28 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study found that prostasin's proteolytic activity is necessary for normal hair follicle development in mice, but not for interfollicular epidermal development.
June 2011 in “British Journal of Urology” This review discusses the challenges in developing combination therapies for urological conditions and notes that regulatory requirements and financial disincentives hinder progress, without presenting new clinical findings.
March 2024 in “Cell communication and signaling” This study found that sleep deprivation in mice can trigger prostatitis by activating the cGAS-STING pathway due to reduced levels of dihydrotestosterone and melatonin, resulting in a pro-inflammatory environment, while recovery sleep can mitigate these effects.
6 citations
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August 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that finasteride treatment in benign prostatic hyperplasia patients induced a transient, caspase-dependent apoptosis in epithelial cells, with activity peaking at 6-8 days and diminishing by 27-32 days.
26 citations
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March 2006 in “Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders. Drug targets” This article discusses the functions of the enzyme 17beta-HSD10, including its role in steroid metabolism and potential links to Alzheimer's disease, but reports no new experimental findings.