January 2017 in “STARS (University of Central Florida)” This study found that steroid reproductive hormones such as estradiol and testosterone can be preserved and analyzed in archaeological human hair, providing new insights into ancient health and fertility.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Sex hormones affect reproduction, sexual development, and oral health, and it's important for dental practitioners to understand their effects and interactions.
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December 1998 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study found that steroid hormone levels in human hair correlate significantly with those in serum, suggesting hair may be a viable medium for assessing hormonal status.
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November 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review outlines the significant roles of sex steroid hormones like estrogens, progestins, and testosterone in reproductive and overall health, and discusses how their imbalances are linked to various health conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome and reproductive cancers.
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November 2009 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” The researchers reported that during early embryogenesis and larval development in Silurana tropicalis, inhibiting steroidogenic enzymes cyp19 and srd5beta affects genes related to thyroid and reproductive systems.