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September 2018 in “Neurobiology of Disease” Finasteride and dutasteride reduce unwanted movements from Parkinson's disease treatment by normalizing certain brain signals.
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June 2019 in “Endocrine Related Cancer” Mutations in certain receptors can cause diseases and offer new treatment options.
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June 2012 in “Endocrine” PCOS may start before birth, involves metabolic issues, and can be treated with drugs like metformin and lifestyle changes.
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January 2020 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.
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June 2010 in “Genes and Immunity” Blood tests can help understand the genetic differences in people with alopecia areata, including how severe it is and if it's inherited.
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January 2020 in “Ecology and evolution” Genes related to pigmentation, body rhythms, and behavior change during hares' seasonal coat color transition, with a common genetic mechanism in two hare species.
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January 2020 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Over 67 genes linked to ichthyosis help improve diagnosis and treatment.
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October 2018 in “Nutrients” Annurca apple extract promotes hair growth by changing hair follicle metabolism to boost keratin production.
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October 2018 in “PloS one” Deleting the Far2 gene in mice causes sebaceous gland issues and patchy hair loss.
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February 2018 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Mice lacking steroid 5α-reductase 2 show less aggression and better impulse control.
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February 2014 in “Experimental Cell Research” The conclusion is that teeth, hair, and claws have similar stem cell niches, which are important for growth and repair, and more research is needed on their regulation and potential markers.
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May 2018 in “Neuropharmacology” Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.
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January 2017 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Human hair follicle cells can be turned into neural stem cell-like cells, which might help treat brain diseases.
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January 2010 in “Animal” Improving knowledge and practices in animal fibre production is crucial to meet market demands and potentially revive natural fibres.
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March 2017 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Some domesticated animals have the same genetic skin diseases as humans, which can help doctors understand human genetic mutations.
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December 2023 in “Health Technology Assessment” Laser treatment and deroofing are effective options for hidradenitis suppurativa.
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March 2024 in “Frontiers in genetics” Xiangdong black goats have moderate genetic diversity, minimal inbreeding, and important genes for reproduction, immunity, and other traits.
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