September 2023 in “Small animal advances” This case report from Veterinary Clinical Complex, Kurumbapet, India, described a kitten with superficial dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum spp., which was successfully treated using itraconazole syrup, cetirizine, and a liver-supportive syrup, achieving complete recovery by the third week without adverse effects.
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December 2020 in “Natural Product Sciences” This study identified ten compounds from Eclipta prostrata, with some displaying potent inhibitory effects against α-glucosidase and acetylcholinesterase enzymes.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This publication presents a library of geometric medicines designed to selectively target pathogenic bacteria and fungi with high precision while minimizing ecological harm, available for free on a non-commercial basis.
June 2023 in “Small animal advances” In this case report, a 2-month-old Chippiparai pup in Puducherry, India, successfully received treatment for concurrent scabies and dermatophytosis using ivermectin, a topical acaricide solution, a dewormer, and an herbal immunostimulant, with no signs of toxicity.
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January 2022 in “Anais Da Academia Brasileira De Ciencias” This study found that essential oils from Hedychium spicatum showed anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antipyretic, and antioxidant activities, with site-specific variations in their effectiveness.
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August 2025 in “Fermentation” In this study, researchers produced a biosurfactant from yeast that effectively reduces surface tension, acts as a good oil emulsifier, demonstrates antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and exhibits no cytotoxicity, suggesting its potential use in eco-friendly cosmetic formulations.
March 2026 in “Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences” This study evaluated the antimicrobial activity of Albizia saponaria stem bark against microorganisms causing dandruff and fungal alopecia. It found that the hexane fraction exhibited potent antifungal effects comparable to ketoconazole, highlighting its potential as a natural therapeutic for dandruff.
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November 2021 in “FEBS Open Bio” In this study, molecular docking simulations and cell-based assays suggested that certain analogues of cepharanthine might possess anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity.
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January 2023 in “Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity” This study found that endophytic bacteria isolated from Leea indica leaves showed high antioxidant activity, suggesting they could be a novel source of natural antioxidants.
June 1993 in “Current opinion in therapeutic patents” This study reports that novel hexahydrobenzoquinolin compounds fully inhibited 5α-reductase activity in human genital skin fibroblasts, suggesting their potential for treating conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern baldness.
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May 2019 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” This study found that the antimicrobial peptide DPK-060 effectively reduced bacterial counts of Staphylococcus aureus and was safe for topical use in preclinical models, although nanocarrier encapsulation did not enhance its efficacy.
July 2023 in “Pharmacognosy Magazine” This study found that Cerasus serrulata extracts, when obtained through specific methods, demonstrate significant antioxidative and antibacterial properties, as well as potential anti-alopecia effects in a mouse model, potentially making them useful supplements for these purposes.
December 2023 in “FUDMA Journal of Sciences” In this study, researchers analyzed Vachellia nilotica and Senegalia ataxacantha from Katsina state, Nigeria, identifying various bioactive compounds in their shoots and suggesting their potential as raw materials for pharmaceutical antifungal therapies.
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that some synthesized heterocyclic derivatives showed promising 5α-reductase inhibitor, antiviral, and anti-tumor activities, surpassing several reference drugs in effectiveness.
January 2026 in “Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research” This study reported that zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized using Tridax procumbens leaf extract demonstrated significant antibacterial and anticancer activity, showing potential for applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical fields.
In this study, the ethanol extract of Tridax procumbens leaves exhibited antimicrobial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, with specific active compounds identified through GC-MS analysis that may contribute to its therapeutic potential.
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January 2021 in “International journal of general medicine” This case report describes an 8-year-old boy with impetigenic scabies on his scalp, which responded well to treatment with topical permethrin, oral antihistamines, and antibiotics.
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Oncology” In this study, lysocellin induced G1 phase arrest in human osteosarcoma cells, but diminished the cytotoxic efficacy of etoposide, while its derivative alopestatin may reduce etoposide-induced alopecia in a rat model.
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June 2002 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that several synthesized compounds were potent inhibitors of human steroid 5alpha-reductase type 2 and reduced prostate weights in treated rats, with compound 15 showing promise for potency in humans.
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March 2013 in “Revista de Investigaciones Veterinarias del Perú” This study found that a single application of 0.1% aqueous benzalkonium chloride solution effectively treated dermatomycosis caused by Trichophyton species in guinea pigs.
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September 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study reported that Juniperus sabina needle extract showed significant anti-butyrylcholinesterase activity, suggesting potential medicinal value due to high podophyllotoxin levels.
In this study, cepharanthine and tetrandrine demonstrated efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 in a cell-based infection assay, with cepharanthine showing a lower IC50 value.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this study, wounds treated with a combination of 0.02% Decamethoxine and Blastomunil showed enhanced healing and epithelization by the 14th day, leveraging the immunomodulatory and antimicrobial properties of the agents.
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April 2012 in “Molecular Biology Reports” This study isolated a thermophilic bacterial strain, Bacillus cereus, from soil that produces an extracellular protease; the enzyme effectively removed non-leather structures from animal pelts and was compatible with commercial detergents.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” This presentation highlighted future directions in acne care, emphasizing the roles of topical and oral antibiotics, as well as skin microbiome studies. It also described how clascoterone targets androgen receptors in hair follicles and sebaceous glands to reduce sebum production.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” In this study from a veterinary college, three cats with notoedric mange were treated with weekly subcutaneous injections of Ivermectin (0.2 mg/kg) combined with supportive therapy, leading to successful recovery over four weeks.
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that extracts from Geranium pyrenaicum show promising antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, and antiviral activities, particularly the methanolic extract's antiviral activity against HSV-1.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed and evaluated a hair serum using Murraya koenigii and Clitoria ternatea extracts, finding that the F3 formulation had strong antifungal activity and was effective in dandruff management, suggesting potential benefits for scalp health.
January 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” 9 citations
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March 2023 in “Chemosphere” This study found that exposure to certain pesticides may be associated with delayed sexual maturation in adolescent males.