research Repurposing steroidogenesis inhibitors for the therapy of neuropsychiatric disorders: Promises and caveats
Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.
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research Isolation and characterization of recombinant murine Wnt3a
Scientists successfully purified a protein called Wnt3a, which is involved in processes like hair growth, but the overall yield was low, suggesting more work is needed to improve this.
research Investigation of Some Amino Acid Analogues and Metabolites as Inhibitors of Wool and Hair Growth
Certain amino acid analogues can inhibit wool and hair growth and affect fiber strength.
research 133 TIME LAGS BETWEEN VARIOUS MATURITY MEASURES AND SPERMACRCHE
Certain maturity signs appear before and after the first release of sperm in boys.
research Effects of EGF on the Morphology and Patterns of DNA Synthesis in Isolated Human Hair Follicles
EGF makes hair follicles grow longer but stops hair production.
research Antagonism of NMDA receptors as a potential treatment for Down syndrome: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Memantine may slightly improve memory in people with Down syndrome, but more research is needed.
research Recent advances in oxasteroids chemistry
New methods to make oxasteroids show promise for medical treatments like osteoporosis and breast cancer.
research Effect of finasteride on behavioural arousal and somatosensory evoked potentials in fetal sheep
Finasteride may affect fetal brain development and increase arousal, but more research is needed for safety confirmation.
research Whole-genome bisulfite sequencing of goat skins identifies signatures associated with hair cycling
DNA methylation changes are linked to hair growth cycles in goats.
research Percutaneous Absorption of α-Tocopheryl Acetate
α-Tocopheryl acetate is well absorbed through healthy skin.
research Characterization of minoxidil/hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex in aqueous alginate gel useful for alopecia management: Efficacy evaluation in male rat
The gel made of minoxidil and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin improves hair growth and is good for long-term use.
research Identification of a Cyclosporine-Specific P450 Hydroxylase Gene through Targeted Cytochrome P450 Complement (CYPome) Disruption in Sebekia benihana
A gene in Sebekia benihana, CYP-sb21, is needed for a specific reaction on the drug Cyclosporine A, which could be important for hair growth without affecting the immune system.
research ACUTE ZINC DEPLETION SYNDROME DURING PARENTERAL HYPERALIMENTATION
A patient with zinc depletion improved after zinc supplementation during parenteral nutrition.
research Synergistic Innovative Therapies in Dermatology: Integrating Platelet Derivatives, Biomaterials, and Exogenous Bioactive Substances for Enhancing Skin Repair and Regeneration
Combining platelet-rich products, biomaterials, and bioactive substances may improve skin treatment, but more research is needed.
research Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Shampoo
The herbal shampoo is a safer alternative to synthetic shampoos but needs more testing for effectiveness.
research Dermatological drugs and topical agents
Certain skin drugs and topical agents, including some natural extracts and fragrances, can cause allergic reactions. Some hair dyes and extensions, as well as minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, can also cause allergies. Botulinum toxin A can effectively reduce sweat but may have temporary side effects.
research Aqueous extract of Asiasari radix inhibits formalin-induced hyperalgesia via NMDA receptors
Asiasari radix extract may relieve certain types of pain by affecting GABA and NMDA receptors.
research TSPO activation modulates the effects of high pressure in a rat ex vivo glaucoma model
Activating TSPO helps protect the retina from damage caused by high eye pressure in glaucoma.
research Allopregnanolone is required for prepulse inhibition deficits induced by D1 dopamine receptor activation
Allopregnanolone is needed for certain brain processing issues caused by D1 dopamine receptor activation.
research The Immune Functions of Keratinocytes in Skin Wound Healing
Keratinocytes help heal skin wounds by interacting with immune cells and producing substances that kill pathogens.
research Steroidal 5α-reductase and 17α-hydroxylase/17,20-lyase (CYP17) inhibitors useful in the treatment of prostatic diseases
Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.
research Recent studies on the delivery of hydrophilic drugs in nanoparticulate systems
Nanoparticulate systems improve drug delivery by controlling release, protecting drugs, changing absorption and distribution, and concentrating drugs in targeted areas.
research Polymeric nanoparticles-embedded organogel for roxithromycin delivery to hair follicles
Scientists created a gel with nanoparticles to deliver medicine to hair follicles effectively.
research Novel cosmeceuticals from plants—An industry guided review
Plant-based ingredients are effective and safe for modern skincare products.
research The effect of St. John’s wort on the pharmacokinetics, metabolism and biliary excretion of finasteride and its metabolites in healthy men
St. John's wort increases finasteride metabolism, reducing its effectiveness; use caution when combining them.
research 5α-Reductase inhibitors, antiviral and anti-tumor activities of some steroidal cyanopyridinone derivatives
Some newly made compounds are promising for treating enlarged prostate, hair loss, viruses, and prostate cancer, and might be better than current drugs.
research Pre-clinical non-viral vectors exploited forin vivoCRISPR/Cas9 gene editing: an overview
Non-viral vectors show promise for safe and effective CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing in treating diseases.
research Topical Minoxidil-Loaded Nanotechnology Strategies for Alopecia
Nanotechnology improves minoxidil treatment for hair loss.
research Morphometric-stereological and functional epididymal alterations and a decrease in fertility in rats treated with finasteride and after a 30-day post-treatment recovery period
Finasteride causes lasting fertility decrease in rats.
research Recent Advances in the Chemistry and Pharmacological Activity of New Steroidal Antiandrogens and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.