January 2002 in “Chinese Journal of Pharmaceuticals” A new method was developed to make a compound used in finasteride and epristeride with a 69% yield.
May 2026 in “Global Translational Medicine” Clove leaf extract lowers bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol while also increasing body weight.
Plant compounds may help manage PCOS, endometriosis, and menstrual issues.
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July 2019 in “Chemical papers/Chemické zvesti” A new sensor can detect minoxidil accurately and effectively.
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February 2010 in “Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry” Researchers developed a method to detect hormone-blocking drugs in wastewater and found them in Beijing's sewage, suggesting they can survive sewage treatment.
The best mix of propylene glycol and sorbitol was found for a cream to prevent hair loss using saw palmetto extract.
April 2025 in “Jurnal Multidisiplin Dehasen (MUDE)” The hair tonic with fragrant pandan leaf extract and VCO was mostly stable, except for the F3 formulation.
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July 2017 in “Journal of Molecular Graphics & Modelling” The study found that baicalin has different stable shapes in gas and water, with two shapes better for interacting with positive charges in water.
September 2015 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” 60 citations
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September 2001 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Topical contact sensitizers can treat certain skin conditions by changing the immune response.