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December 2005 in “Nature Clinical Practice Endocrinology & Metabolism” Blocking the enzyme 11β-HSD1 might help treat obesity and metabolic issues.
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August 2005 in “Endocrinology” αMSH may help regulate immune responses in hair follicles and its disruption could lead to hair loss.
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June 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” Acetylcholine receptors might be involved in the development of acne inversa and smoking could worsen the condition.
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July 2009 in “BJU international” Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.
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August 2005 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The protein ARA70/ELE1 is involved in male pattern baldness, and lower levels of its short form may lead to hair thinning.
December 2014 in “Journal of Biomedical Research” Recombinant thymosin β4 promotes blood vessel growth and reduces muscle damage.
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March 2001 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Key enzymes control androgen levels, affecting hormone activity and potential treatments.
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March 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” GPRC5D is linked to the formation of hair, nails, and certain tongue areas.
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August 1988 in “Clinical endocrinology” Melatonin may help with sleep issues, depression, and cancer, but more research is needed.
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December 2007 in “Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery” Finasteride may cause floppy-iris syndrome during cataract surgery, so check patients' medical history.
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May 2003 in “Mini-reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” New steroidal compounds could be effective for treating conditions related to 5α-reductase enzyme activity.
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December 2021 in “Physiological Research” Low testosterone may increase COVID-19 severity in men.
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February 2020 in “Rivista Urologia” Both terazosin and baclofen effectively reduce pain in young men with chronic testicular pain, with no difference in their effectiveness.
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December 2011 in “Arzneimittelforschung” CB-03-04 shows promise as a treatment for prostate issues due to its strong anti-androgen effects.
September 2025 in “Development” Nelfb is crucial for forming skin fat tissue by regulating genes needed for fat cell development.
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April 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ACTH promotes hair growth in mink, but α-MSH does not.
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June 2015 in “Journal of anatomy” A compound named ZCZ90 can increase muscle spindle firing, potentially helping treat muscle spasms and hypertension.
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July 1993 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” Diagnosis of adrenal issues in ferrets should use symptoms, ultrasound, and surgery, not ACTH tests.
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