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May 2015 in “Endocrinology” Manipulating 5α-reductase type 2 can affect liver fat production and glucocorticoid effects.
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October 1994 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Two non-steroidal antiandrogens, RU 58841 and RU 56187, form a common metabolite at different rates, which may influence their effects; RU 56187 could be used for prostate cancer treatment and RU 58841 for acne treatment.
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Polygonum multiflorum can promote hair growth when taken orally or applied topically.
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December 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Medications for glucose metabolism and weight control, combined therapy options, and herbal medicines may help regulate menstrual cycle in adolescents with PCOS.
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June 2014 in “Behavioural Brain Research” Neurosteroids may help metyrapone reduce cocaine addiction.
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November 2012 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” A compound from brown algae boosts the production of a certain inflammatory substance in skin cells.
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