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January 2017 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” The enzyme 5α-reductase is key in causing psychotic-like effects from sleep deprivation.
27 citations,
May 2015 in “Neuropharmacology” Dutasteride protects dopamine neurons in Parkinson's mice, but Finasteride doesn't.
26 citations,
May 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Cheonggukjang may help prevent and manage various diseases and improve overall health, but its odor and safety concerns need addressing.
26 citations,
October 2018 in “Clinical & Translational Oncology” Spanish experts provided guidelines for treating skin side effects in cancer patients on new therapies, stressing early action and teamwork.
26 citations,
October 2014 in “Andrologia” Infertile men are more likely to produce sperm with abnormal chromosome numbers, which can affect pregnancy success and embryo health.
26 citations,
November 1993 in “Progress in Neuro-psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry” Treatment during development affects hormone balance and sexual behavior in male rats.
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February 2019 in “Genomics” Cashmere and milk goats have different hair growth cycles and gene expressions, which could help improve wool production.
25 citations,
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25 citations,
May 2003 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” Steroid Sulfatase inhibitors show promise in treating hormone-dependent disorders like cancers, hair loss, and acne, with 667COUMATE being a potential candidate for breast cancer treatment trials.
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August 2016 in “Revue Neurologique” Gilles de la Tourette syndrome is treatable, with behavioral therapy as a recommended first option and other treatments available for more severe cases.
21 citations,
October 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific gene change plus an additional mutation in the same gene cause hereditary trichilemmal cysts.
21 citations,
April 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Metabolic syndrome linked to female hair loss; waist size and high blood pressure important factors.
20 citations,
October 2018 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” Dutasteride does not impair mental function in elderly men with enlarged prostate.
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December 2016 in “The journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics/The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics” Certain drugs increase calcium levels in cancer cells by triggering internal calcium release.
19 citations,
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19 citations,
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15 citations,
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15 citations,
April 2003 in “Journal of dermatology” Alopecia areata causes hair loss due to an immune attack on hair follicles, influenced by genetics and environment.
14 citations,
June 2016 in “Hypertension research” New method uses hair follicle cells to estimate human body clock phase, potentially improving sleep disorder diagnosis.
12 citations,
April 2018 in “Physiology & Behavior” Finasteride raises suicide-linked aggression and stops clozapine's positive effects in schizophrenia animals.
11 citations,
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October 2018 in “Sexual medicine reviews” Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.
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January 2020 in “BMC Neuroscience” Male tissue has more cell death than female tissue after ischemia, and some neurosteroids only protect female cells.