December 2024 in “The Eurasia Proceedings of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics” Higher ꝩ-GCS enzyme levels in PCOS patients may play a role in the disease.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, which could be a new target for treating hair loss and other skin conditions driven by testosterone.
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January 2002 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Reconstructed skin models are useful for studying how skin processes certain chemicals.
15 citations
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October 1936 in “Archives of Dermatology” Cystine is crucial for forming keratin in hair, wool, and nails.
February 2026 in “UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)” Cis-UCA can form new compounds without enzymes, and sulphide donors reduce its UVB-induced toxicity in skin cells.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Blocking a key energy pathway in human hair follicles can trigger stress responses that stop cell growth.
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April 2022 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Angio PRP speeds up skin wound healing and reduces inflammation.
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in molecular biosciences” Chronic stress in mice changes skin metabolism and gene expression, leading to hair loss.
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November 2023 in “Rice” PRX102 is essential for rice root hair growth by helping transport substances to the tips.
September 2025 in “Animals” Key proteins and pathways are crucial for wool fineness, but more research is needed.
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January 2011 in “Andrologia” Flutamide and a new synthetic steroid affected brain and prostate chemicals and showed potential for treating androgen-related conditions and epilepsy.
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May 2024 in “Amino Acids” Disrupted cysteine metabolism may cause hair breakage in Alopecia Areata, suggesting potential treatments like N-acetylcysteine.
April 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Selenium supplements can help improve symptoms and metabolic markers in lupus patients.
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May 2010 in “Current Women's Health Reviews” Oxidative stress is a key factor in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and weight management can improve symptoms.
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June 2018 in “Archives of Toxicology” Different species and human skin models vary in their skin enzyme activities, with pig skin and some models closely matching human skin, useful for safety assessments and understanding the skin's protective roles.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The reconstructed skin model from hair follicles functions like human skin in processing chemicals and can be used to test ingredient safety.
August 2015 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” The study suggests that higher levels of SIRT1 and SIRT2 may improve overall cell health and aging processes.
51 citations
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September 2020 in “Cell Metabolism” Glutamine metabolism affects hair stem cell maintenance and their ability to change back to stem cells.
27 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” Glutathione helps Arabidopsis roots adapt to low phosphate by regulating a specific growth pathway.
4 citations
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in public health” Cadmium chloride pollution can cause skin disorders, speed up aging, and prevent hair growth.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Glycogen metabolism is important for energy and processes in human hair follicles, and hair follicles may produce glucose from lactate.
162 citations
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January 2015 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with PCOS face higher risks of diabetes and heart disease, and these risks increase with obesity.
40 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Rutin may help treat symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in rats.
252 citations
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January 2008 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Melatonin in the skin helps protect against damage from stress and UV rays, and could be used to treat certain skin conditions.
45 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Affective Disorders” Melatonin improved mental health and metabolism in women with PCOS.
35 citations
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October 2017 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Mice with enhanced regeneration abilities may help develop new regenerative medicine therapies.
6 citations
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April 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Phytochrome A is crucial for normal metabolism and development in tomato seedlings under far-red light.
1 citations
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June 2017 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” N-acetylcysteine was more effective and had fewer side effects than metformin for improving insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Androgens and androgen receptors are important for metabolic health, affecting how the body uses glucose and fats through mitochondrial function.
258 citations
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July 2016 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.