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.
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research Sphingolipid Metabolism Orchestrates the Establishment of the Adult Hair Follicle Stem Cell Niche to Control Skin Homeostasis
A specific enzyme is essential for proper hair follicle stem cell development and healthy skin.
research Species Differences in Prostatic Steroid 5α-Reductases of Rat, Dog, and Human
Different animals have unique versions of the enzyme that changes testosterone into another hormone, which is important for creating effective treatments for prostate and hair loss conditions.
research 2-Substituted 4-(Thio)chromenone 6-O-Sulfamates: Potent Inhibitors of Human Steroid Sulfatase
New compounds were made that block an enzyme linked to breast cancer better than existing treatments.
research Four-Amino Acid Segment in Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase 1 Confers Sensitivity to Finasteride, a Competitive Inhibitor
Four-amino acid part makes enzyme sensitive to finasteride.
research Progressive Alopecia Reveals Decreasing Stem Cell Activation Probability During Aging of Mice with Epidermal Deletion of DNA Methyltransferase 1
Mice lacking a key DNA methylation enzyme in skin cells have a lower chance of activating stem cells necessary for hair growth, leading to progressive hair loss.
research Dihydrotestosterone Stimulates 5α-Reductase Activity in Pubic Skin Fibroblasts
Dihydrotestosterone increases the activity of an enzyme in pubic skin cells that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.
research Immunolocalization of 5α-Reductase Isozymes in Acne Lesions and Normal Skin
The study found that the enzyme linked to acne is present in the same areas of both acne-affected and normal skin.
research Reduced Levels of 5-Alpha Reductase 2 in Adult Prostate Tissue and Implications for BPH Therapy
Some men's prostate tissues have low enzyme levels due to genetic changes, possibly affecting treatment for prostate enlargement.
research Structural and Dynamic Insights into Substrate Binding and Catalysis of Human Lipocalin Prostaglandin D Synthase
The research explains how a human enzyme binds and processes its substrate, which could relate to its role in biological functions and hair loss.
research Curcumin Derivatives Inhibit Testicular 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase 3
Curcumin and its derivatives can block an enzyme important for making testosterone, with one derivative being particularly strong.
research Serum Biotinidase Activity in Children Treated With Valproic Acid and Carbamazepine
Valproic acid does not change biotinidase enzyme activity in children's blood.
research Effects of the Anti-Androgen Finasteride on 5-Alpha-Reductase Activity in Human Gingival Fibroblasts in Response to Minocycline
Finasteride helps treat hair loss by blocking enzyme activity.
research The Effect of Dietary Modulation of Sulfur Amino Acids on Cystathionine Beta Synthase–Deficient Mice
Changing the diet of mice lacking the enzyme CBS can affect symptoms related to the genetic condition.
research Inhibitory Effects of Serenoa Repens on the Kinetics of Pig Prostatic Microsomal 5α-Reductase Activity
Saw palmetto extract can block the enzyme that converts testosterone in pig prostate cells.
research Synthesis and In Vitro Evaluation of 4-Substituted N-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3-Oxo-4-Androstene-17β-Carboxamides as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Antiandrogens
The new compounds moderately block a specific enzyme and strongly counteract a male hormone, suggesting potential for treating certain male-related health conditions.
research Finasteride Has Regionally Different Effects on Brain Oxidative Stress and Acetylcholinesterase Activity in Acute Thioacetamide-Induced Hepatic Encephalopathy in Rats
Finasteride affects brain stress and enzyme activity differently in various regions, possibly helping with liver-related brain issues.
research Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of 4-(4-(Alkyl- and Phenylaminocarbonyl)benzoyl)benzoic Acid Derivatives as Non-Steroidal Inhibitors of Steroid 5α-Reductase Isozymes 1 and 2
The compound 4c effectively inhibits the enzyme linked to hair loss.
research Does Inhibition of Aldose Reductase Contribute to the Anti-Inflammatory Action of Setipiprant?
Setipiprant may reduce inflammation by blocking an enzyme called aldose reductase.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibition by Polymethoxyflavones
Certain natural compounds can block an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and hair loss, showing potential for new treatments.
research Determination of Rat 5α-Reductase Type 1 Isozyme Activity and Its Inhibition by Novel Steroidal Oxazolines
New steroidal compounds moderately block an enzyme related to testosterone conversion, less effectively than finasteride.
research Comparison of Minoxidil Sulfotransferase Activity Between Scalp Hair, Eyebrows, and Eyelashes: Implication for Minoxidil Efficacy for Off-Label Use
Minoxidil is less effective on eyebrows and eyelashes than scalp hair because these areas have lower enzyme activity needed to activate the drug.
research Ingestion of Minoxidil Associated with Elevated Transaminases in the Absence of Ischemic Hepatitis
Minoxidil ingestion can raise liver enzyme levels.
research Lrig1-Expressing Epidermal Progenitors Require SCD1 to Maintain the Dermal Papilla Niche
Hair growth-related cells need the enzyme SCD1 to help maintain the area that supports hair growth.
research Inhibition of Skin 5α-Reductase by Oral Contraceptive Progestins In Vitro
Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.
research Expression of mRNA for Androgen Receptor, 5α-Reductase, and 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.
research LY191704: A Selective, Nonsteroidal Inhibitor of Human Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase Type 1
LY191704 is a compound that effectively blocks a specific enzyme involved in hormone conversion and could help treat enlarged prostate and hair loss.
research Hair Loss and Herbs for Treatment
Herbs can potentially treat hair loss by inhibiting a key enzyme and promoting hair growth, and deficiencies in zinc, biotin, and iron are linked to hair loss.
research Epitestosterone—An Endogenous Antiandrogen?
Epitestosterone may act as a weak antiandrogen and can inhibit an enzyme involved in testosterone metabolism.
research Azasteroids as Inhibitors of Testosterone 5α-Reductase in Mammalian Skin
Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.