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A protein called CBP is found in prostate cancer and can increase the effectiveness of certain prostate cancer treatments.

5-Alpha reductase inhibitors may prevent prostate cancer but are not widely used due to concerns about trial relevance and potential risks, and more research is needed to confirm long-term benefits.

Prostate cancer can progress even with low testosterone due to internal hormone production in the tumor.

CT scans can find serious prostate cancer even when PSA levels are low.

Understanding where cancer cells come from helps create better prevention and treatment methods.

Different substances that activate or block the androgen receptor can affect male development and treat conditions like prostate cancer.

Dutasteride and finasteride affect different cell types differently.

Genetic counselors should be culturally skilled and aware of transgender patients' unique health risks and needs.

Taxane chemotherapy can cause skin, hair, and nail side effects, which are often under-reported and can affect patient quality of life.

Finasteride doesn't improve survival in LNCaP tumor model during off-cycle of therapy.

Testosterone may have a dual role in COVID-19, potentially worsening outcomes in men, and testosterone therapy could help some patients, but more research is needed.

Male genital development is driven by androgen signaling and understanding it could help address congenital anomalies.

Androgen use may increase the risk of stroke, but more research is needed.

The document concludes that inflammation markers can be used in diabetes, vitamin D3 affects immune pathways, hyperthyroidism changes hormone levels, androgen levels help diagnose Adrenocortical Carcinoma, erectile dysfunction is linked to diabetes, hypogonadism is common in HIV-infected males, and hormones can be biomarkers for various conditions.

Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.

Low androgen levels might delay prostate cancer but could lead to more aggressive, therapy-resistant cancers.

African American men with prostate cancer have more androgen receptor mutations, which may lead to more aggressive cancer compared to Caucasian American men.

Inhibiting 5α-reductase can help reduce prostate cancer risk and improve treatment.

Two non-steroidal antiandrogens, RU 58841 and RU 56187, form a common metabolite at different rates, which may influence their effects; RU 56187 could be used for prostate cancer treatment and RU 58841 for acne treatment.

Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.

The enzyme steroid sulfatase is linked to breast cancer and other conditions, and inhibitors are being developed for treatment.

Using two drugs together, Flutamide and 4-MA, is more effective for blocking male hormones than using each one alone.

Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.

The document concludes that understanding health requires considering evolutionary perspectives on reproductive fitness, and recognizing the complexity of factors like diet, testosterone, and sexual orientation.

Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.

A three-month treatment with a GnRH agonist significantly lowered androgen levels and 5α-reductase activity in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Looking older on the outside might be linked to aging faster on the inside and can be affected by lifestyle choices and health risks.

Both estrogens and androgens are important for health in both males and females.