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May 2023 in “Molecules” This source reviews recent research on Ginkgo biloba, highlighting its medicinal benefits due to compounds in the leaves and concerns over toxic alkylphenols in seeds. It also discusses patents for its food production uses and ongoing studies on toxicity and drug interactions.
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February 2013 in “Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies” This study developed and validated a micellar electrokinetic chromatography method to determine finasteride stability, finding that the drug degrades under acidic, basic, and oxidative stress conditions.
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January 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” This review explores different types of alopecia, the effects on hair appearance and growth, and the conventional treatments available, including minoxidil and finasteride, along with their side effects and the need for future drug development and potential therapies.
February 2024 in “Cosmetics” In this study, researchers developed a novel platform for discovering potential hair loss inhibitors by investigating the testosterone/dihydrotestosterone biosynthetic pathway and its regulation through biochemical mechanisms involving 17β-HSD and 3β-HSD, combined with medicinal plant extracts.
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January 2017 in “Revista chilena de nutrición” This review highlights that several clinical and epidemiological studies link a diet high in terpenoid compounds with a decreased risk of prostate cancer, supporting the potential use of terpenoids as therapeutic ingredients in treating this disease.