research Use of Insulin-Sensitizing Agents in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.
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870-900 / 1000+ results research Cortisol Enhances the Expression of mac25/Insulin-Like Growth Factor-Binding Protein-Related Protein-1 in Cultured Osteoblasts**This work was supported by NIDDK Grant DK-45227 and a scholarship (to R.C.P.) from Fundacao Coordenacao de Aperfeicoa mento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior (CAPES), Universidade de Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo, Brazil).
Cortisol increases a specific protein in bone cells, which may help explain its negative effects on bone.
research Topically applied glycyrrhizic acid causes hair removal in rats
Glycyrrhizic acid from sweet licorice can effectively remove hair without skin irritation.
research Ginkgolide B and bilobalide promote the growth and increase β‐catenin expression in hair follicle dermal papilla cells of American minks
Ginkgolide B and bilobalide help mink hair grow by making skin cells healthier and boosting a key growth protein.
research Expression of lipid-protein gene PLP2 in Liaoning cashmere goat
The PLP2 gene affects cashmere fiber quality in goats and is linked to hair growth and loss.
research Crystallization and preliminary X-ray analysis of the human androgen receptor ligand-binding domain with a coactivator-like peptide and selective androgen receptor modulators
Scientists successfully created and analyzed the structure of a part of the human androgen receptor with specific modulators and a peptide to understand how it binds differently in various tissues.
research Rebamipide Induces Hair Regeneration Through EP4-Driven Lipid Metabolism Remodeling
Rebamipide may help regrow hair by activating hair follicle stem cells.
research Overexpression of Lnk in the Ovaries Is Involved in Insulin Resistance in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Higher Lnk protein levels in ovaries may lead to insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
research Induction of basal cell carcinomas and trichoepitheliomas in mice overexpressing GLI-1
Overexpressing GLI-1 in mice skin can cause tumors like human basal cell carcinomas.
research Drug repurposing: Clinical practices and regulatory pathways
Drug repurposing offers faster, cheaper drug development but faces challenges like safety, ethics, and funding.
research 3,3-Diphenylpentane skeleton as a steroid skeleton substitute: Novel inhibitors of human 5α-reductase 1
A new compound effectively inhibits human 5α-reductase 1.
research Allopregnanolone Alters the Gene Expression Profile of Human Glioblastoma Cells
Allopregnanolone changes gene expression in glioblastoma cells.
research Interconnected PolymerS TeChnology (IPSTiC): An Effective Approach for the Modulation of 5α-Reductase Activity in Hair Loss Conditions
A new anti-baldness patch effectively treats hair loss by blocking enzymes linked to the condition.
research Selective delivery of adapalene to the human hair follicle under finite dose conditions using polymeric micelle nanocarriers
Polymeric micelle nanocarriers deliver adapalene more effectively to hair follicles than commercial products.
research 5α-Reductase Type 2 Regulates Glucocorticoid Action and Metabolic Phenotype in Human Hepatocytes
Manipulating 5α-reductase type 2 can affect liver fat production and glucocorticoid effects.
research Clinical Translation of Targeted Protein Degraders
Targeted protein degraders show promise in treating cancer but need to target more diverse proteins.
research Lipid-based liquid crystals as drug delivery vehicles for antimicrobial peptides
Cubosomes enhance antimicrobial peptide stability and effectiveness.
research Synthesis and Pharmacological Evaluation of New Progesterone Esters as 5.ALPHA.-Reductase Inhibitors
Smaller substituents at C-17 enhance the inhibitory activity of progesterone derivatives on 5alpha-reductase.
research JAK-Inhibitors Beyond the Label: Emerging Applications in Dermatology
JAK inhibitors show promise for treating various skin disorders effectively and safely.
research Experimental Assessment of 3-<i>meta</i>-Pyridine-1,2,4-Oxadiazole Deoxycholic Acid Derivative as a Prototype of 5-α-Reductase Inhibitors <i>in silico</i> and <i>in vivo</i> Models
The new compound is a promising, less toxic alternative to finasteride for treating prostate issues.
research Evaluation of New Pregnane Derivatives as 5.ALPHA.-Reductase Inhibitor.
New pregnane derivatives are effective at inhibiting an enzyme linked to hair loss and reducing oil gland activity.
research New Insight for Enhanced Topical Targeting of Caffeine for Effective Cellulite Treatment: In Vitro Characterization, Permeation Studies, and Histological Evaluation in Rats
CA-SLN-Ngel significantly reduces cellulite more effectively than regular caffeine gel.
research Robust Metformin Nanosystem Promotes Hair Growth in Androgenetic Alopecia
A new metformin-based treatment may effectively promote hair growth with fewer side effects.
research Comment on ‘Androgenetic alopecia is associated with increased scalp hardness’: role of phosphodiesterase inhibitors?
Drugs like PDEI may help hair disorders like AGA.
research PROTAC Degraders of Androgen Receptor‐Integrated Dissolving Microneedles for Androgenetic Alopecia and Recrudescence Treatment via Single Topical Administration
A new hair loss treatment using dissolving microneedles was found to speed up hair growth and was more effective than daily use of common hair growth drugs.
research Plant Secondary Metabolites of Pharmacological Significance in Reference to Diabetes Mellitus: An Update
Certain plant compounds can help treat diabetes.
research Exploring the therapeutic potential of phytochemicals apigenin and ellagic acid in managing polycystic ovarian syndrome and its comorbidities: a comprehensive review
Apigenin and ellagic acid may help manage PCOS symptoms.
research Multifocal alopecia of the scalp, axillae, and body
A young man was diagnosed with a rare hair loss condition usually seen in older women.
research Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Studies of Glycyrrhiza glabra: A Medicinal Plant Review
Licorice has many health benefits but more research is needed to fully understand them.
research Bioassay-guided isolation of two antiproliferative metabolites from Pterocarpus indicus Willd. against TGF-β-induced prostate stromal cells (WPMY-1) proliferation via PI3K/AKT signaling pathway
Compounds from Pterocarpus indicus may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia by stopping cell growth.