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July 2011 in “AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY” This study identified genetic variations in the DSG4 gene among sheep, revealing valuable markers for assessing their impact on wool traits.
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November 2011 in “Human reproduction update” This review discusses the epidemiology, causes, diagnosis, and management of hirsutism in women, noting that effective treatment requires addressing the root cause as well as the hair growth.
288 citations
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June 2009 in “Human reproduction update” This review examines various methods for assessing hair growth in women, highlighting the usefulness of the mFG visual scoring method for diagnosing hirsutism despite its limitations.
131 citations
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August 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” This article reviews the complex pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting how genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors contribute to its diverse symptoms, and reports no new results.
37 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of experimental botany” This study identified the AtPRPL1 gene in Arabidopsis thaliana as being involved in cell elongation processes, despite unclear changes in cell wall composition from its altered expression.
32 citations
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December 2000 in “Phytomedicine” In this study, 1% procyanidin B-2 tonic significantly increased the number of total and terminal hairs on the scalp of male participants compared to a placebo after 6 months of use.
31 citations
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January 1981 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” In this study, 13-cis-5S*,8S*-epidioxy-5,8-dihydroretinoic acid was found to be significantly more cytotoxic to cancer cell lines than other retinoic acid analogs evaluated.
29 citations
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October 1988 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” This review discusses the use of antiandrogens for various conditions like prostate cancer and highlights their potential benefits in remission rates and symptom improvement, but it reports no new clinical results.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” This study found that glutathione deficiency affects lateral root and root hair responses to indole butyric acid in plants, but not to indole acetic acid, indicating its role in auxin pathway regulation.
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January 1984 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” This review discusses androgen manipulation strategies for conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatic carcinoma but reports no new clinical results.
26 citations
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August 2014 in “Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers” This study suggests that the TNF-α system may contribute to hyperandrogenism, obesity, and insulin resistance in polycystic ovarian syndrome, independent of the C850T polymorphism.
24 citations
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January 2008 in “KARGER eBooks” This review discusses recent advances in understanding the pathogenesis of autoimmune alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results; it highlights potential for developing more effective treatments.
22 citations
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October 2012 in “Cell Transplantation” This study found that adding Wnt-10b to the culture medium of dermal papilla cells maintained their ability to induce hair follicles over 100 days in vitro.
21 citations
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August 2003 in “Seminars in oncology nursing” This review discusses the side effects associated with ovarian cancer treatment and highlights the need for tools to assess, prevent, and manage these effects; it reports no clinical results.
14 citations
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December 2019 in “Iraqi Journal of Science” In this study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome had higher body mass index and hormone levels compared to healthy women, with hyperandrogenism symptoms like hirsutism and alopecia more prevalent among the obese participants.
11 citations
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June 2012 in “Human Reproduction Update” This review discusses recent advancements in female contraception and covers topics like adapted regimens, non-invasive sterilization, and the promise of new methods, but it reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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December 2011 in “Cell Transplantation” This study suggests that cultured human hair follicle cells can potentially recreate epidermis and produce bioengineered hair follicles in a GMP cell factory for regenerative therapy in alopecia.
9 citations
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July 2019 in “Folia Morphologica” This study found that Brandt's hedgehog has the thickest skin on its back and the thinnest on the cloacal region, with sebaceous and sweat glands primarily located in the nostril area.
9 citations
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December 2013 in “Toxicological Research” This study found that Chamaecyparis obtusa oil increased hair follicle cell proliferation and maintained the anagen phase in mice, suggesting a potential for promoting hair growth.
9 citations
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June 2002 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” This review discusses androgen deficiency syndrome in women, its symptoms, and how androgen replacement therapy generally alleviates related issues without significant side-effects, but reports no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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April 2019 in “International journal of scientific research in biological science” This review discusses the natural habitat, taxonomy, phytochemical components, pharmacological activities, and potential medical applications of Tridax procumbens but reports no new experimental findings.
8 citations
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July 2012 in “Annals of biomedical engineering” This study found that the uptake of molecules by hair is influenced by both hydrophobic and ionic charge interactions, with binding affinity decreasing as pH approaches the solute's dissociation constant.
6 citations
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October 2017 in “Oncotarget” In this study, NIH hairless mice showed increased susceptibility to Listeria monocytogenes infection compared to NIH mice, potentially due to differences in gut microbiota and monocyte levels.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Biomecánica” This review examines the roles of Hyaluronic Acid and Versican in the skin extracellular matrix and reports no new research findings, highlighting their involvement in processes like differentiation and wound healing.
2 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of Fashion Business” This study explored hair loss management and product use among individuals experiencing hair loss, finding variable satisfaction levels with management programs and highlighting the need for effective, specialized programs.
1 citations
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December 2010 in “InnovAiT” This article reviews common causes of hair loss and hair excess and discusses their management in primary care settings, but it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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October 1987 in “Drug Information Journal” The article concludes that products can affect the body without being drugs as long as they don't claim to treat or prevent diseases, except for cosmetic sunscreens.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Jambura Journal of Mathematics” This review analyzes the research on production delivery strategies using n-vehicle, highlighting recent developments and suggesting areas for future study, but it reports no new experimental findings.
May 2026 in “Journal of Wildlife and Conservation Medicine” This study found that camera trap images revealed mange-like skin lesions in snow leopards and other species in Kyrgyz reserves, with detection rates varying widely and raising concerns about disease spread.
March 2026 in “Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy” In this review, researchers discuss 50 novel drugs approved by the FDA in 2024, highlighting key agents like vadadustat for anemia in chronic kidney disease and donanemab for Alzheimer’s, and focusing on their roles in pharmacy education and clinical decision-making.