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March 2007 in “Journal of diabetes science and technology” This study found that both metformin and rosiglitazone improved ovulation and insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS, with rosiglitazone showing a more pronounced increase in adiponectin levels.
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November 2018 in “Journal of comparative pathology” This study found that adipokines were expressed in the epidermis, hair follicles, sebocytes, apocrine glands, and vascular endothelium of normal canine skin, but not in the dermis or hypodermis.
January 2026 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” This study found that androgenetic alopecia is associated with insulin resistance, elevated adipokines levels, and dyslipidemia in males, while female patients generally maintained a normal hormonal profile.
February 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that male patients with Androgenetic alopecia have higher serum leptin, lower vitamin D levels, and an altered adiponectin/leptin ratio, which may contribute to the disease's pathogenesis.
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April 2005 in “Forensic Science International” This study suggests that degraded human hair shafts are highly resistant to contamination by exogenous DNA, making them a valuable source for forensic and ancient DNA analysis.