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December 2001 in “Urology” This review discusses the role of 5α-reductase in prostate development and BPH, and reports no new clinical results; ongoing trials are exploring dual isozyme inhibitors for improved treatment efficacy.
December 2022 in “Acta Ophthalmologica” In this study, dutasteride treatment in retinitis pigmentosa mice increased photoreceptor survival and reduced glial activation, suggesting it may offer a neuroprotective effect.
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January 2009 in “Cellular & Molecular Biology Letters” This study concluded that finasteride-induced DHT deficiency intensified constitutive iNOS expression in rat testicular and epididymal cells, suggesting a complex regulatory relationship needing further investigation.
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January 2019 in “Advances in Medical Sciences” This study found that a combination of azelaic acid, minoxidil, and caffeine significantly reduced skin flap necrosis in rats, likely by increasing nitric oxide content and iNOS expression, compared to individual treatments.
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June 2023 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” This article reviews the role of nitric oxide in skin health, including its influence on immune responses and potential therapeutic applications for contact dermatitis, but reports no new clinical results.