April 2022 in “SDÜ Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” In this study, sodium benzoate at the No Adverse Effect Level dose adversely affected kidney and liver function and increased oxidative stress and genotoxicity in prepubertal rats.
January 2020 in “Ayurline: IJ-RIM” This study found that Eclipta alba Hassk. (Bhrungraj) significantly inhibited the growth of human liver cancer cells, suggesting its potential as an anticancer agent.
February 2018 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” This study concluded that macrophage iron retention due to Ferroportin inactivation hinders skin wound healing but does not affect liver damage or fibrogenesis in a mouse model.
This study found that deleting the Mad2l1 gene in mice leads to rapid onset of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and liver cancer due to induced chromosomal instability.
April 2016 in “Annals of laboratory medicine” The researchers reported that epitestosterone treatment reduced eicosanoid levels generated by cyclooxygenases and lipoxygenases in rabbit liver samples with carrageenan-induced inflammation.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most children with skin inflammation taking methotrexate had lab abnormalities, but liver issues often improved without changing the medication dose.
January 2009 in “Chinese Journal of Evidence-Based Pediatrics” This study reports that neonatal lupus erythematosus can involve various clinical manifestations, such as heart and liver impairments, with a long-term prognosis that may include progression to other autoimmune diseases in childhood.
January 1982 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This review discusses the therapeutic effects of vitamins, highlighting risks such as liver damage from prolonged high doses of vitamin A and hypercalcemia from excessive vitamin D, while noting a case of allergic reaction to vitamin B12.
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May 2016 in “Genes” This review explains the genetic diversity of sheep wool keratin-associated protein genes and explores how this variation might be leveraged for selective breeding to enhance wool fiber traits.
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December 2024 in “Nano Research” In a study on diabetic mice, researchers developed a protein-based hydrogel that leverages zinc ions and the natural compound phellopterin to promote cutaneous nerve regeneration, angiogenesis, and tissue remodeling in diabetic wounds, highlighting its potential for advanced wound therapy.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Biomedical Engineering” This review highlights the potential of drug repurposing to offer faster and more cost-effective solutions compared to traditional drug development methods by leveraging existing medications for new uses; however, regulatory and intellectual property challenges remain significant barriers.
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August 1981 in “BMJ” This study found that while sodium valproate improved seizure control in children with epilepsy, it often led to increased weight gain, with no severe side effects like liver disease or pancreatitis reported.
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January 2013 in “Biomaterials” This study characterized keratin-based biomaterials that self-assemble into hydrogels, demonstrating their potential to achieve hemostasis in a lethal liver injury model through specific biomaterial-receptor interactions.
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October 1982 in “The Journal of Pathology” This study found that high-dose Cyclosporin A in rats led to significant functional and structural changes, including liver, kidney, and immune system alterations, along with behavioral and hematological effects.
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February 1991 in “Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain” In this study, two-thirds of patients with persistent chronic daily headache significantly improved with divalproex sodium treatment, while liver functions remained unaffected.
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February 2021 in “PLoS Computational Biology” This study found that securinine and ajmaline significantly inhibited hepatocellular carcinoma cell viability and induced apoptosis, with securinine showing lower toxicity to normal liver cells.
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April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Graft-versus-host disease is a complication where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body, often affecting the skin, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.
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January 2003 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study identified novel compounds from Bombax ceiba stem bark, including shamimicin, with potent hypotensive effects, and reported that a specific fraction had adverse effects on heart, liver, and kidneys in mice.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” In this cell study, Eclipta alba extract inhibited cancer cell proliferation and induced apoptosis, showing potential antiproliferative and anti-metastasis effects on liver and related cancer cell lines.
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May 2012 in “Applied Water Science” In this study, contaminated drinking water in Dakahlyia governorate was linked to health issues like hair loss, renal failure, and liver cirrhosis, attributed to industrial and agricultural pollutants.
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February 1999 in “Biochemical Journal” This study found that transgenic mice overexpressing the SSAT gene under a metallothionein promoter suffered delayed hair loss and were highly sensitive to polyamine analogues, which led to significant liver changes and mortality.
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April 2011 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” This study found that long-term flutamide treatment reduced hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss, but liver-related dropouts were minimized at a very low dose of 62.5 mg/day.
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January 1977 in “Dermatology” This study found that the retinoic acid derivative Ro 10-9359 cleared psoriasis lesions in over half of the patients, but most experienced side effects, including skin issues and altered liver enzyme levels.
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July 1987 in “Journal of toxicology and environmental health” This study found that rats fed diets with heated corn or peanut oil showed signs of toxicity, including liver and kidney weight increases, diarrhea, and ceased spermatogenesis, compared to those consuming fresh oils.
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November 1985 in “American Journal of Veterinary Research” This study observed that cattle grazing all-grass or grass-legume pastures showed varying mineral concentrations in hair, blood, urine, and liver, with significant correlations between hair and serum magnesium and copper levels.
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March 1986 in “The American journal of medicine” This study presented two cases of chronic hypervitaminosis A in adults, highlighting the first reported instance of hepatic cirrhosis due to long-term beef liver consumption.
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May 2021 in “Nature Communications” In this study, a dual recombinase-mediated genetic system showed that cavity macrophages accumulate on the surface of visceral organs during lung and liver injury but do not penetrate or contribute to tissue repair.
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January 2021 in “GeroScience” This study found that administering spermidine to aged mice for six months significantly reduced various age-related conditions, including brain, heart, kidney, liver issues, and hair loss, possibly due to decreased telomere attrition.
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March 2008 in “Nature clinical practice endocrinology & metabolism” A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.
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July 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” This case report describes a 27-year-old man hospitalized with fatigue, myalgias, weakness, profound weight loss, and abnormal liver function, leading to a diagnosis after chest imaging revealed pneumomediastinum.