15 citations
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June 2023 in “Molecules” This study focused on developing agarose/fucoidan hydrogels for the encapsulation of pancreatic cells, reporting that these materials supported cell viability and self-organization into pseudo-islets over 7 days, highlighting potential for diabetes treatment applications.
15 citations
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August 2021 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” This review discusses hypopituitarism's bidirectional relationship with COVID-19 due to metabolic comorbidities and pituitary risks, but it reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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February 2016 in “Arab journal of urology” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia had a higher incidence of metabolic syndrome and benign prostatic hyperplasia compared to those without the condition.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This study identified an association between premature hair greying and larger waist circumference among young healthy subjects.
3 citations
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that a microneedle patch containing tofacitinib-loaded nanoparticles significantly increased hair follicle numbers and promoted hair regeneration with less drug compared to daily topical tofacitinib, suggesting it may be an effective strategy for alopecia treatment by reducing dosing frequency and enhancing drug delivery.
2 citations
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August 2024 in “Frontiers in Psychology” Among Tibetan university students in high-altitude areas of China, this study found a positive link between sugary drink consumption and depressive symptoms, while more physical exercise was associated with fewer depressive symptoms.
2 citations
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November 2018 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” In this retrospective cohort study, no significant differences were observed in assisted reproductive outcomes among different PCOS phenotypes undergoing frozen-thawed embryo transfer.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “South Asian Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study examined the relationship between asprosin levels and polycystic ovary syndrome, finding no statistically significant difference in asprosin levels between patients and healthy controls, although differences in fetuin a levels were significant.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Curēus” In this study, researchers found that 24.7% of female medical students were diagnosed with PCOS, significantly affecting their academic success and social interactions due to symptoms like BMI abnormalities and acne, suggesting that educators should enhance support and awareness to address these challenges.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research” This study found a significant association between metabolic syndrome and androgenic alopecia, with higher rates of metabolic syndrome observed in individuals with androgenic alopecia than in controls.
September 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study observed that patients with androgenetic alopecia in a western Indian population had a significantly higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome compared to a matched control group, suggesting that individuals with this type of hair loss may benefit from screening for metabolic syndrome.
December 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this study, the researchers found that glucocorticoid receptor activation may influence glucose metabolism, with preventive GR antagonist treatment reducing hyperglycemia and restoring glucose tolerance in a PCOS mouse model.
October 2022 in “Journal of advanced research in medicine” This case study reports that a 52-year-old woman with Sheehan syndrome improved after receiving hormone replacement therapy, highlighting its importance for patients with similar symptoms.
January 2022 in “Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences” This study assessed the nutritional status of emerging adult women with PCOS and found that while their body measurements were higher than standard, their mean biochemical parameters were within the normal range.
September 2019 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” In this study of patients with obesity, the most common skin disorders observed were acanthosis nigricans, skin tags, and stretch marks, emphasizing the impact of obesity on dermatological health.
June 2017 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” This case report documents a cat with necrolytic migratory erythema due to glucagonoma and diabetes mellitus, highlighting similarities to glucagonoma syndrome in humans.
87 citations
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September 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that the transcription factor FOXO1 plays a crucial role in wound healing by protecting keratinocytes from oxidative stress and regulating TGF-β expression.
73 citations
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April 2017 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, nitrogen starvation in Chlorella sp. FC2 IITG led to increased lipid accumulation by altering the expression of enzymes involved in various metabolic pathways, suggesting potential for genetic engineering of microalgae.
7 citations
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November 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses how polymer- and lipid-based nanostructures can enhance wound healing by addressing issues like microbial contamination and inflammation, though it reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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January 2020 in “PubMed” In this review, researchers highlight preclinical and clinical studies on stem cell-based therapies for hair loss, noting promising early findings but indicating that further robust clinical research is necessary to better understand their effectiveness, safety, and mechanisms.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of stem cell research and medicine” Fat-derived stem cell therapies can potentially increase hair growth and thickness in people with hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of stem cell research and medicine” Fat-derived stem cell therapies can potentially increase hair growth and thickness in people with hair loss.
10 citations
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August 2023 in “Animals” In this study, researchers examined chicken feather follicle tissues from differently colored chickens and found that the genes SLC45A2 and GPNMB are involved in promoting melanin deposition, which enriches understanding of the genetic mechanisms affecting feather color.
55 citations
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September 2020 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review discusses surface engineered metal-organic frameworks for wound healing and reports no new clinical results; it highlights their potential as antibacterial agents, therapeutic delivery systems, and wound dressings.
3 citations
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May 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” In this study, researchers developed a dissolvable microneedle patch containing baricitinib for alopecia areata treatment, reporting significantly higher hair growth in mouse models compared to controls, suggesting its potential as an effective, pain-free topical therapy.
April 2025 in “Cosmetics” In this study, synthesized composite nanocarriers containing ribose and peptides demonstrated enhanced transdermal delivery, improved uptake by skin cells, promoted cell proliferation, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activities, and increased autophagy, suggesting a potential for more effective skin anti-aging treatments.
January 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study explored the anti-hair loss potential of plant extracts like licorice, salvia miltiorrhiza, and others, finding they increased ALP and β-catenin expression and reduced TGF-β1 and IL-6 in human dermal papilla cells without cytotoxicity.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” This review discusses the potential of novel delivery systems to improve the bioavailability and therapeutic effects of herbal bioactives in colorectal cancer treatment.
20 citations
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January 2019 in “International journal of trichology” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had significantly lower Vitamin D levels compared to controls, with a negative correlation between Vitamin D levels and disease severity.
2 citations
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November 2023 in “Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health” In this study, the authors reported preliminary evidence that programs combining nutrition and exercise interventions can significantly reduce BMI and LDL levels, suggesting these elements are important for lifestyle modification.