489 citations
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June 2005 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that human scalp hair follicles can respond to corticotropin releasing hormone stimulation similarly to the classical HPA axis, including up-regulating cortisol production and activating neuroendocrine feedback loops.
122 citations
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October 2013 in “PEDIATRICS” This study observed that cortisol concentrations in hair, indicating prolonged stress, are correlated between mothers and young children, suggesting potential heritable traits or maternal influence.
76 citations
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February 2015 in “Industrial Crops and Products” This study identified over 40 phytochemical compounds in the leaves and flowers of Bituminaria bituminosa, predominantly glycosylated flavonoids from apigenin, using advanced chromatographic techniques.
37 citations
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February 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” This study suggests that true binary and ternary inclusion complexes were formed between finasteride and 2-hydroxypropyl-ß-cyclodextrin, with or without the addition of specific polymers.
25 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that in a transgenic mouse model, β-HPV infection led to increased skin thickness and proliferation of specific keratinocyte stem cells, which may contribute to squamous cell carcinoma development.
24 citations
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October 2018 in “Addiction Biology” This study found that alcohol dependence is associated with altered HPA axis functioning, with AD patients showing higher hair cortisol concentrations and reduced ACTH and cortisol levels, irrespective of childhood maltreatment history.
23 citations
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May 2013 in “Virology” This study found that HPV16 oncogene expression in multipotent epithelial stem cells led to abnormal mobilization, altering their quiescence without affecting other stem cell markers, suggesting a distinct stem cell compartment.
20 citations
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July 2011 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that HPV-150 and HPV-151 are rare genotypes with a preference for skin tissue, detected in some cases of skin lesions with generally low viral loads.
19 citations
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December 2002 in “Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies” This study developed and validated a high-performance liquid chromatographic method for identifying finasteride and its degradation products, showing excellent resolution and sensitivity under various decomposition conditions.
14 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of analytical & bioanalytical techniques” This research discusses a validated HPTLC method for simultaneously determining Tamsulosin Hydrochloride and Finasteride in bulk and pharmaceutical dosage forms but reports no new clinical results.
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.
10 citations
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May 2020 in “Advances in Polymer Technology” This study found that melatonin-loaded nanoparticles improved antidepressant effects and HPA axis regulation in pinealectomized rats, compared to free melatonin, through controlled-release properties.
9 citations
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January 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that human hair follicles can function like a peripheral hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, synthesizing cortisol in response to corticotropin-releasing hormone and adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulation.
8 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry” This study developed a reliable HPLC-UV/Vis method to determine aluminum phthalocyanine chloride in skin, supporting its use in skin permeation studies for photodynamic therapy of cutaneous tumors.
7 citations
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February 2014 in “Talanta” This study developed an advanced HPLC-ESI-ion trap MS(n) method for the structural identification of cyclosporin A analogs CyA and CyC and reported the first MS(n)-aided identification of a new CyA analog.
6 citations
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May 2021 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” This study identified and characterized progenitor cells from equine feet that may play a role in the pathogenesis and recovery of laminitis, suggesting potential therapeutic targets for treatment.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of analytical & bioanalytical techniques” This study evaluated a hair growth gel with Hibiscus rosa sinensis, Eclipta alba, and Solanum nigrum extracts, demonstrating consistent homogeneity, 5 α-reductase inhibitory activity, and no skin irritation.
4 citations
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January 1993 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)” This study developed a highly sensitive fluorescent assay for measuring enzyme activity in single hair follicles, allowing the efficient analysis of over 100 samples per day.
3 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study found that human placenta hydrolysate effectively inhibited atopic dermatitis development in stimulated human cells and a mouse model, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent for related skin diseases.
2 citations
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December 2021 in “BMC veterinary research” This study found that long-term use of difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion in dogs can lead to HPA axis suppression and potentially cause iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism, with localized alopecia suspected due to dermal absorption.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Discover Chemistry.” This study explored the optimization of phytochemicals from Alstonia boonei to develop potential 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, finding promising analogs with enhanced binding affinity and stability compared to Finasteride, warranting further experimental validation.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that newly developed nanogels for transdermal delivery of finasteride were stable, showed excellent drug permeation through the skin, and ensured biocompatibility without causing irritation or toxicity.
2 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This study developed a straightforward HPTLC method for detecting nicotine and cotinine in human plasma and urine, concluding that liquid-liquid extraction with methanol: chloroform: ammonia achieved optimal separation and is applicable for forensic analysis of lethal nicotine intoxication.
2 citations
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June 2003 in “PubMed” The two finasteride formulations are bioequivalent.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” This study developed an effective and reliable HPTLC method for the simultaneous measurement of linoleic acid and oleanolic acid in Eclipta alba.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study found that sexual trauma, particularly occurring between ages 5-7, was significantly associated with blunted hair cortisol levels, revealing a potential critical developmental stage affecting HPA axis function. No significant link was observed between cortisol reactivity and other adverse childhood experiences or stressors.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Pharmaceutica Analytica Acta” This study found petroleum ether to be more effective than methanol at extracting β-sitosterol from Eclipta alba, with higher concentrations detected using HPTLC and HPLC methods. The extracted materials contained metals within safety limits.
1 citations
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October 2005 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” This study found that in pregnant rats, the suppression of ACTH responses to IL-1β is linked to the action of endogenous opioids and AP, with AP potentially inducing opioid inhibition through increased pENK-A expression.
1 citations
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January 2005 in “Chinese Journal of Hospital Pharmacy” This study developed a stable and reliable HPLC-ESI-MS method for determining finasteride levels in human plasma, suitable for pharmacokinetic studies.
This study concluded that combining letrozole with cabergoline improved ovulation and clinical pregnancy rates in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome and hyperprolactinemia compared to letrozole alone.