research Neurosteroids, Neuroactive Steroids, and Symptoms of Affective Disorders
Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.
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research Sex Hormones Modulate Pathogenic Processes in Experimental Traumatic Brain Injury
Sex hormones affect brain injury differently in males and females.
research Hedonic Sensitivity to Natural Rewards Is Affected by Prenatal Stress in a Sex-Dependent Manner
Prenatal stress changes how male and female rats enjoy rewards differently, linked to sex hormones.
research Relating Neurosteroid Modulation of Inhibitory Neurotransmission to Behavior
Neurosteroids can influence behavior by modulating brain inhibition, with potential for treating psychiatric disorders.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase 2 Deficiency Leads to Reduced Dominance-Related and Impulse-Control Behaviors
Mice lacking steroid 5α-reductase 2 show less aggression and better impulse control.
research Molecular Basis of Androgen Action on Human Sexual Desire
Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.
research Brain Allopregnanolone Induces Marked Scratching Behavior in Diet-Induced Atopic Dermatitis Mouse Model
A brain-produced steroid causes increased scratching in mice with a skin condition similar to eczema.
research Nociceptive and Non-Nociceptive Roles of TRPV3 and Its Druggability
TRPV3 could be a target for treating pain, skin disorders, and hair problems, but more research is needed to create effective drugs.
research The Murine Hair Follicle Is a Melatonin Target
Melatonin directly affects mouse hair follicles and may influence hair growth.
research Neurosteroidogenesis Today: Novel Targets for Neuroactive Steroid Synthesis and Action and Their Relevance for Translational Research
New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.
research Endocrinology, Brain, and Pituitary Gland
Hormones control reproduction and are crucial for body balance.
research Androgen Biosynthesis and Gene Defects
Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.
research Symptom Profile of Patients With Post-Covid-19 Conditions and Influencing Factors for Recovery
Zinc acetate hydrate may help reduce fatigue and hair loss in post-COVID-19 patients.
research Wnt Signaling: The Good and the Bad
Wnt signaling is important for development and cell regulation but can cause diseases like cancer when not working properly.
research Promoting Axonal Regeneration Through Exosomes: An Update of Recent Findings on Exosomal PTEN and mTOR Modifiers
Exosomes help nerve fibers grow by affecting specific cell signaling pathways.
research Glutamic Acid Promotes Hair Growth in Mice
Glutamic acid helps increase hair growth in mice.
research Trends in Nanotechnology for Practical Applications
Nanotechnology is improving drug delivery and targeting, with promising applications in cancer treatment, gene therapy, and cosmetics, but challenges remain in ensuring precise delivery and safety.
research Use of High-Dose Cyproterone Acetate and Risk of Intracranial Meningioma in Women: Cohort Study
High doses of cyproterone acetate increase the risk of brain tumors in women, but the risk decreases after stopping the medication.
research Lysophospholipid Mediators in Health and Disease
Lysophospholipids like LPA and S1P are important for hair growth, immune responses, and vascular development, and could be targeted for treating diseases.
research Synthesis and Actions of 5α-Reduced Metabolites of Testosterone in the Nervous System
Testosterone and its metabolites affect brain functions and could help treat neurological disorders.
research Neonatal Inhibition of Androgen Activity Alters the Programming of Body Weight and Orexinergic Peptides Differentially in Male and Female Rats
Blocking androgen activity in newborn rats affects body weight and appetite-related hormones differently in males and females.
research Sex Differences in Opioid-Mediated Effects: Role of Androgens
Men and women react differently to opioids, with hormones potentially influencing these differences.
research Recent Advances in Neuropeptide-Related Omics and Gene Editing: Spotlight on NPY and Somatostatin and Their Roles in Growth and Food Intake of Fish
New tools show that in fish, NPY increases feeding and somatostatin decreases it.
research Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: A Dermatologic Perspective and Successful Treatment with Losartan
Losartan may help treat Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) symptoms.
research Histomorphology and Chemical Constituents of Interdigital Gland of Vembur Sheep, Ovis Aries
The interdigital gland of Vembur sheep shows sex-based differences in size and chemical makeup, possibly affecting communication and disease protection.
research Identification of Key Genes and Signaling Pathways Related to Hetian Sheep Wool Density by RNA-Seq Technology
Certain genes and pathways are linked to the production of finer and denser wool in Hetian sheep.
research Risk of Meningioma Among Users of High Doses of Cyproterone Acetate Compared With the General Population: Evidence From a Population-Based Cohort Study
High doses of cyproterone acetate are linked to an increased risk of developing meningioma.
research 5α-Reduced Glucocorticoids: A Story of Natural Selection
Natural 5α-reduced glucocorticoids might be anti-inflammatory with fewer side effects than current options.
research Divergent Neuroactive Steroid Responses to Stress and Ethanol in Rat and Mouse Strains: Relevance for Human Studies
Stress and alcohol affect brain chemicals differently in rats, mice, and humans, influenced by genetic differences.
research Neonatal Finasteride Induces Anxiogenic-Like Profile and Deteriorates Passive Avoidance in Adulthood After Intrahippocampal Neurosteroid Administration
Finasteride given to baby rats causes anxiety-like behavior and worsens learning from punishment in adult rats.