38 citations
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June 2018 in “Archives of Toxicology” This review suggests that skin may largely protect itself from CYP-generated reactive metabolites due to higher conjugating enzyme activities, while highlighting limitations in modeling human skin metabolism experimentally.
36 citations
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June 2019 in “eLife” This study introduces MicrobeFDT, a tool that clusters chemically similar compounds and links them to gut microbial enzymes and toxicities, demonstrating its utility by uncovering previously unknown metabolism of the cancer drug altretamine.
31 citations
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January 2017 in “Phytotherapy Research” This review reports on the traditional and ethnopharmacological uses of Ziziphus jujuba Mills, noting its increasing global popularity for treating various ailments, but highlights that its acceptance into the European Pharmacopoeia remains unresolved due to scientific and regulatory challenges.
28 citations
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September 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review discusses various resveratrol derivative patents for therapeutic, nutraceutical, and cosmetic use, but reports no clinical results and notes that claims of improved efficacy lack trial evidence.
26 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, researchers examined the physiological benefits of Cheonggukjang, a salt-free fermented soybean paste, highlighting its various health-promoting components that may contribute to improved heart health, diabetes management, and cancer prevention, among other benefits.
24 citations
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October 2022 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” This review discusses the pharmacological actions of mangiferin and the potential of delivery carriers to overcome its limitations, but reports no new clinical results.
24 citations
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December 2013 in “Sexual medicine reviews” This review discusses persistent sexual and nonsexual adverse effects of the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride in younger men, including erectile dysfunction, low libido, and depression. It reports no new clinical results but emphasizes further research is needed.
22 citations
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November 2014 in “Psychiatric Clinics of North America” This article reviews stress-related skin reactions, psychodermatology, and neuropsychiatric skin manifestations, and reports no new clinical results.
22 citations
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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.
18 citations
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November 1994 in “Histochemical Journal” This study explored the localization of phenolsulphotransferase in human embryonic and fetal kidneys, finding distinct patterns of PST immunoreactivity in developing mesonephric and metanephric structures over time.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This review discusses the role of inheritance, androgens, and microinflammation in androgenetic alopecia and suggests some plant-based folk remedies may help address these factors but reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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October 2010 in “Pharmacogenomics” This study constructed a panel of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic genes, revealing that current SNP chips insufficiently capture many drug-response gene variants, highlighting the need for complementary genetic approaches.
12 citations
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April 2016 in “Chinese Medicine” The research identified 12 antioxidant compounds in Polygonum multiflorum roots, suggesting these as quality markers for the plant's processed roots.
11 citations
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January 2016 in “Bipolar Disorder” This article reviews the uses, mechanisms, and side effects of valproate in treating bipolar disorder, noting its first-line status for several manic conditions but also highlighting serious risks such as fetal abnormalities.
11 citations
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April 2009 in “Pharmacotherapy” Minoxidil can cause deadly skin reaction; monitor patients closely.
9 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” This study validated a highly selective and fast LC–MS/MS method for accurately measuring levels of tadalafil and finasteride in human plasma, adhering to international bioanalytical guidelines.
7 citations
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June 2021 in “Cureus” This case report discusses minoxidil-induced anasarca as a potential side effect in patients using minoxidil for hypertension, emphasizing the importance of recognizing it for early diagnosis and management.
7 citations
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July 2015 in “Parasitology Research” This study found that the imidacloprid/flumethrin collar (Seresto®) is chemically compatible with major spot-on formulations and dermally and systemically safe for adult dogs and cats when used together.
6 citations
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September 2024 in “Metabolism and Target Organ Damage” This review discusses the role of skin enzymes in drug metabolism and emphasizes the need for models assessing enzyme activity to evaluate the safety and bioequivalence of topical generic drugs, highlighting efforts to standardize testing protocols for transdermal products.
6 citations
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October 2017 This review summarizes the antioxidant and anticarcinogenic properties of Indian Gooseberry, its phytochemical composition, and its use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, but reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This study found that androsterone glucuronate (ADT-G) was the only androgenic metabolite sensitive to detecting differences between adult women with acne and controls, and its levels decreased with systemic treatment.
4 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This meta-analysis reported that finasteride 1 mg/day significantly increased hair count in male androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo, but highlighted persistent sexual side effects and associated depression risk.
4 citations
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October 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses the roles of glucocorticoid and sex hormone receptors in the skin and their clinical importance, but reports no new research findings.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In this study, analysis of FDA data revealed a substantial risk of dermatologic adverse events with aromatase inhibitors, especially anastrozole and exemestane, highlighting the importance of dermatologic monitoring during such therapies.
2 citations
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December 2020 in “Phytomedicine plus” In this study, researchers found that taking Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana supplements for five days altered the urinary steroid profile in a way that may interfere with the steroidal module of the Athlete Biological Passport.
2 citations
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December 2013 in “Xenobiotica” This study found that the metabolic profile of finasteride in pigs closely matches that of humans, supporting the use of pigs for studying human drug metabolism.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study found that finasteride treatment of male rats led to changes in their male offspring's testicular gene expression, potentially affecting sperm function in response to odorant-like signals.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “Plant Archives/Plant archives” This review discusses the potential health benefits of Allium vegetables, especially their association with reduced cancer risk, but reports no new clinical outcomes.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study found that a combination of curcumin and piperine demonstrated moderate antioxidant activity, negligible cytotoxicity, and significant potential for promoting hair regrowth in rat models of alopecia, suggesting it could be a safe and effective natural alternative for managing hair loss.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlights the potential of wedelolactone from the plant Wedelia Chinensis, summarizing its reported pharmacological effects, including anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, antitumor, anti-osteoporosis activities, and organ protection based on existing in vitro and in vivo research findings.