1 citations
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February 2015 in “PubMed” This study found that azelaic acid and finasteride significantly increased iNOS expression and nitric oxide levels, which was associated with improved survival of skin flap grafts in rats.
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October 2015 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This study identified several compounds from traditional Chinese medicines that may inhibit prostaglandin D2 synthase, potentially providing promising candidates for treating androgenic alopecia with minimal adverse skin reactions.
9 citations
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August 2023 in “Molecules” This study found that the peptides RMYYY and VMYMI displayed stronger binding energy and more frequent interactions with HPGDS compared to the native inhibitor, suggesting potential as future therapeutic drugs.
This study reports that a novel series of compounds can potently and selectively inhibit glycogen synthase kinase-3, which activates glycogen synthase in insulin receptor-expressing cells and primary rat hepatocytes.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “Biomaterials Science” In this study, small molecule-loaded silk fibroin nanofiber scaffolds with chitosan achieved sustained release of GSK-3 inhibitor SB216763, leading to enhanced wound healing and hair follicle neogenesis in skin regeneration efforts.
34 citations
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September 2013 in “Urology” Long-term use of a certain medication can worsen erectile function in aged rats by damaging penile muscle cells.
78 citations
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December 2008 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This review highlights that sexual dysfunction associated with 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors is recognized in clinical literature, with erectile dysfunction being the most common adverse effect, followed by ejaculatory dysfunction and decreased libido.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” This article discusses the potential mechanism by which 5α-reductase inhibitors might offer protection against SARS-CoV-2, emphasizing possible roles of dehydroepiandrosterone and its impact on nitric oxide bioavailability, but reports no new experimental results.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of dermatology” This study found that in vivo and in vitro, citric acid metabolism through the CS-CA axis suppressed hair growth and induced inflammation and cell apoptosis in hair follicles, suggesting it as a potential therapeutic target.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” In this study, researchers found that inhibiting inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) promoted hair growth in diabetic mice, suggesting iNOS-derived nitric oxide contributes to hair loss under diabetic inflammatory conditions.
July 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study reports that a low concentration of chitosan induces callose deposition and slows root hair growth in Arabidopsis, suggesting an evolutionary conservation of this response to mild biotic stress across plant types.
January 2016 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A substance called prostaglandin D2 is found more in bald scalps and it stops hair from growing. Blocking its receptor could potentially treat hair loss.
May 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Prostaglandin D2, found in higher levels in bald scalps, stops hair growth, suggesting that blocking its receptor could potentially treat hair loss.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “BMC Plant Biology” Melatonin helps broccoli roots produce anti-cancer compounds by controlling nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide levels.
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April 2012 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that valproic acid promoted hair re-growth in C3H mice by activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, suggesting its potential as a treatment for alopecia.
3 citations
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September 2008 in “Current signal transduction therapy” This article reviews the role of glycogen synthase kinase-3 in various diseases and recent developments in GSK-3 inhibitors, without reporting any new clinical findings.
237 citations
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December 2001 in “Urology” This review discusses the role of 5α-reductase in prostate development and BPH, and reports no new clinical results; ongoing trials are exploring dual isozyme inhibitors for improved treatment efficacy.
133 citations
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May 2016 in “Cell Host & Microbe” In this study, human dermal fibroblasts were identified as natural host cells that support productive Merkel cell polyomavirus infection, and the MEK antagonist trametinib was introduced as an effective inhibitor to control the virus.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” This article reviews the role of nitric oxide in skin health, including its influence on immune responses and potential therapeutic applications for contact dermatitis, but reports no new clinical results.
October 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Mice treatments didn't grow hair, a patient treatment may affect immune response, and people with hair loss often feel anxious or depressed.
December 2022 in “Acta Ophthalmologica” In this study, dutasteride treatment in retinitis pigmentosa mice increased photoreceptor survival and reduced glial activation, suggesting it may offer a neuroprotective effect.
February 2025 in “Journal of Receptors and Signal Transduction” In this study, computational analysis identified EGCG as the most effective GSK3β inhibitor among tested compounds, suggesting its potential for promoting hair regrowth by interacting with signaling pathways related to hair follicle cycling, although further experimental testing is needed.
20 citations
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August 2020 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, low-dose BPA was associated with induced prostatic hyperplasia in rats, potentially mediated by COX-2 and L-PGDS through pathways involving cell proliferation and apoptosis.
74 citations
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July 1995 in “PubMed” This study suggests that reversible hypopigmentation in homocystinuric patients may result from tyrosinase inhibition by homocyst(e)ine, with in-vitro experiments showing copper sulfate reversing this inhibition.
68 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that PGD2 inhibits hair follicle regeneration in mice through the Gpr44 receptor, suggesting that blocking PGD2 or Gpr44 may enhance skin regeneration after wounds.
18 citations
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This review summarizes recent research on the molecular properties and functions of L-PGDS and PGD2, but reports no new findings, highlighting their pathophysiological roles and guiding future studies.
July 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Applying valproic acid on the scalp increased hair growth in men with hair loss.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, O. forskahlii seed oil was found to promote hair growth in rats and exhibit anti-aging effects on human skin cells by enhancing fibroblast proliferation and inhibiting inflammation and enzyme activity, indicating potential for cosmetic use.
106 citations
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April 2010 in “ACS Nano” This study found that about 80% of known fullerene-binding proteins rank in the top 10% of scorers for C60 docking sites, confirming the accuracy of the predictive model used.
2 citations
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November 1995 in “American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” This article reviews the need for multicenter clinical trials to establish reference data for ultrasound screening protocols for Down syndrome and reports no new findings.