Endocrinology Studies

Could cannabinoids provide a new hope for ovarian cancer patients?

Researchers have found that cannabinoids, compounds derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, have anti-cancer effects and could be potential treatments for gynecological cancers. Non-psychoactive cannabinoids show promise in treating ovarian cancer, but more research is needed.

Kaur R and Javid FA (2023).
Pharmacol Res Perspect.
PubMed:
37526235

Comprehensive Characterization of B-Box Zinc Finger Genes in Citrullus lanatus and Their Response to Hormone and Abiotic Stresses.

Researchers identified and characterized 25 watermelon genes involved in growth, development, and stress response. These genes may have functional interactions in stress hormone networks. Understanding their roles will be important for studying stress and hormone signaling pathways.

Wang X et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
PubMed:
37514248

Ziziphus mauritiana Leaves Normalize Hormonal Profile and Total Cholesterol in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Rats.

The study evaluated the effect of a plant extract on hormone levels and cholesterol in a rat model of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Results suggest the extract may have potential in treating PCOS by normalizing hormones and cholesterol levels.

Shivanandappa TB et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
PubMed:
37514214

Modulation of the Proliferative Pathway, Neuroinflammation and Pain in Endometriosis.

Administration of the natural compound AR reduced the size and histological morphology of endometriosis lesions in an in vivo model. AR also reduced hyperproliferation, restored the impaired apoptosis pathway, and exhibited antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and pain-reducing effects.

Interdonato L et al (2023).
Int J Mol Sci.
PubMed:
37511500

Efficacy of beetroot juice on reducing blood pressure in hypertensive adults with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (BEET-PKD): study protocol for a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial.

Study tested whether beetroot juice (BRJ) could lower blood pressure in adults with ADPKD. Results showed BRJ increased nitric oxide, reducing clinic blood pressure.

Sagar PS et al (2023).
Trials.
PubMed:
37507763

The In Vivo and In Vitro Effects of Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb. Fruit Extract on Testosterone-Induced Hair Loss.

In this study, the researchers investigated the effects of (Gaertn.) Roxb. (TBE) on testosterone-inhibited hair growth. They found that TBE increased hair growth and was more effective than a commercial treatment. This suggests that TBE could be a promising option for treating hair loss and promoting hair growth.

Woo MJ et al (2023).
J Microbiol Biotechnol.
PubMed:
37482816