research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications April–June 2021
Drug repurposing shows promise for treating many medical conditions.
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870-900 / 1000+ resultsresearch The neurosteroid environment in the hippocampus exerts bi-directional effects on seizure susceptibility in mice
Neurosteroids in the brain can increase or decrease seizure risk in mice.
research Development of polymeric nanoparticles with controlled drug release for dermal application
Polymeric nanoparticles effectively control corticosteroid release and penetration for skin applications.
research Chemically Induced Depigmentation of Skin and Hair
Some chemicals can permanently or temporarily remove color from skin and hair, which can be distressing and is not well-regulated in cosmetics.
research Computational Screening of Repurposed Drugs Targeting Sars-Cov-2 Main Protease By Molecular Docking
Danoprevir, remdesivir, and saridegib may effectively inhibit SARS-CoV-2.
research Optimized skin optical clearing for optical coherence tomography monitoring of encapsulated drug delivery through the hair follicles
A PEG-400/oleic acid mixture best improves drug delivery monitoring through hair follicles.
research Waterborne polyurethanes from castor oil-based polyols for next generation of environmentally-friendly hair-styling agents
Castor oil-based polyurethanes are promising for making safe, strong-performing, eco-friendly hair-styling products.
research Radiofrequency Currents Modulate Inflammatory Processes in Keratinocytes
CRET therapy affects inflammation in skin cells by changing cytokine levels and activating certain proteins.
research Inhibition of the pro-oxidant effects of benoxaprofen on poiymorpbonuclear leucocytes by retinol acetate in vitro
Retinol acetate can reduce the harmful effects of the drug benoxaprofen on white blood cells.
research S.04.04 Social isolation alters GABAA receptors plasticity and function: effect of ethanol
research Interspecies variations in response to topical application of selected zinc compounds
Different zinc compounds cause varying levels of skin irritation in animals.
research Recyclable PolymerizableDeep Eutectic Solvent-BasedThree-Dimensional-Printed Dissolving Microneedles with pH-ResponsiveDelivery of ZIF-8-Loaded Minoxidil for Hair Loss Therapy
The new microneedle system effectively delivers minoxidil for hair regrowth with minimal side effects.
research Different localizations of drugs simultaneously administered in a strand of hair by micro‐segmental analysis
Drugs localize differently in hair strands based on their properties.
research Generation of germline-competent induced pluripotent stem cells
Scientists can make stem cells that can turn into any cell type.
research Examining polyquaternium polymers deposition on human excised hair fibers
Certain polymers can stick to hair and increase volume, working best at a pH of 7 to 9.
research Lineage potential, plasticity and environmental reprogramming of epithelial stem/progenitor cells
Environmental cues can change the fate and function of epithelial cells, with potential for cell therapy.
research Efficacy of Sr2⁺ and Cu2⁺ Ion Incorporation on the Mechanical, biological, and antibacterial properties of natural waste-derived borosilicate bioactive glasses for orthopaedic implants
Sr and Cu ions in borosilicate glasses improve strength, bone integration, and fight bacteria, making them good for orthopedic implants.
research Decreased allopregnanolone induced by hormonal contraceptives is associated with a reduction in social behavior and sexual motivation in female rats
Hormonal contraceptives may reduce social behavior and sexual motivation by lowering allopregnanolone levels.
research Oxytocin Receptor Expression in Hair Follicle Stem Cells: A Promising Model for Biological and Therapeutic Discovery in Neuropsychiatric Disorders
research Detection of five substitution TPO mutations in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and thyroid hormones disturbance patients
Five different TPO gene mutations were found in PCOS patients with thyroid hormone issues.
research The role of pregnane neurosteroids in ethanol withdrawal: behavioral genetic approaches
Adjusting neurosteroid levels may help reduce alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
research Neuronal model of tactile allodynia produced by spinal strychnine: effects of excitatory amino acid receptor antagonists and a μ-opiate receptor agonist
Disruption of glycinergic circuits increases pain sensitivity, suggesting new pain treatment options.
research The injectable contraceptives depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and norethisterone enanthate substantially and differentially decrease testosterone and sex hormone binding globulin levels: A secondary study from the WHICH randomized clinical trial
Both injectable contraceptives lower testosterone and SHBG levels, with NET-EN having a greater effect than DMPA-IM.
research Increased dipicolinic acid production with an enhanced spoVF operon in Bacillus subtilis and medium optimization
Genetically modifying a bacteria and changing its growth conditions significantly increased the production of a chemical called dipicolinic acid.
research Adsorption of Diclofenac and PFBS on Hair Keratin Dimer
Human hair keratins might be good for filtering out harmful substances like diclofenac and PFBS from water.
research Structural investigation on damaged hair keratin treated with α,β-unsaturated Michael acceptors used as repairing agents
Treatments improved hair surface and scale structure but didn't increase certain bonds in the hair cortex.
research Marine-Biomass-Derived Melanin–Chitosan Composites as Natural Black Hair Colorants: Charge Reversal and Electrostatic Deposition Mechanism
A natural hair dye from cuttlefish ink and chitosan effectively colors hair black without harmful chemicals.
research Social isolation‐induced increase in α4and δ subunit gene expression is associated with a greater efficacy of ethanol on steroidogenesis and GABAAreceptor function
Social isolation makes rats more sensitive to alcohol's effects on the brain.
research Case Report: Pulsed electric field treatment of metastatic liver disease demonstrating a possible abscopal response
Pulsed electric field treatment may help shrink untreated liver tumors.
research Analytical method for the biomonitoring of bisphenols and parabens by liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry in human hair
A new method accurately detects bisphenols and parabens in human hair.