4 citations
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January 1998 in “Heterocycles” Researchers made two new compounds that could be used for medicine.
35 citations
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October 2015 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Tiny particles carrying roxithromycin can effectively target and deliver the drug to hair follicles without irritation.
This study identified ISX9 as a novel agonist of the Wnt/β‐catenin pathway, which promoted hair regrowth in mice and may offer a therapeutic approach for alopecia.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Curēus” This study identified significant trends in interest around selective androgen receptor modulators, with increasing attention contrasting stagnant or declining interest in post-cycle therapies and anabolic steroids, and calls for clinicians to use social and prescription data to adjust treatment protocols accordingly.
5 citations
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July 2021 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that proxalutamide improved immunologic, inflammatory, thrombotic, and oxygen markers in both female and male COVID-19 outpatients, which may support its association with lower hospitalization rates compared to standard care.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study analyzed randomized trials on low-level light therapy combined with minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia, reporting either superior or equivalent hair regrowth compared to minoxidil alone, with initial improvements tapering over time.
This study observed that both 15% topical Minoxidil and low-level laser therapy increased patient satisfaction in treating androgenetic alopecia, but physician satisfaction was higher for Minoxidil, despite it causing more side effects.
23 citations
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July 1979 in “Canadian journal of biochemistry” This study found that administering spironolactone or canrenone to castrated male rats significantly decreased the availability of cytoplasmic androgen receptor binding sites, suggesting canrenone mediates spironolactone's antiandrogenic effects in skin.
October 2023 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology” Custom software found that common allergy drugs might have new uses for various conditions and could improve survival in some cancers.
This study found that Dex-loaded hyaluronic acid hydrogel microneedles significantly reduced pain in an acute inflammatory visceral pain model without sedation, suggesting a promising and patient-friendly alternative to intravenous delivery.
9 citations
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August 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review examines compounds that activate IK1 channels, highlighting their potential for developing Kir channel agonists and addressing safety concerns, but does not report new experimental findings.
4 citations
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November 2018 in “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports” This report describes two cases of postmenopausal hyperandrogenism where GnRH analogue use suggested an ovarian source of excess androgens, leading to a diagnosis of benign ovarian tumors.
10 citations
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February 2017 in “European journal of neuroscience/EJN. European journal of neuroscience” This study found that local synthesis of 17β-estradiol and 5α-dihydrotestosterone, combined with specific stimulation patterns, is crucial in determining the direction and strength of long-term synaptic effects in the hippocampal CA1 region of male rat slices.
109 citations
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February 2018 in “CB/Current biology” This study concluded that the receptor-like kinase ERULUS, regulated by auxin, is crucial for modulating cell wall composition and pectin dynamics during root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
January 2025 in “Biomedicines” In this study, female rats given high doses of testosterone showed decreased endometrial thickness and lower mRNA levels of components in the LIF signalling pathway, indicating that excessive testosterone may negatively impact endometrial receptivity and potentially affect fertility.
June 2026 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” This study highlights the approval of orforglipron under the FDA's National Priority Voucher program, emphasizing its significance as a convenient oral treatment option with beneficial effects on glycemic and lipid profiles for diabetes and obesity management.
10 citations
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August 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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June 2021 in “General physiology and biophysics” In this study, minoxidil-induced vasodilation in rat aorta was found to be mediated by ATP-sensitive potassium channels and nitric oxide pathways, but was not significantly altered by lipid emulsion pretreatment.
9 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal of medical case reports” This study reports the first case of eyelash elongation and thickening in a patient with hypereosinophilic syndrome taking the Janus kinase inhibitor ruxolitinib.
March 2026 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports”
April 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study found that Lactobacillus acidophilus cell-free supernatant caused significant cytotoxicity, reduced migratory ability, and induced apoptosis in cervical cancer cell lines, suggesting its potential as a non-toxic adjunct therapy for cervical cancer.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” This study found that combining ISX-9 with mesenchymal stem cells enhanced their ability to reduce inflammation and repair lung damage in an acute lung injury model compared to using the cells alone.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” In this research, RNA expression analysis of scalp biopsies from lichen planopilaris patients revealed changes in specific genes after treatments with hydroxychloroquine, narrow band UVB, or low level laser light therapy, suggesting potential biomarkers and implicating M2 macrophages in the disease's immunopathogenesis.
24 citations
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October 1995 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This study found that the LH response to nafarelin effectively distinguished gonadotropin deficiency from constitutional delay of puberty, performing comparably to the sleep test and offering certain advantages.
This study demonstrated that Reverse Protein Engineering can decrease the size of Firefly Luciferase from 550 to less than 80 amino acids, but further research is needed to ensure these smaller peptides retain bioluminescent activity.
September 2025 in “Radboud University Press eBooks” This study investigated AHR signaling's role in skin biology and reported that novel AHR ligands may help restore keratinocyte function and reduce inflammation in skin diseases, suggesting their potential as therapeutic agents.
19 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” The study created a test that found hormonal and toxic effects in plant and fungal extracts using prostate cancer cells.
22 citations
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January 2018 in “European urology focus” This review discusses recent advancements and new approvals in the medical treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms, particularly highlighting drugs for nocturia and ongoing trials for multiple related conditions, while reporting no new clinical results.
29 citations
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June 2018 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, Alox15 knockout mice exhibited disrupted skin integrity and increased inflammation, suggesting that Alox15-mediated resolvin D2 production is crucial for maintaining skin homeostasis by suppressing inflammation.
July 2025 in “Malaria Journal” This study suggests that while Nanostring profiling identifies important processes in resolving MA-ARDS, solely targeting late-stage resolution by altering SPM production is not enough. The researchers conclude that combining multi-targeted adjunctive therapies with antimalarial drugs may be necessary to enhance survival and recovery.