research A guide to the use of bioassays in exploration of natural resources
Bioassays help find useful compounds in nature for making medicines, supplements, and cosmetics.
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research Cloning of the human phenol sulfotransferase gene family: three genes implicated in the metabolism of catecholamines, thyroid hormones and drugs
Scientists identified three genes important for processing certain brain chemicals, thyroid hormones, and medications.
research Exploring the Interplay between Arsenic and Cutaneous Physiology, Pathology, and Regeneration
Arsenic exposure from contaminated water severely damages the skin, causing hair loss, pigmentation changes, irritation, and can lead to skin cancer.
research Recurrent Toxic Hepatitis in a Caucasian Girl Related to the Use of Shou-Wu-Pian, a Chinese Herbal Preparation
A 5-year-old girl had liver damage twice after using the herbal product Shou-Wu-Pian.
research Correction to: Toxicity of the pharmaceuticals finasteride and melengestrol acetate to benthic invertebrates
Finasteride and melengestrol acetate are toxic to benthic invertebrates.
research Workplace-related environmental exposure and its potential influence on hair mineral and gut microbiota in cloned working dogs
Environmental conditions can affect toxic mineral levels and gut bacteria in working dogs.
research Non-invasive biomonitoring of infant exposure to environmental organic pollutants in north-western Spain based on hair analysis. Identification of potential sources
Hair analysis shows infants and mothers in north-western Spain are exposed to environmental pollutants, with factors like diet and residence affecting pollutant levels.
research Atlas of Cosmetic Dermatology
research Chemotherapy-induced toxicity—a secondary effect caused by released DNA?
Chemotherapy toxicity might be reduced by using DNA neutralizing agents.
research Determination of cantharidin,nitrogen mustard and minoxidil in nurturing hair products by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry
research Physiopathological role of the enzymatic complex 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase in the generation of progesterone and testosterone neuroactive metabolites
The enzymes 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase help create brain-active substances from progesterone and testosterone, which could be used for treatment, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
research Clinical Toxicityof Retinoids
Retinoids can cause skin issues and hair loss due to their effects on cell membranes.
research Taiwanese Dermatological Association consensus for the prevention and management of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor-related skin toxicities
The guidelines help doctors manage skin problems from certain cancer treatments to improve patients' lives.
research Clinical management of cutaneous adverse events in patients on targeted anticancer therapies and immunotherapies: a national consensus statement by the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology
Spanish experts provided guidelines for treating skin side effects in cancer patients on new therapies, stressing early action and teamwork.
research Metabolic study of androsta-1,4,6-triene-3,17-dione in horses using liquid chromatography/high resolution mass spectrometry
The study found that urine metabolites M1b or M4 are the best indicators of ATD use in horses, with detection possible up to 77 hours in urine and 28 hours in blood.
research A case of secondary diabetes mellitus associated with chronic arsenic toxicity
Chronic arsenic toxicity can cause diabetes and may not improve even with treatment.
research Chronic exposures to the herbicide atrazine and the pharmaceutical finasteride disrupt sex steroid and thyroid hormone signalling and gonadal development in frogs
Atrazine and finasteride disrupt hormone signaling and affect frog development.
research Introduction: splintering urbanism
TSPO might help treat anxiety and depression.
research Elemental Distribution in Medicinal Plants Commonly Used in Folklore Medicine in Mexico
Most medicinal plants in Mexican folklore have safe element levels, but arsenic exceeds safe limits in almost all.
research Arsenic Trioxide as Effective Therapy for Relapsed Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
Arsenic trioxide effectively treats relapsed acute promyelocytic leukemia with manageable side effects.
research Hormesis and medicine
Low doses of some substances can be beneficial, while high doses can be harmful or toxic.
research Analysis of hormone antagonists in clinical and municipal wastewater by isotopic dilution liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry
Researchers developed a method to detect hormone-blocking drugs in wastewater and found them in Beijing's sewage, suggesting they can survive sewage treatment.
research Cytostatics and immunosuppressive drugs
Some cancer and immune system drugs can cause serious side effects, including heart, lung, nerve, and organ damage, which need careful monitoring and management.
research Evaluation of Potential Toxicity of Calotropis gigantea Leaf Extract on Danio rerio: Bioactive Compounds, Oxidative Stress and Histological Toxicity Analysis
Calotropis gigantea leaf extract causes significant tissue damage and stress in fish.
research Exposure to hair metals and metal-mixtures associated with blood lipids and dyslipidemia in Chinese adults: Evidence from a national cross-sectional study
Higher levels of molybdenum and lead in hair are linked to increased cholesterol and dyslipidemia risk.
research Elevated ornithine decarboxylase activity promotes skin tumorigenesis by stimulating the recruitment of bulge stem cells but not via toxic polyamine catabolic metabolites
Increased ODC activity leads to skin tumors by recruiting stem cells, not by toxic byproducts.
research Functional characterization of OR51B5 and OR1G1 in human lung epithelial cells as potential drug targets for non-type 2 lung diseases
Blocking certain receptors in the lungs might help treat a specific type of asthma.
research Participation of GABAA, GABAB receptors and neurosteroids in toluene-induced hypothermia: Evidence of concentration-dependent differences in the mechanism of action
Toluene lowers body temperature through different mechanisms depending on the concentration.
research Successful management of minoxidil toxicosis in a dog
A dog fully recovered from minoxidil poisoning after receiving treatment.
research Drug eruptions in dermatology
Skin reactions to drugs are common and can be deadly, usually requiring stopping the drug and may be better prevented with genetic testing in the future.