31 citations
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February 1972 in “Experientia” This study found that the diphosphonate ethan-1-hydroxy-1,1-diphosphonat was the most effective compound in preventing calcifications in rats induced by DHT, compared to other phosphatase inhibitors and polyphosphates tested.
18 citations
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July 2015 in “Drug Healthcare and Patient Safety” This review discusses the benefits and cardiovascular risks of androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer patients, noting that optimizing cardiovascular risk factors is important when using ADT.
20 citations
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” Among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, this study found that oral contraceptives containing 20 μg ethinyl estradiol had similar effects on androgen levels as those containing 30 μg.
65 citations
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April 2007 in “Chemistry and Physics of Lipids” This study found that incorporating steroid hormones into DPPC liposomes altered their physicochemical properties, including size, zeta potential, and phase transition temperatures.
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October 2005 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study found that polymers significantly improved the chemical and microbial stability of steroid hormones in liposome formulations over eight weeks, with finasteride showing the highest diffusion rate.