research Mice Lacking the Epidermal Retinol Dehydrogenases SDR16C5 and SDR16C6 Display Accelerated Hair Growth and Enlarged Meibomian Glands
Mice without certain skin enzymes have faster hair growth and bigger eye glands.
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60-90 / 1000+ resultsresearch Ovine Placental Steroid Synthesis and Metabolism in Late Gestation
Diet changes hormone levels in pregnant ewes by affecting metabolism, not placental synthesis.
research Effect of Finasteride on the Ovulatory Function of Normal Women
Finasteride doesn't affect ovulation in normal women.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibition Prevents the Luteal Phase Increase in Plasma Allopregnanolone Levels and Mitigates Symptoms in Women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
High-dose dutasteride reduces PMDD symptoms by stabilizing neurosteroid levels.
research Crystal Structure and Synthesis of 17α-Acetoxy-6,7-Epoxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
A new compound was made that might help treat diseases related to male hormones.
research Effect of Flutamide and Two Novel Synthetic Steroids on GABA, Glutamine, and Some Oxidative Stress Markers in Rat Brain and Prostate
Flutamide and a new synthetic steroid affected brain and prostate chemicals and showed potential for treating androgen-related conditions and epilepsy.
research Synthesis of 11α-Hydroxyprogesterone Haptens
Researchers successfully made new compounds for hormone level tests, but one attempt led to an unexpected product, correcting a past error.
research Four-Amino Acid Segment in Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase 1 Confers Sensitivity to Finasteride, a Competitive Inhibitor
Four-amino acid part makes enzyme sensitive to finasteride.
research Inhibition of 5α-Reductase Alters Pregnane Metabolism in the Late Pregnant Mare
Inhibiting 5α-reductase increases progesterone levels in late pregnant mares.
research 11α-Hydroxyprogesterone, a Potent 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Inhibitor, Is Metabolized by Steroid-5α-Reductase and Cytochrome P450 17α-Hydroxylase/17,20-Lyase to Produce C11α-Derivatives of 21-Deoxycortisol and 11-Hydroxyandrostenedione In Vitro
11α-Hydroxyprogesterone is changed into different substances by certain enzymes and may play a role in prostate cancer.
research Species Differences in Prostatic Steroid 5α-Reductases of Rat, Dog, and Human
Different animals have unique versions of the enzyme that changes testosterone into another hormone, which is important for creating effective treatments for prostate and hair loss conditions.
research The Acne Hormones
Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Current Insights in Pathophysiology, Diagnostics, and Management
Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase as a Novel Therapeutic Target for Schizophrenia and Other Neuropsychiatric Disorders
S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.
research Basics of Androgen Synthesis and Action
Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.
research Crystal Structure of Steroid Reductase SRD5A Reveals Conserved Steroid Reduction Mechanism
The structure of SRD5A reveals how it reduces steroids, aiding drug design for related health conditions.
research Finasteride Inhibits the Progesterone-Induced Spike-Wave Discharges in a Genetic Model of Absence Epilepsy
Finasteride blocks progesterone's effect on absence seizures in rats.
research Gonadal Sex Steroids: Production, Action, and Interactions in Mammals
The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
research Alopecia: Unapproved Treatments or Indications
Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
research Evaluation of Defensive Responses Associated with Panic in Female Rats: Serotonergic Activation Profile in the Dorsal Raphe Nucleus and Periaqueductal Gray
Female rats showed more panic-related behavior than males, influenced by hormonal cycles and certain drugs.
research Progesterone-Induced Stimulation of Mammary Tumorigenesis Is Due to the Progesterone Metabolite, 5α-Dihydroprogesterone (5αP), and Can Be Suppressed by the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, Finasteride
Progesterone byproduct 5αP stimulates mammary tumor growth, but finasteride can suppress it.
research Neurosteroidogenesis Today: Novel Targets for Neuroactive Steroid Synthesis and Action and Their Relevance for Translational Research
New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.
research Hair Corticosterone Measurement in Mouse Models of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
New hair growth corticosterone levels are higher in diabetic mice, indicating long-term stress.
research Crystal Structure and Synthesis of 17α-Acetoxy-4-Bromopregn-4-Ene-3,20-Dione
The document concludes that a compound with potential for treating prostate cancer and hair loss was successfully made and its detailed structure was confirmed.
research Azasteroids as Inhibitors of Testosterone 5α-Reductase in Mammalian Skin
Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
research Genetic Defects of Female Sexual Differentiation
Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.
research The 5 Alpha-Reductase Isozyme Family: A Review of Basic Biology and Their Role in Human Diseases
The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
research 5α-Reduced Glucocorticoids: A Story of Natural Selection
Natural 5α-reduced glucocorticoids might be anti-inflammatory with fewer side effects than current options.
research Phase-Specific Differential Regulation of Mechanical Allodynia in a Murine Model of Neuropathic Pain by Progesterone
Progesterone initially worsens but later reduces neuropathic pain in mice, through different mechanisms.
research Steroidogenesis Inhibitors Alter But Do Not Eliminate Androgen Synthesis Mechanisms During Progression to Castration-Resistance in LNCaP Prostate Xenografts
Steroidogenesis inhibitors change but don't stop androgen production in prostate cancer.