents differently in the thalamic reticular and ventrobasal nuclei of mice, suggesting endogenous neurosteroid modulation of these receptors.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience” This study discusses the complex roles and effects of brain-synthesized sex neurosteroids, highlighting sex differences in their concentrations and their varied impacts on synaptic plasticity, cognitive behavior, and aging-related cognitive decline.
June 2021 in “SWU eJournals System (Srinakharinwirot University)” The study found that cyproterone acetate could be released over 15 days using coconut oil mixed with certain wax inhibitors, though further safety studies are needed.
36 citations
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July 2005 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” This study suggests that both the central biosynthesis and metabolism of progesterone to 3α,5α‐THP in the ventral tegmental area are crucial for facilitating lordosis in female rats.
9 citations
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September 2010 in “Immunology Endocrine & Metabolic Agents - Medicinal Chemistry” This article reviews how sex hormones and their analogues are used to treat diseases like autoimmune disorders and cancer, and discusses potential applications in infectious and parasitic diseases, without reporting new clinical results.
46 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of Integrative Plant Biology” This study found that calmodulin 7 (CaM7) inhibits the calcium channel CNGC14 in root hairs, affecting their polar growth by controlling calcium signaling.
In this study, researchers found that substance P and calcitonin-gene-related peptide have distinct roles in the regulation of hair growth in mice, suggesting potential therapeutic targets for hair growth manipulation.
57 citations
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March 2022 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that methanol extract from Anisomeles indica has significant antidepressant and antidiarrheal effects in animal models and notable anti-inflammatory activity in vitro.
December 2006 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the role of adipose tissue as an endocrine organ affecting skin physiology and suggests a complex interaction between adipocytes and the skin as part of the broader endocrine system, but provides no new clinical results.
41 citations
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May 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study observed that in Japanese females, hair lipid composition showed significant correlations, suggesting CH and CERs may act as a barrier against sebum-derived lipids.
5 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This review examines the interconnected roles of bone, adipose tissue, and the central nervous system in regulating energy balance, providing no new experimental results.
7 citations
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April 2006 in “Experimental Neurology” Finasteride blocks deoxycorticosterone's anticonvulsant effects in infant rats, but indomethacin doesn't.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” In this study, intrathecal progesterone administration initially worsened mechanical allodynia in mice after nerve injury, but later reduced pain when applied during the maintenance phase, highlighting distinct roles for cytochrome P450c17 and 5α-reductase in neuropathic pain modulation.
January 2026 in “Biocell” This review discusses the potential of gut microbiota-derived exosomes as drug delivery systems and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight their promise for precision medicine.
56 citations
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April 2019 in “The Plant Journal” This study found that CNGC 6, CNGC 9, and CNGC 14 are crucial for maintaining calcium oscillations necessary for normal root hair growth in plants, with mutations leading to defects like swelling and bursting.
48 citations
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January 2003 In this study, researchers isolated and identified diverse endophytes from plants in Asia, finding that these microorganisms have significant potential for producing useful metabolites, including enzymes and antibiotics.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that sulfated CCK octapeptide reduces psoriasis-like skin inflammation in mice, suggesting a new pathophysiological role for CCK in regulating epidermal inflammation.
19 citations
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January 2011 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” The study found that social isolation in mice increases the sensitivity of their hippocampal synapses to ethanol's inhibitory effects on long-term potentiation, an effect preventable by finasteride.
16 citations
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November 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This review examines how different prostanoids and their receptors affect hair growth but provides no new clinical results; it highlights potential implications for treating hair disorders.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” In this study, researchers analyzed the effects of 100% natural essential oils on psycho-emotional states, finding changes in brain activity, stress levels, and overall condition, suggesting a potential for self-correction programs.
10 citations
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February 2017 in “European journal of neuroscience/EJN. European journal of neuroscience” This study found that local synthesis of 17β-estradiol and 5α-dihydrotestosterone, combined with specific stimulation patterns, is crucial in determining the direction and strength of long-term synaptic effects in the hippocampal CA1 region of male rat slices.
60 citations
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December 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” In this laboratory study, ASC-conditioned medium showed higher therapeutic potential than extracellular vesicles alone in reducing inflammation and catabolic activity in human chondrocytes with an osteoarthritis phenotype, highlighting its possible use in osteoarthritis management.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found an increased number of perivascular mast cells and upregulated CB1 expression in patients with IgA vasculitis compared to healthy individuals, suggesting potential involvement in the disease's pathogenesis and inflammation.
11 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of molecular endocrinology” This review discusses differences in ERβ signaling between rodents and humans and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for further research in humans before using ERβ agonists clinically.
7 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study identified orally available itaconate derivatives that improve cellular permeability and bioavailability, with specific POC-based prodrugs showing significant inhibition of inflammatory cytokines in human epidermal keratinocytes and favorable oral pharmacokinetics, highlighting their potential for treating systemic and skin disorders.
32 citations
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December 2009 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, DHT was associated with increased production of proinflammatory cytokines IL-6 and TNF-α in cultured sebocytes, suggesting a role in acne pathophysiology beyond sebum production.
28 citations
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September 2021 in “EMBO reports” In this study, researchers used cryo-electron microscopy to reveal how the natural compound osthole inhibits TRPV3 channels by binding to specific sites, changing the channel's conformation.
34 citations
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April 2014 in “Psychopharmacology” This review discusses the pharmacological properties and physiological regulation of neuroactive steroids, focusing on their varied responses to stress and ethanol in rats, mice, and humans, but it reports no new findings.
20 citations
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June 2024 in “Journal of Autoimmunity” This study found that in rheumatoid arthritis patients, inflammatory macrophages activate steroid metabolism to increase glucocorticoid and androgen production, which helps suppress inflammation and attenuate hyperproliferation in synovial fibroblasts, with notable disturbances seen in postmenopausal women due to diminished inactive steroid precursors.