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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Phenylephrine may help prevent hair loss from pulling on the hair roots.
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November 2018 in “Medicinal Chemistry” The compound GD-23 may reduce anxiety like diazepam by targeting the TSPO receptor.
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April 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The AVET system effectively delivers genes to human keratinocytes and may help treat skin diseases.
January 2026 in “Applied Biological Chemistry” Ishophloroglucin A from Ishige okamurae may be a natural alternative for treating hair loss by inhibiting 5α-reductase and promoting hair growth.
December 2025 in “The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry” Kaempferol may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and protecting hair cells.
April 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Canagliflozin helps overcome progestin resistance in certain endometrial cancer cells.
April 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing speeds up drug development, saves money, and has led to about a third of new drug approvals.
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December 2007 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” A specific chemical change in the S100A3 protein leads to the formation of a four-part structure important for hair formation.
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April 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Shaoyao Gancao decoction may treat alopecia areata by affecting the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
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February 2025 in “Toxicology in Vitro” Diphlorethohydroxycarmalol may help treat hair loss better than current medications.
February 2026 in “Toxicology Letters” MK-0773 is a moderate inhibitor of the SRD5A2 enzyme.
May 2022 in “Current Enzyme Inhibition” Compound 7b is a promising candidate for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer.
July 2021 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The finasteride nanogel could be an effective topical treatment for hair loss.
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July 1990 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” High levels of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone inhibit hair cell growth, while high levels of estradiol promote it.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The research suggests Dutasteride and Solifenacin may be effective against the bacterium causing listeriosis.
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November 2018 in “Cosmetics” Seaweeds have beneficial compounds for skin care, including anti-aging and protective effects.
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January 2012 in “The Keio Journal of Medicine” Anti-angiogenic therapy can help treat cancer but may cause resistance and side effects, so alternative methods are being explored.
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November 2024 in “Plants” Phytosterols may help manage prostate issues but are less effective than synthetic drugs.
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September 2021 in “EMBO Molecular Medicine” A new small peptide may help hair growth by activating a specific receptor and should be tested in humans.
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September 2025 in “ChemMedChem” Multitarget drugs are needed to better treat complex diseases.
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