research Crystal Structure and Synthesis of 17α-Acetoxy-Pregn-4,6-Diene-3,20-Dione
The compound was successfully made and shows potential for treating prostate cancer.
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research Synthesized Ceramide Induces Growth of Dermal Papilla Cells with Potential Contribution to Hair Growth
Synthetic ceramides may help hair growth by boosting cell growth in hair follicles.
research Comprehensive Spectroscopic Characterization of Finasteride Polymorphic Forms: Does Form X Exist?
Three finasteride forms exist; "form X" doesn't.
research FeCl3-Catalyzed C-N Coupling Reaction Between Cyclic Ethers and Heterocyclic Amines
Iron chloride helps create compounds that could be useful in medicine, like treating hair loss.
research Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Reveals Cellular and Transcriptional Changes Associated With M1 Macrophage Polarization in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Immune cells in Hidradenitis suppurativa become more inflammatory and may be important for treatment targets.
research Synthesis of N-Substituted 3-Oxo-17b-Carboxamide-4-Aza-5a-Androstanes and the Tautomerism of 3-Oxo-4-Aza-5-Androstenes
Researchers made two new compounds that could be used for medicine.
research Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome a Sexual Conflict? A Review
The conclusion suggests that PCOS may persist due to genetic traits that, while harmful for female fertility, could have provided survival and reproductive benefits to males.
research New 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: In Vitro and In Vivo Effects
Four new compounds were more effective than finasteride in treating prostate issues and hair loss, with one being 100 times more active and safe for use.
research Effect of Carbamates on mRNA Encoding Lipid Enzymes in Hamster Flank Organs
Carbamates may help treat androgen-dependent conditions by changing how certain lipid enzymes are produced.
research Biological Activity of Novel Progesterone Derivatives Having Bulky Ester Side Chains at C-3
The more lipophilic the progesterone derivative, the better it binds to androgen receptors and has antiandrogenic effects.
research Identification and Characterization of Four Immune-Related Signatures in Keloid
Four specific genes are linked to keloid formation and could be potential treatment targets.
research Relative Binding Affinity of Novel Steroids to Androgen Receptors in Hamster Prostate
New steroids were effective in blocking male hormone receptors in hamster prostates.
research Stereocontrolled Synthesis of All Eight Stereoisomers of the Putative Anti-Androgen Cyoctol
Scientists made all eight versions of a compound called cyoctol, but found it's not an anti-androgen and it fully breaks down in the skin.
![Effect of C-Ring Modifications in Benzo[c]quinolizin-3-ones, New Selective Inhibitors of Human 5α-Reductase 1](/images/research/c687900f-ea40-4de1-8f0b-a5b818951b1c/small/15452.jpg)
research Effect of C-Ring Modifications in Benzo[c]quinolizin-3-ones, New Selective Inhibitors of Human 5α-Reductase 1
Changing the C-ring structure in certain compounds can make them better at blocking a specific human enzyme.
research Combinatorial Expression of Cell Cycle Regulators Is More Suitable for Immortalization Than Oncogenic Methods in Dermal Papilla Cells
Using a combination of specific cell cycle regulators is better for safely keeping hair root cells alive indefinitely compared to cancer-related methods.
research Evaluation of New Pregnane Derivatives as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New pregnane derivatives are effective at inhibiting an enzyme linked to hair loss and reducing oil gland activity.
![Synthesis and In Vitro Study of 17β-[N-Ureylene-N,N′-Disubstituted]-4-Methyl-4-Aza-5α-Androstan-3-Ones as Selective Inhibitors of Type I 5α-Reductase](/images/research/d19df8a7-8de6-4430-8a0d-4ffa1f502985/small/15608.jpg)
research Synthesis and In Vitro Study of 17β-[N-Ureylene-N,N′-Disubstituted]-4-Methyl-4-Aza-5α-Androstan-3-Ones as Selective Inhibitors of Type I 5α-Reductase
New compounds were made that effectively block a specific enzyme related to androgen conditions.
research The Coenzyme A Precursor Pantethine Enhances Antitumor Immunity in Sarcoma
Pantethine may boost the immune system's ability to fight sarcoma.