June 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that inhibiting the interaction between HOTAIR and EZH2 can block pro-fibrotic gene expression in fibroblasts and interfere with tissue remodeling in systemic sclerosis patient skin.
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November 2017 in “Bioanalysis” This commentary discusses the challenges of matrix effects in LC–MS analysis and introduces the concept of a matrix effect factor using stable isotopically labeled internal standards to improve analysis reliability.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Separation Science” This study demonstrated that using finasteride impurity as a non-isotopically labeled internal standard in paper spray ionization–mass spectrometry can effectively and efficiently measure finasteride tablet dissolution, achieving results comparable to high-performance liquid chromatography.
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March 2004 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study reports that the DMI3 gene, essential for nodule formation in legume-rhizobial symbiosis, encodes a calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase, highlighting its role in multiple plant symbioses.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, a cosmetic product with nano encapsulated cysteamine plus sunscreen significantly improved melasma symptoms and quality of life in adult women over 84 days, compared to sunscreen alone, without any medically relevant intolerance.
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June 2023 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” This study found that the Qing Cuo Formula significantly reduced serum androgen and inflammatory cytokine levels in hamsters with damp-heat acne and identified potential molecular mechanisms and active compounds involved.
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October 2020 in “Plant biotechnology journal” This study found that manipulating SIMK expression in alfalfa affects root hair growth, infection thread and nodule formation, and overall plant biomass, highlighting its potential biotechnological applications.
February 2026 in “ACS Omega” This study developed a multifunctional hydrogel, QTMP-Gel, which significantly accelerated wound healing in an oral mucositis hamster model by providing antioxidant and antibacterial effects, reducing inflammation, and controlling infection.
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July 2005 in “Farmaco” This study developed a micellar electrokinetic capillary chromatography method for determining minoxidil in Rogaine and generic products, offering a simple and efficient alternative to HPLC.
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November 2014 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that combining low-fluence Q-switched Nd: YAG laser and intense pulsed light led to faster and more effective melasma treatment compared to using the laser alone, though recurrence still occurred.
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January 2015 in “Journal of analytical & bioanalytical techniques” This study developed a rapid and sensitive method for determining finasteride concentrations in pharmaceuticals, with results comparable to those from the standard HPLC method.
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May 2009 in “Chemical Physics Letters” This study demonstrated that a metric based on rotational echo intensity in 2H magic-angle spinning NMR can derive kinetic information for conformational exchange without complex modelling, achieving activation barriers consistent with prior findings.
May 2011 in “Value in Health” This study found that the oral Janus kinase inhibitor CP-690,550 has a direct effect on reducing pruritus in patients with psoriasis, independent of clinician-assessed improvements in psoriasis severity.
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August 2024 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers observed that quiescent mouse embryonic fibroblasts showed reduced glycolysis but increased TCA cycle flux and mitochondrial respiration, with these changes linked to metabolic reprogramming involving yes-associated protein inhibition and malate cycle modulation, which supports extracellular matrix protein synthesis.
October 2025 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of MNC-QQ cell therapy in five men with androgenic alopecia, reporting no adverse effects and improvements in hair growth, hair density, and quality of life over six months.
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March 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study describes new devices, "HairMeasure" and "Scalp Zone Identifier," which offer an economical method to calculate Hair Mass Index without disposable materials.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this study, researchers found significant links between specific metabolic reprogramming-related genes and alopecia areata risk, highlighting increased SQSTM1 expression in affected hair follicles compared to healthy ones.
January 2019 in “Florida International University Digital Commons (Florida International University)” This research describes using advanced mass spectrometry imaging techniques to analyze gunshot residue and map molecular components in biological samples, such as tumors and mosquito ovarian follicles, at unprecedented spatial resolution and specificity.
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August 2014 in “Spectroscopy Letters” This study reported that the calculated and experimental electronic and vibrational properties of minoxidil were in good agreement, providing detailed insights into its molecular structure and thermal behaviors.
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March 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study reports that the new neighborhood face index (NFI) demonstrates a remarkably high correlation with the physiochemical properties of benzenoid hydrocarbons, highlighting its potential as a predictive tool.
January 2024 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” This study found that Carbon Quantum Dots effectively detected and quantified Co²⁺ ions and methylcobalamin in tap water with high sensitivity and recovery rates between 95% and 105%.
November 2024 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” In this study, MitoQ was found to enhance hair growth and reverse DHT-induced hair loss in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia by mediating the WNT/β-catenin pathway and increasing CYP19A1 expression, suggesting potential as a therapeutic intervention.
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July 2009 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” This study found that combining MSM with MAP significantly enhanced hair growth in mice, comparable to or better than minoxidil, due to increased intradermal retention of MAP.
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September 1999 in “Talanta” New method measures minoxidil concentration faster, more accurately, and automatically.
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January 2011 in “Analytical Letters” This study demonstrated that a flow injection method using potassium permanganate for detecting minoxidil provided accurate recoveries and agreed closely with HPLC results, showing potential for effective analysis of commercial samples.
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April 2016 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that the Chinese version of the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Quality of Life Questionnaire (Chi-PCOSQ) is sensitive to clinical changes and effectively assesses health-related quality of life in Chinese women with PCOS.
December 2013 in “Praxis medica” In this study, a strong correlation was found between the scores of two dermatology-specific quality of life instruments, DLQI and Skindex-16, suggesting they can provide complementary insights for assessing patients with skin diseases.
The document concludes that a Quality Management System is crucial for maintaining product quality through innovation and proper technology transfer in the pharmaceutical industry.
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March 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM) is a useful tool for studying how drugs interact with skin and diagnosing skin disorders, despite some limitations.