research Minoxidil suppressed cerebral ischemic injury by direct effect on neural tissues but not by reducing blood pressure.
Minoxidil protects brain tissue directly, not by lowering blood pressure.
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research New Nonsteroidal Molecules as Blockers of the Steroidogenic Pathway
New nonsteroidal molecules can potentially increase dihydrotestosterone in neurons by blocking certain enzymes, without affecting prostate and seminal vesicle weight.
research Progesterone and allopregnanolone enhance the miniature synaptic release of glycine in the rat hypoglossal nucleus
Progesterone and allopregnanolone increase glycine release in rat brain cells.
research The Antiepileptic and Antidepressant-Like Effects of Dexpanthenol in Female Swiss Albino Mice
Dexpanthenol may help treat epilepsy and depression.
research Antioxidant activity of fractions from Tridax procumbens.
Tridax procumbens parts have antioxidant properties.
research Neurosteroid allopregnanolone attenuates development of nicotine withdrawal behavior in mice
Allopregnanolone may help prevent nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
research Overexpression of neurotrophin 4 in skin enhances myelinated sensory endings but does not influence sensory neuron number
Increasing neurotrophin 4 in skin boosts nerve endings but not sensory neuron count.
research Spermidine/spermine-N1-acetyltransferase: a key metabolic regulator
SSAT is a key enzyme affecting cell growth and metabolism, with potential but risky use in disease treatment.
research Formulation and Evaluation of PLGA Nanoparticulate-Based Microneedle System for Potential Treatment of Neurological Diseases
The microneedle system shows promise for non-invasive brain drug delivery.
research Role of neurosteroid allopregnanolone on age-related differences in exercise-induced hypoalgesia in rats
Mild exercise reduces pain in older rats through a brain chemical, while intense exercise reduces pain in all rats through a different pain-blocking process.
research High-Throughput Screening for Discovering Small Molecules Capable of Increasing the Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway to Promote Hair and Nail Growth
Aminoacridine and Minoxidil together show promise for better hair and nail growth.
research Synthesis of avicequinone c and analogs toward the study of 5α-reductase inhibitory activity
2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is a strong 5α-reductase inhibitor.
research Finasteride improves motor, EEG, and cellular changes in rat brain in thioacetamide-induced hepatic encephalopathy
Finasteride helps brain function in rats with liver-related brain issues.
research Effects of Potassium Channel Modulators on the Responses of Mammalian Slowly Adapting Mechanoreceptors
Potassium channel modulators mostly increase the activity of rat whisker mechanoreceptors.
research The nocebo effect: A clinicians guide
Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.
research Enzyme Inhibitory Activities of Marine Sponges Against Cholinesterase and 5α-Reductase
Marine sponges from Tabuhan Island can inhibit enzymes linked to Alzheimer's and hair loss.
research Rapid nongenomic modulation by neurosteroids of dendritic spines in the hippocampus: Androgen, oestrogen and corticosteroid
Sex and stress steroids quickly change brain cell structures in the hippocampus.
research Minoxidil Regulates Aging-Like Phenotypes in Rat Cortical Astrocytes In Vitro
Minoxidil may help reduce aging effects in brain cells.
research The Opiate Antagonist, Naltrexone, in the Treatment of Trichotillomania
Naltrexone did not significantly reduce hair pulling but improved cognitive flexibility.
research Phytochemical investigation and hair growth studies on the rhizomes of Nardostachys jatamansi DC
Nardostachys jatamansi DC compounds help promote hair growth.
research Bisphenol-A antagonizes the rapidly modulating effect of DHT on spinogenesis and long-term potentiation of hippocampal neurons
Bisphenol-A (BPA) increases connections between brain cells and boosts their activity, but it blocks the effects of a male hormone on brain cell plasticity.
research Pharmacognostic Evaluation and Antioxidant Activity of <i>Urtica dioica</i> L.
Urtica dioica (stinging nettle) is a potential natural antioxidant for medicinal and cosmetic use.
research The potential involvement of cholinergic system in finasteride induced cognitive dysfunction
Finasteride might affect memory by impacting cholinergic system.
research Phytochemical studies on traditional herbal medicines based on the ethnopharmacological information obtained by field studies
Over 150 new molecules with biological activities were found in traditional herbal medicines, some with potential for new drug development.
research Unravelling a novel role for Cannabidivarin in the modulation of subventricular zone postnatal neurogenesis
Cannabidivarin (CBDV) helps new brain cells grow and develop in a specific brain area through a certain receptor.
research A pilot study evaluating the efficacy of topically applied niacin derivatives for treatment of female pattern alopecia
Niacin derivatives may increase hair fullness in women with hair loss.
research A Comparative Study Examining the Effects of Nifedipine and Minoxidil on Stimulating Hair Growth Using a Mouse Model
research Nerve growth factor regulates the proliferation of cashmere goat outer root sheath cells through the activation of cAMP-binding protein
Nerve growth factor helps cashmere goat hair cells grow by activating a specific protein.
research Unravelling a novel role for cannabidivarin in the modulation of subventricular zone postnatal neurogenesis
Cannabidivarin (CBDV) may help brain cell growth and survival through the TRPV1 receptor.
research Effects of Nitrendipine (BAY e 5009), Nifedipine, Verapamil, Phentolamine, Papaverine, and Minoxidil on Contractions of Isolated Rabbit Aortic Smooth Muscle
Nitrendipine and nifedipine effectively block muscle contractions, while papaverine relaxes them and minoxidil needs high amounts to work.