research Mechanism-Based Inhibition of Human Steroid 5α-Reductase by Finasteride: Enzyme-Catalyzed Formation of NADP-Dihydrofinasteride, a Potent Bisubstrate Analog Inhibitor
Finasteride effectively blocks enzyme causing male pattern baldness.
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research Structure-Guided Manipulation of the Regioselectivity of the Cyclosporine A Hydroxylase CYP-sb21 from Sebekia Benihana
Scientists improved an enzyme to better produce a hair growth-promoting chemical from an immunosuppressant.
research Minoxidil Increases 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase and 5α-Reductase Activity in Cultured Human Dermal Papilla Cells from Balding Scalp
Minoxidil boosts enzymes that help hair growth.
research Loss of UBE2N in Keratinocytes Leads to Skin Inflammation and Immune Infiltration Through IRAK1/4-Mediated Processes
Removing UBE2N from skin cells causes inflammation and immune response, which can be lessened with specific inhibitors.
research Food Deprivation-Induced Expression of Minoxidil Sulfotransferase in the Hypothalamus Uncovered by Microarray Analysis
Food deprivation increases MST enzyme in the brain, possibly affecting energy balance.
research Non-Histone Methylation of SET7/9 and Its Biological Functions
SET7/9 enzyme affects cell growth and diseases like cancer, diabetes, and obesity.
research OsUEV1B, a Ubc Enzyme Variant Protein, Is Required for Phosphate Homeostasis in Rice
OsUEV1B protein is essential for controlling phosphate levels in rice.
research Nipple Differentiation in Fetal Male Rats Treated with an Inhibitor of the Enzyme 5α-Reductase: Definition of a Selective Role for Dihydrotestosterone
Blocking a specific enzyme in male rat fetuses leads to the development of nipples and feminized genitalia.
research The Changes in Hair Growth-Relevant Enzyme Activity and Cytokine Expression Induced by Topical Application of Sandalwood Oil to C57BL/6 Mice
research A New Target for Squamous Cell Skin Cancer?
Prostaglandins and the enzyme AKR1C3 could play a role in skin cancer and hair loss, and further research is needed to understand these mechanisms.
research Effects of Acute UVB on Retinoid Metabolism
UVB exposure increases skin proteins for retinoic acid synthesis and shifts their location, possibly affecting skin repair.
research Trazodone By Epigenetic Mechanism Can Reverse The Post Finasteride Syndrome
Trazodone might help reverse post finasteride syndrome.
research The Effect of Spironolactone on Genital Skin 5α-Reductase Activity
Spironolactone reduces the enzyme activity that converts testosterone to DHT, helping treat excessive hair growth in women.
research pH Stimulus-Responsive Hybrid Nanoparticles: A System Designed for Follicular Delivery of Brazilian Plant-Derived 5-Alpha-Reductase Enzyme Inhibitors
New nanoparticles deliver plant extracts to hair follicles to treat conditions like hair loss and acne.
research Development of Nanoliposomes Loaded with Carbon Dioxide Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) Extract
Nanoliposomes loaded with saw palmetto extract could be good for treating hair loss.
research Minoxidil Use in Androgenic Alopecia
Minoxidil helps stimulate hair growth and enlarge small follicles in common hair loss, but doesn't stop it, and its effects can be boosted when combined with finasteride.
research Treatment of Male Rats with Finasteride, an Inhibitor of 5alpha-Reductase Enzyme, Induces Long-Lasting Effects on Depressive-Like Behavior, Hippocampal Neurogenesis, Neuroinflammation, and Gut Microbiota Composition
Finasteride treatment in male rats causes long-lasting effects on depression-like behavior, brain cell growth, inflammation, and gut bacteria composition.
research Severe Thiopurine-Induced Myelotoxicity and Hair Loss in Japanese Patients with NUDT15 Gene Variant: A Retrospective Case-Control Study
Screening for the NUDT15 gene variant can prevent severe side effects from thiopurine drugs in East-Asian people.
research Dihydrotestosterone and the Concept of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibition in Human Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Blocking the enzyme that turns testosterone into DHT can safely and effectively treat enlarged prostate.
research Association of Common Medication With Prostate-Specific Antigen Level in 45-Year-Old German Men: Results of the PROBASE Trial
Some common medications like metformin, insulin, and ACE inhibitors can lower PSA levels, while statins don't, and low dose finasteride significantly reduces PSA.
research Bioactive Peptides Derived from Food Proteins Preventing Lifestyle-Related Diseases
Food-derived peptides may help prevent diseases like high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and can support the immune system.
research Unusual Case of Hirsutism From Prolactinoma Induced Dihydrotestosterone Elevation
A woman's excessive hair growth was linked to a rare case of high testosterone caused by a prolactin-producing pituitary tumor.
research Is COVID-19 a Risk Factor for Progression of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Exacerbation of Its Related Symptoms?: A Systematic Review
COVID-19 might worsen symptoms and progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia, possibly due to inflammation and metabolic disturbances in the prostate gland. More research is needed to confirm this.
research Overexpression of Aldo-Keto Reductase 1C3 in LNCaP Cells Diverts Androgen Metabolism Towards Testosterone Resulting in Resistance to the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Too much AKR1C3 enzyme causes resistance to finasteride by increasing testosterone.
research The Effect of Topical Minoxidil Treatment on Follicular Sulfotransferase Enzymatic Activity
Topical minoxidil does not change the activity of hair follicle enzymes that metabolize it.
research 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 Inhibition Attenuates the Adverse Effects of Glucocorticoids on Dermal Papilla Cells
Blocking a specific enzyme can reduce the negative impact of stress hormones on hair growth cells.
research Activation of Polyamine Catabolism Profoundly Alters Tissue Polyamine Pools and Affects Hair Growth and Female Fertility in Transgenic Mice Overexpressing Spermidine/Spermine N1-Acetyltransferase
Overexpressing a specific enzyme in mice causes hair loss and female infertility.
research Immunomorphological Features of Female Patient’s Skin with Androgenetic Alopecia in the Treatment of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Combination with Topical Minoxidil 2% Lotion
The combined treatment improved scalp health in women with early-stage hair loss.
research Mechanisms of Disease: Selective Inhibition of 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 as a Novel Treatment for Metabolic Syndrome
Blocking the enzyme 11β-HSD1 might help treat obesity and metabolic issues.
research Efficacy and Safety of Topical Rosuvastatin and Melatonin vs. Placebo in Patients with Mild to Moderate Plaque Psoriasis: A Preliminary Randomized Double-Blinded Clinical Trial
Topical rosuvastatin and melatonin creams significantly reduce psoriasis severity and are safe.