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September 1982 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” This study identified a sulfotransferase activity in rat liver that catalyzes the sulfation of minoxidil, contributing to its delayed hypotensive effects.
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March 2022 in “Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling” This study identified a series of novel β-glucuronidase inhibitors that may help mitigate adverse effects of first-line anti-cancer drugs by targeting gut bacteria, based on virtual high-throughput screening findings.
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December 2005 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism” This study reports that riboflavin may increase enzymatic activity in a GCDH-deficient patient with specific mutations, but doesn't fully normalize urinary organic acid levels.
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January 1984 February 2026 in “UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)” This study found that cis-urocanic acid can engage in non-enzymatic reactions with reactive sulphur species, forming new metabolites, and suggests sulphide donors may protect against UVB-related toxicity.
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September 2021 in “F1000Research” This study found that the ABCG2 (Q191K) polymorphism increases the risk of hyperuricemia and hypercholesterolemia specifically in young Mexican males.
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June 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” GNPTAB gene is crucial for normal hair color in humans and mice.
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December 2015 in “BMC plant biology” This study provides evidence that five Hyp-O-GALT genes are crucial for AGP galactosylation and that AGP glycans are vital for various aspects of plant growth and development.
January 2026 in “Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry” This study developed a metal-free method for synthesizing sulfinimidate esters, showcasing their potential as versatile intermediates for enantioselective bond formation under mild conditions.
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April 1992 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” The authors concluded that plasma levels of 3α-diolG, ADTG, and DHTG in women with hyperandrogenic disorders primarily reflect adrenal androgen contributions rather than peripheral action, suggesting a potential index for treatment effectiveness.
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January 1997 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” This study found that human liver dehydroepiandrosterone sulfotransferase (DHEA ST) catalyzes the sulfate conjugation of minoxidil, indicating another pathway contributing to its metabolism in humans.
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March 2021 in “F1000Research” This study found that the ABCG2 (rs2231142) polymorphism was associated with an increased risk of hyperuricemia and hypercholesterolemia in young Mexican males.
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September 1990 in “Biochemical Journal” This study reports the purification of a specific sulphotransferase from rat liver that catalyzes the sulphation of minoxidil, potentially implicating it in minoxidil's bioactivation.
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November 1971 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” In this study, the researchers found that the absence of the NFI-C transcription factor delayed the hair growth cycle in mice by affecting key gene expressions and signaling pathways.
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October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” This review discusses the lack of long-term clinical studies on metformin's cardiovascular benefits in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting lifestyle changes as a crucial management strategy for reducing associated risks.
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February 1998 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” This study found that at least four different human sulfotransferase activities contribute to the sulfation of minoxidil, complicating predictions of individual responses based on ST levels.
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May 1974 in “American journal of diseases of children” This case report details a 4-year-old girl with arginosuccinic-aciduria, showing neurological symptoms and weakened hair, but the mechanisms behind these issues remain uncertain.
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October 2016 in “Epilepsia” This study demonstrated that the glycolytic inhibitor 2-deoxy-D-glucose enhances antiseizure effects by potentiating extrasynaptic tonic GABAergic inhibition through neurosteroidogenesis in hippocampal slices.
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December 2020 in “mSphere” This study identified a fungal sulfotransferase enzyme, FgSULT1, from *Fusarium graminearum*, expanding the sulfotransferase superfamily and offering new biocatalytic methods for producing bioactive sulfates.
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February 1972 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study found that a unique transglutaminase in guinea pig hair-follicles, distinct from liver transglutaminase, likely plays a role in forming protein cross-links via ε(γ-glutamyl)lysine bonds.
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May 1972 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This research found that the transfer reaction catalyzed by human plasma and guinea pig hair follicle transglutaminases aligns with a ping-pong mechanism involving peptide-bound glutamine.
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January 2016 in “Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity” This review discusses the biological effects and mechanisms of THSG in antiaging and related disease treatments but reports no new experimental findings.
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February 2009 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that the enzyme glutamine synthetase is distributed throughout the epidermis and its activity in keratinocytes is notably increased by ammonium ions, suggesting the skin serves as a reservoir for glutamine generation.
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July 2019 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that the CYP3A4 rs4646437 genotype was significantly associated with ALT elevation in Japanese patients undergoing asunaprevir plus daclatasvir therapy for chronic HCV infection, suggesting genotyping may help in monitoring patients safely.
This case report documents a 44-year-old female with Down's syndrome who was diagnosed with both rheumatoid arthritis and gouty arthritis, highlighting her specific clinical presentation and treatment regimen.
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July 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism” This study found that glioblastoma cells express key enzymes involved in androgen synthesis, suggesting these enzymes might be potential targets for new therapeutic strategies.
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August 1991 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics” This study observed that a low-protein, arginine-supplemented diet improved the abnormal hair appearance in untreated patients with argininosuccinic aciduria.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Gastroenterology” This study reported that the NUDT15 R139C genetic variant was significantly associated with thiopurine-induced leukocytopenia in Japanese inflammatory bowel disease patients, independent of 6-thioguanine nucleotide levels.