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January 2007 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” This study found that Piper nigrum leaf extract showed in vivo anti-androgenic activity and potent 5α-reductase inhibitory effects, with piperine and (−)-cubebin identified as active components.
March 2014 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” May 2023 in “Asian Journal of Transfusion Science” In this study, conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Chennai, adverse events during blood donation were observed in 0.42% of donors, predominantly affecting first-time male donors, and were mostly vasovagal reactions such as giddiness and sweating.
14 citations
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January 2023 in “Nature Immunology” iNKT cells help develop and maintain healthy skin in young mice.
286 citations
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April 2009 in “The journal of neuroscience/The Journal of neuroscience” This study found that TRPA1-deficient mice exhibited normal cold sensitivity but had decreased mechanical response in nociceptors, suggesting TRPA1's role in mechanotransduction.
2 citations
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June 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
In this case report, researchers documented a 19-year-old male professional athlete with acquired trichorrhexis nodosa, noting environmental factors like chlorine exposure during swimming may have contributed to his condition, which improved after advice on hair care changes.
68 citations
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August 2009 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” This study systematically reviewed clinical findings in trichothiodystrophy patients and suggested a new clinico-genetic classification to help better understand the ichthyotic phenotype and its management.
This study found that a short-term treatment with all-trans retinoic acid may effectively stabilize platelet counts in idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura patients experiencing fluctuations during thrombopoietin receptor agonist therapy.
July 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” In this case-control study, the researchers found no significant association between IL-4 VNTR intron 3 and TNF-α (rs1799964) gene polymorphisms and alopecia areata susceptibility among the Egyptian population.
This study found that tenuazonic acid from Alternaria alternata can cause significant damage to vital organs in mice at low doses and highlights the need for regulatory measures to manage its risk in agricultural products.
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May 2021 in “Advanced Materials” This review discusses triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) devices for body-integrated electrical stimulation therapy and suggests they may revolutionize personalized healthcare, but it reports no new clinical results.
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June 2016 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” In this study, researchers found that retinoids might improve lupus nephritis resistant to conventional treatments, but the sample size was too small for significant results, and side effects were noted.
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January 2008
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August 2019 in “American journal of human genetics” This study found that FOXN1 haploinsufficiency is a significant genetic factor causing T cell lymphopenia at birth, linked to reduced thymic function in both humans and mice.
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December 2022 in “Biosensors” This review discusses recent advancements in triboelectric nanogenerator-based electronics for clinical applications and reports no new experimental results, focusing on customization for chronic disease diagnosis and long-term treatment.
July 2022 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This case report presents the first successful treatment of acne keloidalis nuchae with a combination of halobetasol 0.01% and tazarotene 0.045% lotion.
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November 2024 in “Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity” In this study, researchers found that a specific genetic variant in the INSR gene is linked to severe insulin resistance and hyperandrogenemia in type A insulin resistance syndrome, suggesting the benefit of exon sequencing for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
3 citations
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March 2020 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” In this study, 33 overweight women with normal hormone levels but showing PCOS symptoms experienced substantial reductions in acne lesions and improvements in hirsutism and menstrual irregularities after 8 weeks of Tracnil™ treatment, with minimal adverse reactions reported.
86 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Gastroenterology” This study reported that the NUDT15 R139C genetic variant was significantly associated with thiopurine-induced leukocytopenia in Japanese inflammatory bowel disease patients, independent of 6-thioguanine nucleotide levels.
January 2025 in “Natural Product Research” This review compiles scientific data on Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn., highlighting its documented anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and hepatoprotective properties, among others, and recommends future research to further explore the plant's bioactive components and their potential applications.
150 citations
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August 1992 in “Genes & Development” This study reported that transgenic mice with targeted TNF alpha expression in keratinocytes showed impaired weight gain, retarded hair growth, and skin changes, leading to cachexia and necrosis.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” TNF-a may not be as involved in certain types of hair loss as previously thought.
59 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” This study suggests that epitestosterone may play a role in regulating androgen-dependent processes like prostate growth and body hair distribution by counteracting testosterone's actions.
21 citations
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November 2017 in “Livestock science” This study confirms the presence of large structural variations in the genome of Nellore cattle, which may contribute to their environmental adaptation to tropical regions.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 19 citations
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July 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study successfully developed and characterized a monospecific monoclonal antibody, LHTric-1, that specifically localizes to the pre-cortical region of the hair follicle and can aid research on hair and nail formation.
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August 1985 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study identified a monoclonal antibody, HKN-2, that recognizes specific cells in human skin and may indicate a common antigenic determinant between hair and other skin epithelial tissues.
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April 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that nestin is an important marker for identifying HMB-45-negative cells in nodular melanomas, particularly in the dermal parts.