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March 2007 in “Steroids” New methods to make oxasteroids show promise for medical treatments like osteoporosis and breast cancer.
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July 1995 in “PubMed” Lowering homocyst(e)ine levels can reverse skin and hair lightening by restoring enzyme activity needed for pigmentation.
47 citations
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November 2010 in “Vox Sanguinis” Iron supplements helped female blood donors with low iron avoid anaemia and return to donate again.
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January 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Estrogen formation in hair roots affects hair growth and varies by site, gender, and age.
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November 2025 in “Advanced Science” A new nanozyme using EGCG and L-arginine boosts hair growth by safely increasing beneficial oxidative stress.
15 citations
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June 1986 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Androgens increase pigmentation in young hamsters, but estrogens can reverse this effect.
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May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Human stem cells can turn into functional eye cells that might help treat retinal diseases.
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June 2024 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” Maintaining natural oxygen levels is crucial for healthy skin cells and effective treatments.
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July 2020 in “Cell Proliferation” Epiregulin can help hair grow and may be useful for treating hair loss.
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June 2021 in “The Journal of Experimental Medicine” Understanding signaling in blood cells is complex and still limited.
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” DHEA boosts bone cell growth and differentiation in elderly stem cells.
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January 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Hypoxia and epigenetics are crucial for cell growth and tissue regeneration.
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A stable sheep ovarian cell line was created for studying reproduction and hormones.
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February 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” More research is needed on the health effects of hormone therapy for transgender and nonbinary people.
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June 2017 in “Endocrine Reviews” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) mainly affects nearby cells, doesn't significantly change prostate hormonal environment or cancer risk, and doesn't play a main role in causing hair loss or acne. More research is needed on its effects on heart health, sexual function, and bone health.
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November 2024 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” Anabolic-androgenic steroids can harm women's health and their offspring.
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October 2022 in “Molecular therapy” The FDA approved the first gene therapy for a blood disorder after overcoming early challenges and demonstrating patient benefits.
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March 2005 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Androgens affect behavior, hair, bones, muscles, and the heart, and can be used to treat certain conditions.
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April 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Pre-existing skin conditions and drug reactions are the main causes of exfoliative erythroderma.