48 citations
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February 2013 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This review discusses the presence of the StAR protein in 17 non-classical steroidogenic tissues, suggesting that advanced detection methods are needed for a complete understanding of its functions in these tissues.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review” In this study, G. brevis and M. myristica, alone or together, improved hematological and testicular antioxidant parameters in male rats with finasteride-induced reproductive toxicity, showing potential protective effects against oxidative stress and supporting therapeutic use for related male reproductive disorders.
19 citations
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January 1993 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
June 2026 in “Oriental Journal Of Chemistry” This research found that a novel dehydroepiandrosterone derivative (12) significantly reduces cell viability and increases apoptosis in testosterone-stimulated normal and tumor prostate cells, unlike finasteride and dutasteride, which also showed activity under dihydrotestosterone stimulation.
9 citations
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February 2011 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” This study reported that phytochemicals SA-4 and SA-6 from Tridax procumbens exhibited a dose-related immunostimulatory effect on mice, suggesting their potential as immunostimulators.
December 2022 in “CRC Press eBooks” This research outlines that antiandrogens have mechanisms involving competitive inhibition of androgen binding and enzyme inhibition, with contraindications during pregnancy due to potential fetal risks.
14 citations
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April 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the effects of antiandrogens on the skin and suggests their potential in treating conditions like acne and hirsutism, but reports no new clinical results.
September 2003 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” GLABRA2 gene controls root-hair growth by regulating phospholipid signaling.
23 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers used advanced RNA sequencing techniques to discover that communication between specific fibroblast and myeloid cell populations may play a role in acne keloidalis, and found that corticosteroid injections could significantly reduce disease activity and gene expression related to these cells.
32 citations
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March 2013 in “EMBO journal” This review discusses auxin's role in regulating plant growth through TOR activation and translation reinitiation but reports no new experimental findings.
8 citations
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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” Among cultured sebocytes, this study found that bilobetin significantly inhibited lipid production induced by IGF-1, suggesting potential for use in acne treatment.
5 citations
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January 2022 in “Clinical cancer investigation journal” This study suggests that certain Dibenzo derivatives may be promising candidates for prostate cancer treatment due to their potential interactions with the androgen receptor and 5α-reductase enzyme.
4 citations
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August 2022 in “The Scientific World Journal” This study found that bufotalinin, derived from Merremia peltata leaves, may enhance hair growth by acting as a potential androgen receptor antagonist in rabbits.
6 citations
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October 2021 in “Brain Sciences” This study reported that dutasteride, identified through a drug repurposing strategy, showed the potential to reduce neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment in LPS-stimulated models.
This study mapped potential targets and pathways for baicalin's action in androgenic alopecia, suggesting it may inhibit 5α-reductase and serve as an effective treatment ingredient.
47 citations
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September 2016 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” This review discusses the steroidogenic properties of human skin and suggests that impaired steroidogenesis may be linked to conditions like acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, and androgenic alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” This study reported that the compound (1R, 2S)-4-(2-cyano-cyclohexyl-oxy)-2-trifluoromethyl-benzonitrile effectively stimulated hair growth in mice and reduced sebum production in hamsters.
April 2011 in “Cancer Research” In this study, ginsenoside 20(S)-protopanaxadiol-aglycone (PPD) was shown to downregulate androgen receptor expression and inhibit tumor growth in prostate cancer cells.
1 citations
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September 2010 in “UEF eRepo (University of Eastern Finland)” This study provides insight into AR-mediated gene activation and the molecular mechanisms of prostate cancer progression and drug resistance, identifying potential avenues for developing new therapies.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study demonstrates that DHT-induced lipid synthesis in sebocytes involves the mTOR pathway, suggesting mTOR inhibitors may help modulate androgen-dependent sebum overproduction.
17 citations
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October 2006 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This study found that the L457(3.43)R mutation in the human luteinizing hormone receptor increases phosphodiesterase activity, reducing hormonal response despite elevated basal cAMP levels.
This study found that theabrownin-selenium nanoparticles (TB-Se NPs) effectively target Malassezia-induced dermatitis through a dual antifungal and immunomodulatory mechanism, suppressing fungal overgrowth, reducing inflammation, and enhancing immune memory to prevent recurrence in a dermatitis model.
5 citations
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September 2009 in “Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine” This study found that the petroleum ether extract of Citrullus colocynthis fruit and an isolated steroidal compound may reduce prostatic hyperplasia in rats induced by testosterone, suggesting potential use in managing androgen-dependent conditions.
This study found that men with early-onset androgenic alopecia may be partially resistant to the cardiometabolic benefits of bromocriptine compared to those with normal hair growth.
January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” This paper reviews the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling complexes in epidermal homeostasis, hair regeneration, and skin repair, noting contributions to 3D-genomic organization and suppression of UV-induced hyper-proliferation, without presenting new results.
This study investigated a novel treatment for androgenetic alopecia, combining nanotechnology with a substance called β-sitosterol and laser therapy, and found that this combination showed promise in promoting hair growth without causing irritation or cytotoxicity.
27 citations
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July 2008 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” The new compounds may be more effective and cheaper than current treatments for conditions like baldness.
January 1994 in “Memorial University Research Repository (Memorial University)” This study suggests that oleosomes in Sesbania nodules are utilized for cell growth and development but are not directly involved in nitrogen fixation.
18 citations
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May 2020 in “Biomolecules” This review discusses spironolactone's new roles in tumor immunosurveillance, DNA repair inhibition, and viral infection suppression, highlighting its potential to extend uses beyond traditional applications, but reports no clinical results.
12 citations
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January 2018 in “Pharmacology & pharmacy” This study found that components derived from Uromedic® pumpkin seeds, especially Δ7-sterols, may inhibit DHT production and AR binding, potentially benefiting prostate and bladder health by moderating these mechanisms.