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January 2003 in “Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” The new progesterone derivatives effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and bind to the androgen receptor.
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March 2017 in “Brain research” Progesterone and its byproducts control a specific receptor in the brain independently of progesterone receptors, affecting conditions related to the menstrual cycle.
11 citations,
January 2014 in “CellBio” Sex steroids, especially progesterone, can slow down the growth of mouse melanoma cells.
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February 2003 in “Annals of Neurology” Progesterone treatment improved seizures in a woman with menstrual cycle-related epilepsy, but a wrong medication worsened her condition.
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January 2018 in “Reproduction” Inhibiting 5α-reductase increases progesterone levels in late pregnant mares.
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January 2003 in “PubMed” Hair loss in men might be linked to programmed cell death.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Testosterone, progesterone, and levonorgestrel change enzyme levels related to fat production in hamster skin, which could affect skin oil and acne.
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November 2011 in “Open access journal of contraception” Birth control pills with low-dose estrogen and antiandrogenic progestins can effectively treat acne.
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January 2022 in “Book Publisher International (a part of SCIENCEDOMAIN International)” The document concludes that hair doctors should explain hair loss progression to patients and recommend suitable hairline heights to prevent future issues and maintain a natural look.
May 2021 in “International journal of developmental research” Estrogens and progesterone are key in regulating melasma pigmentation.
February 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Genetically repaired stem cells may treat certain genetic diseases, Th17 cells are key in fighting systemic fungal infections, hair loss in AGA is due to progenitor cell loss, and α-synuclein transfer might contribute to Parkinson's disease progression.
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January 2005 in “Clinics in dermatology” Recent progress has been made in understanding inherited hair and nail disorders.
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February 2020 in “Regenerative Medicine” Significant progress and collaborations in stem cell research and regenerative medicine were made, including advancements in hair growth, cancer therapies, and treatments for neurological disorders.
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Asia has made significant progress in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, but wider clinical use requires more development.
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