12 citations
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April 1995 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry”
In this study, 4-substitutedN-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-oxo-4-androstene-17.beta.-carboxamides were synthesized and evaluated in vitro as potential 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors and antiandrogens.
10 citations
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August 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
This study observed that the compound EM-402 reduced 5α-reductase activity and sebaceous gland size in the flank organs and ears of hamsters, indicating potent localized anti-androgenic effects without systemic action.
5 citations
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February 1997 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry”
This study found that among 17 beta-(N-ureylene-N,N'-disubstituted)-4-azasteroids, those with an N'-phenyl moiety were the most effective inhibitors of human type I 5 alpha-reductase.