Epigenetic Effects of Finasteride on Dopaminergic Signaling Pathways: A Potential Contributor to Post-Finasteride Syndrome

    May 2024 in “ Physiology ”
    Churchill Ihentuge, Antonei B. Csóka
    Studysummary This study examined the effects of finasteride on human Leydig cells and found altered methylation in dopaminergic pathways, suggesting potential epigenetic contributions to post-finasteride syndrome, warranting further investigation.
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