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A new protein linked to Alzheimer's was discovered, and a hair loss treatment showed effectiveness but had some sexual side effects.
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600-630 / 719 results research He Shou Wu (Polygonum Multiflorum)-Induced Hepatocellular Hepatitis
Taking He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) caused liver injury in a woman using it for hair loss.
research Time-Tracking-Based Research of Drug Development in Pharmaceutical Fields: A Case Study on Metformin
The conclusion is that metformin may be useful for treating various conditions beyond diabetes and that time-tracking analysis is a good way to review drug research.
research Motoneuron-Specific PTEN Deletion in Mice Induces Neuronal Hypertrophy and Regeneration After Facial Nerve Injury
Deleting the PTEN gene in mice causes nerve cells to grow larger and heal better after injury, but may cause overgrowth and hair loss in older mice.
research Isolation of Sensory Hair Cell Specific Exosomes in Human Perilymph
research Minoxidil Suppressed Mitochondrial Depolarization and Subsequent Neuronal Cell Death by Decreasing Intracellular Potassium Level
Minoxidil may protect the brain from damage by preventing cell death and energy loss.
research Increased Hair Polyamine Levels in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's patients have higher levels of certain chemicals in their hair.
research Sexually Dimorphic Effect of Progesterone and Its Reduced Metabolites on the Gene Expression of Myelin Proteins in Rat Schwann Cells
Progesterone and its metabolites affect myelin protein expression differently in male and female rat Schwann cells.
research Template-Directed Self-Assembly and Growth of Insulin Amyloid Fibrils
A new method speeds up insulin amyloid fibril growth, useful for studying diseases.
research New Plaque Protein Identified in Brains of People with Alzheimer's Disease
Scientists found a new protein, AMY117, common in Alzheimer's patients, which could be important for treatment and diagnosis.
research Mucosal TLR5 Activation Controls Healthspan and Longevity
Activating TLR5 in the gut can extend lifespan and improve health in aged mice.
research Hair Zinc and Chromium Levels Associated with Reduced Likelihood of Age-Related Cognitive Decline in Centenarians and Oldest-Old Adults
Higher hair levels of zinc and chromium were linked to less cognitive decline in very old people.
research Pharmacological BACE1 and BACE2 Inhibition Induces Hair Depigmentation by Inhibiting PMEL17 Processing in Mice
Blocking BACE1 and BACE2 enzymes causes hair color loss in mice.
research Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry-Based In Vitro Metabolic Profiling Reveals Altered Enzyme Expressions in Eicosanoid Metabolism
The method reliably profiles eicosanoids and shows epitestosterone reduces their levels, similar to common anti-inflammatory drugs.
research Redox-Directed Interventions Targeting Skin Photodamage
Some treatments can improve skin's defense against damage, but overuse may cause other skin problems.
research First Reboxetine Trial Results Reported
Finasteride increased hair count and regrowth in men with hair loss but also caused more sexual side effects than placebo.
research Can Male-Pattern Baldness Be Prevented? Promising Results from a Study on Treating Male-Pattern Baldness with Oral Finasteride
Finasteride may increase hair growth and prevent baldness in men, but can cause sexual side effects.
research Sirtuins Pathways and Redox Homeostasis: A Pilot Study on Young and Old Monozygotic Twins
The study suggests that higher levels of SIRT1 and SIRT2 may improve overall cell health and aging processes.
research The Dark and the Bright Sides of the Transcription Factor Nrf2 in Skin Protection and Disease
Nrf2 helps protect skin from damage but too much can cause skin problems.
research Pigmentation and Autophagy in Alopecia Areata Pathogenesis
Reduced Stx17 expression may contribute to Alopecia Areata.
research Effects of 8-Week Endurance Training on Autophagy and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Rats
Endurance exercise may help BPH by lowering hormones and inflammation.
research Loss of ERBB2 and ERBB3 Receptors Impacts Epidermal Differentiation in Mice
Losing both ERBB2 and ERBB3 receptors in mice causes significant skin problems and inflammation.
research Effect of Neurosteroid Dehydroepiandrosterone on the Higher Nervous Activity of Old Non-Human Primates
DHEA improved brain function and behavior in old monkeys and had additional health benefits.
research Protective Effects of BCC Against Oxidative Stress in Cardiomyocyte Cells
BCC can protect heart cells from damage caused by oxidative stress.
research Alleviation of Multidrug Resistance by Flavonoid and Non-Flavonoid Compounds in Breast, Lung, Colorectal, and Prostate Cancer
Some natural compounds may help overcome drug resistance in certain cancers, but more research is needed.
research Serial Hydrolysis for the Simultaneous Analysis of Catecholamines and Steroids in the Urine of Patients with Alopecia Areata
A new method was created to analyze certain chemicals in the urine of alopecia areata patients, revealing they have higher metanephrine content. This method can also be used for other related diseases.
research A Comprehensive Review on Deep Eutectic Solvents and Their Use to Extract Bioactive Compounds of Pharmaceutical Interest
Deep eutectic solvents are eco-friendly and effective for extracting useful pharmaceutical compounds.
research Stem Cell Plasticity Enables Hair Regeneration Following Lgr5+ Cell Loss
Hair can regrow after certain stem cells are lost because other stem cells can take over their role.
research Hair Cell Toxicology: With the Help of a Little Fish
Zebrafish larvae are used to study and find treatments for ear cell damage because they are easier to observe and test than mammals.
research Epidermal-Dermal Coupled Spheroids Are Important for Tissue Pattern Regeneration in Reconstituted Skin Explant Cultures
Skin spheroids with both outer and inner layers are key for regrowing skin patterns and hair.