August 2025 in “Therapeutics” In this study, low concentrations of DMSO were found to decrease androgen receptor expression and inhibit the migration of prostate cancer cells, suggesting potential as an anticancer therapy.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had significantly higher systemic immune-inflammation index levels compared to healthy controls, regardless of the disease's severity.
402 citations
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August 2011 in “Cancer research” This study found that castration-resistant prostate cancers resistant to CYP17A1 inhibitors may still depend on steroids and could respond to therapies targeting de novo intratumoral steroid synthesis.
57 citations
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April 2009 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study found that despite the presence of steroidogenesis inhibitors, CRPC tumor cells adapt to continue synthesizing androgens, suggesting a need for more effective androgen axis targeting.
38 citations
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December 2009 in “Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology” This discussion proposes a model to incorporate patients with hormone-resistant prostate cancer into the existing framework by redefining hormone resistance and exploring new therapeutic approaches.
30 citations
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July 2019 in “Endocrinology” This review discusses how the HSD3B1(1245C) genotype may impact androgen physiology and the progression of castration-resistant prostate cancer, and does not report new experimental results.
22 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” This study developed and validated a mass spectrometric method to measure hydroxy-androgens in serum, which aids in understanding androgen synthesis in castration resistant prostate cancer.
17 citations
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January 2015 in “MedChemComm” New treatments for prostate cancer are less toxic and show promise, but more research is needed to enhance their effectiveness and reduce side effects.
6 citations
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February 2013 in “Medical Oncology” In this study, researchers reported that the SHBG +5790 G>A polymorphism was associated with an increased risk of developing resistance to hormonal castration in advanced prostate cancer patients.
December 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This research reviewed existing literature to explore treatment options for androgen-dependent diseases, reporting that among prostate cancer therapies analyzed, the drug olaparib as monotherapy resulted in longer survival compared to the combination of apalutamide and abiraterone, though combined treatment efficacy differences were not statistically significant.
31 citations
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December 2023 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” This review discusses the relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome and inflammation, highlighting various inflammatory markers, but reports no new clinical results.
31 citations
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February 2014 in “Inflammation Research” This study found that reduced expression of CD200R1 on monocyte-derived macrophages in rheumatoid arthritis patients was significantly associated with higher disease severity and an imbalance in Th17/Treg cells.
10 citations
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November 2024 in “Cureus” This systematic review identified several factors contributing to increased cardiovascular risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, including insulin resistance, obesity, inflammation markers, and microbiota alterations linked to elevated trimethylamine-N-oxide levels.
3 citations
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July 2022 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had higher levels of oxidative stress markers and lower antioxidant enzyme activity compared to healthy controls.
April 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this randomized trial, lupus patients taking daily 200 μg selenium supplements for eight weeks showed significant improvements in metabolic markers like CRP, ESR, MDA, and GPX, as well as reduced clinical symptoms such as arthritis and alopecia, compared to those receiving a placebo.
March 2024 in “Skin research and technology” This study found that CRP levels were elevated in alopecia areata patients, with an inverse linear association between serum vitamin D and CRP levels specifically noted in ophiasis AA.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that lower GPX4 mRNA levels in polymorphonuclear neutrophils of systemic lupus erythematosus patients were negatively associated with disease activity and serological markers, suggesting a diagnostic value for GPX4 mRNA.
February 2020 in “İstanbul medical journal” This study evaluated the effects of metformin, ethinyl estradiol/cyproterone acetate (EE/SA), and their combination on carotid intima-media thickness and various cardiovascular markers in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
70 citations
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September 2017 in “Expert opinion on therapeutic patents” This review examines the patent literature on AKR1C3 inhibitors and suggests that although numerous potent inhibitors exist, further preclinical optimization is necessary before assessing their therapeutic potential in human diseases.
February 2024 in “Cancers” This review highlights recent progress in developing androgen receptor degraders, such as PROTACs, for treating castration-resistant prostate cancer, and notes that several have entered phase I or II clinical trials, showcasing potential to address drug resistance challenges.
March 2011 in “Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention” This study provides evidence that a pragmatic lifestyle intervention combining exercise and dietary advice may improve health outcomes in men with advanced prostate cancer receiving androgen suppression therapy.
August 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review highlights recent advancements in prostate cancer treatments, particularly new drugs targeting signaling pathways and showing promise in clinical trials, but notes the high recurrence rate of castration-resistant cancer post-therapy, requiring ongoing efforts for effective solutions.
27 citations
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August 2008 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” This review discusses the diagnosis, management, and treatment options for peripheral arterial disease and does not report new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the need for early diagnosis and comprehensive management.
9 citations
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June 2023 in “Human Genomics” This study found that higher levels of AR expression are linked to a decreased risk of severe COVID-19 in females, and identified ACE2, MX1, and TMPRSS2 as important molecular markers for COVID-19 management.
This case report documents a 44-year-old female with Down's syndrome who was diagnosed with both rheumatoid arthritis and gouty arthritis, highlighting her specific clinical presentation and treatment regimen.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “European Urology” This study developed solid lipid nanoparticles for delivering a shRNA-encoding plasmid that effectively reduced 5α-reductase enzyme levels in vitro without significant cytotoxicity, suggesting potential therapeutic applications.
45 citations
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January 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study found that overexpression of AKR1C3 in prostate cancer cells redirected androgen metabolism towards testosterone production, which facilitated cell proliferation, potentially reducing the effectiveness of finasteride treatment.
29 citations
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July 2009 in “BJU international” This review examines the pharmacological properties and potential clinical benefits of 5α‐reductase inhibition in prostate cancer but reports no new research findings.
7 citations
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August 2019 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry” This study identified novel 4-Amino-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-one analogs as potent androgen receptor antagonists that show strong antiproliferative activity against prostate cancer cells, suggesting them as potential lead compounds for therapy development.
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August 2021 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers estimated that 80% of patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 experienced at least one long-term symptom, with fatigue being the most common.