59 citations
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January 2021 in “Genes” Twelve key genes may improve cashmere production by influencing hair follicle cycles.
59 citations
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Dulaglutide, Liraglutide, and Semaglutide, have potential benefits beyond the pancreas, including neuroprotection, pain suppression, cardiovascular protection, obesity management, and cancer treatment, but there are concerns about pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer risks.
50 citations
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February 2013 in “Annals of Clinical Biochemistry” Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.
44 citations
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June 2017 in “The EMBO Journal” LPA3 signaling in the uterus is crucial for placental formation and fetal development.
44 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of applied ecology” Hair analysis for stress and reproductive hormones in wildlife needs more research for accuracy across species.
41 citations
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June 2016 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.
37 citations
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December 2020 in “PLANT PHYSIOLOGY” A mutant FERONIA gene affects root hair growth at high temperatures.
34 citations
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April 2023 in “Climacteric” Gender-affirming hormone therapy affects health risks and requires careful management, especially as transgender individuals age.
28 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” CXXC5 is a protein that controls cell growth and healing processes, and changes in its activity can lead to diseases like cancer and hair loss.
25 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” VDR regulation varies by tissue and is crucial for its biological functions.
21 citations
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February 2015 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Keloids may be influenced by stress and psychological factors.
19 citations
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February 2023 in “Environmental and experimental botany” Jasmonic acid helps plants grow, defend against threats, and survive stressful conditions like drought and salt.
19 citations
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June 2021 in “The world journal of men's health” Using anabolic-androgenic steroids can harm men's reproductive health and increase the risk of heart problems and death.
18 citations
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.
14 citations
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November 2012 in “SLAS discovery” Some herbal extracts can promote hair growth and prevent hair loss.
13 citations
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October 2019 in “Oncology Reports” The link between anabolic agents and colorectal cancer risk is unclear.
12 citations
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May 2023 in “EMBO reports” High mTORC1 activity slows hair growth and causes it to lose color.
11 citations
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November 2009 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Bolandiol, a synthetic steroid, builds muscle and bone without greatly affecting sex glands, and works differently from other hormones.
10 citations
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November 2024 in “Diagnostics” High androgen levels cause skin issues in PCOS, affecting quality of life.
9 citations
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July 2021 in “Essays in Biochemistry” Sex hormones may influence COVID-19 severity, with males at higher risk, and certain hormone therapies could potentially treat the virus.
8 citations
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March 2023 in “International Wound Journal” IGF2BP3 and other m6A-related genes are linked to keloid formation and could be potential treatment targets.
7 citations
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May 2023 in “Nanomaterials” Titanium dioxide nanoparticles may harm the male reproductive system.
6 citations
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Quercetin may help improve symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.
5 citations
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” Ro stress hindered ginseng root growth and ginsenoside production, but increased certain hormones and affected gene regulation related to plant growth and stress responses.
5 citations
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hair follicles could be used to noninvasively monitor our body's internal clock and help identify risks for related diseases.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Andrology” The testes produce sperm and hormones essential for male development.
3 citations
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May 2025 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Evaluate and manage androgen excess in women with a systematic approach, considering both physical and psychological impacts.
3 citations
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July 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Stress may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata by affecting immune responses and cell death in hair follicles.
3 citations
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November 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The testes produce important hormones like testosterone and others that play key roles in male body functions.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Camellia japonica extract may improve scalp health and promote hair growth.