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research Does Propecia Cause More Harms than Good: Assessing Reproductive and Non-Reproductive Effects of Finasteride on Male Health
Finasteride treats hair loss but may cause low libido, erectile issues, and depression.
research Research progress of post-acute sequelae after SARS-CoV-2 infection
Long COVID causes various long-term health issues and needs better awareness and treatment.
research Attention to Innate Circadian Rhythm and the Impact of Its Disruption on Diabetes
Disrupting natural body clocks increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
research Androgen excess: a hallmark of polycystic ovary syndrome
Excess androgens may cause PCOS, not just be a symptom.
research Phase-specific differential regulation of mechanical allodynia in a murine model of neuropathic pain by progesterone
Progesterone initially worsens but later reduces neuropathic pain in mice, through different mechanisms.
research Comparative transcriptome profiling of hair follicles from forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii) at different stages
The research provides insights into hair follicle growth in forest musk deer by identifying key genes and pathways involved.
research International Journal of KIU
Genetics influence opioid addiction risk, diet affects COVID-19 severity, Aerva lanata may harm kidneys, some plants fight fungi and cancer, and nursing students need better contraceptive knowledge.
research Advances in Knowledge of Androgens: How Intentional and Accidental Neurosteroid Changes Inform Us of Their Action and Role
Finasteride can have lasting negative effects on brain function and behavior by disrupting neurosteroid production.
research Endocrinology Overview RSS
The document explains how male reproductive hormones work and affect the body.
research Neurosteroids on the Epilepsy Chessboard—Keeping Seizures in Check
Ketogenic diet, neurosteroids, and HMGB1-TLR4 signaling pathway are potential targets for new epilepsy treatments.
research Increased expression of the gene for the Y1 receptor of neuropeptide Y in the amygdala and paraventricular nucleus of Y1R/LacZ transgenic mice in response to restraint stress
Acute stress increases Y1 receptor gene expression in certain brain areas, but repeated stress does not.
research Reviewer #1 (Public Review): CaBP1 and 2 enable sustained CaV1.3 calcium currents and synaptic transmission in inner hair cells
CaBP1 and CaBP2 are important for maintaining hearing by supporting continuous calcium currents and nerve signaling in the ear.
research Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 4 with GAD antibody and dystonia
Dystonia may be part of PAS-4 and linked to immune issues.
research Synaptic processes and immune-related pathways implicated in Tourette Syndrome
The study found that Tourette Syndrome may be linked to certain immune system processes and synaptic signaling.
research Allopregnanolone is required for prepulse inhibition deficits induced by D1 dopamine receptor activation
Allopregnanolone is needed for certain brain processing issues caused by D1 dopamine receptor activation.
research Adverse Side Effects of 5α‐Reductase Inhibitors Therapy: Persistent Diminished Libido and Erectile Dysfunction and Depression in a Subset of Patients
Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.
research Effects of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors on erectile function, sexual desire and ejaculation
5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced sexual desire, sometimes lasting after stopping the drug.
research Urinary steroid metabolome shows adrenal, gonadal, and neuroactive steroid dysregulation in adolescents with depression
Depressed teens have different steroid levels in urine, which may help identify and treat them.
research Signaling pathways in the mechanisms of drug action
Signaling pathways are key targets for developing effective drugs.
research Menopause - Andropause - Anti-Aging 2008, 11.-13. Dezember 2008, Wien - Abstracts
Healthy aging can be promoted through physical activity, lifestyle changes, and certain treatments.
research Agouti and Agouti-related Protein: Analogies and Contrasts
Agouti and AGRP affect pigmentation and obesity, with implications for metabolic disorders.
research Down-regulation of Melanocortin Receptor Signaling Mediated by the Amino Terminus of Agouti Protein in XenopusMelanophores
Agouti protein affects melanocortin receptors through competitive antagonism and receptor down-regulation.
research Corticosterone enhances the potency of ethanol against hippocampal long-term potentiation via local neurosteroid synthesis
Corticosterone makes ethanol more effective at blocking brain processes important for learning and memory.
research The Peach RGF/GLV Signaling Peptide pCTG134 Is Involved in a Regulatory Circuit That Sustains Auxin and Ethylene Actions
The peach gene CTG134 helps control the interaction between auxin and ethylene, which could lead to new agricultural chemicals.
research 5. Novel anticonvulsant effects of supraphysiological doses of progesterone in hippocampal-kindled mice
High doses of progesterone can reduce seizures in mice.
research A SUBPOPULATION OF ITCH RECEPTORS MARKED BY RET EXPRESSION
A new type of nerve cell involved in itch perception was discovered.
research Coat Color in Intact and Neurointermediate Lobe-Grafted Agouti Mice: Effect of Dopamine Agonists and Antagonists
Dopamine affects coat color changes in agouti mice.
research Agomelatine may alleviate valproate induced hair loss
Agomelatine might help reduce hair loss caused by valproate.
research Sodium Valproate Improves Skin Flap Survival via Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid and Histone Deacetylase Inhibitory System
Sodium valproate helps skin healing by affecting GABA and histone deacetylase.