research Early Embryonic Exposure of Freshwater Gastropods to Pharmaceutical 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Results in a Surprising Open-Coiled 'Banana-Shaped' Shell
Certain drugs change freshwater snail shells to a "banana" shape.
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research Markers of Peripheral Androgen Action In Vivo and In Vitro
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.
research Simvastatin-Induced Myoglobinuric Acute Kidney Injury Following Ciclosporin Treatment for Alopecia Universalis
Combining ciclosporin and simvastatin can cause severe kidney damage.
research Thyroid Hormones Directly Alter Human Hair Follicle Functions: Anagen Prolongation and Stimulation of Both Hair Matrix Keratinocyte Proliferation and Hair Pigmentation
Thyroid hormones help hair grow, reduce hair loss, and increase hair pigment.
research Research Advances in Smart Responsive-Hydrogel Dressings for Diabetic Wound Healing
Smart hydrogel dressings could improve diabetic wound healing by adjusting to wound conditions and controlling drug release.
research Enzymatic Crosslinking of Amino Acids Improves the Repair Effect of Keratin on Hair Fiber
Using enzymes to link proteins makes hair repair treatments more effective and long-lasting.
research Response Surface Methodology Approach to Formulate and Optimize the Bilayer Combination Tablet of Tamsulosin and Finasteride
The study successfully formulated and optimized a bilayer tablet combining Tamsulosin and Finasteride using response surface methodology.
research Sex Chromosome Related Dimorphism in Steroidogenic Enzymes and Androgen Receptor in Response to Testosterone Treatment: An In Vitro Study on Human Primary Skeletal Muscle Cells
Chromosomal differences affect how muscle cells respond to testosterone.
research Fidelity of the Human Mitochondrial DNA Polymerase
Human mitochondrial DNA polymerase makes very few errors, crucial for preventing degenerative diseases.
research Generation of iPS Cells from Human Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells
Researchers made stem cells from human hair follicle cells with better efficiency than from skin cells.
research Pre-Receptor Regulation of the Androgen Receptor
Two enzymes regulate androgen receptor activity, affecting treatments for androgen insufficiency and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Oxidative DNA Damage Accelerates Skin Inflammation in Pristane-Induced Lupus Model
Loss of OGG1 increases skin inflammation and auto-antibodies in lupus.
research Thallium - Poisoner’s Poison: An Overview and Review of Current Knowledge on the Toxicological Effects and Mechanisms
Thallium is highly toxic, causing severe health issues, and Prussian blue is the best antidote.
research The Pharmacology of Methotrexate
Methotrexate treats various disorders by inhibiting DNA synthesis, but careful monitoring is needed to avoid toxicity and manage side effects.
research Colorimetric Assay for Gamma-Glutamyl Transpeptidase
The document concludes that measuring γ-glutamyl transpeptidase activity is more accurate with a higher substrate concentration and using diluted acetic acid to stop the reaction.
research Androgen Regulation of a Specific Gene in Hamster Flank Organs
Male hormones control a specific gene in hamster skin, with different hormones having varying effects.
research Prostaglandin D2 Inhibits Hair Growth and Is Elevated in Bald Scalp of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
research Study of SARS-CoV-2 in Semen and Urine Samples of a Volunteer with Positive Nasopharyngeal Swab
The virus was not found in the semen and urine of a man who tested positive for COVID-19.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.
research Suppression of Fibroblast Proliferation and Lysyl Hydroxylase Activity by Minoxidil
Minoxidil slows fibroblast growth and collagen production, potentially treating keloids, hypertrophic scars, and connective tissue disorders.
research Analysis of Protein Interactions by Surface Plasmon Resonance
Surface Plasmon Resonance is a useful tool for studying protein interactions and has potential for future technological advancements.
research Effects of PNU157706, a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, on Rat Epididymal Sperm Maturation and Fertility
PNU157706 reduced rat sperm movement and fertility without affecting offspring health.
research In Vivo Time-Dependent Inhibition of Human Steroid 5α-Reductase by Finasteride
Finasteride poorly inhibits type 1 5AR, affecting its effectiveness.
research Pharmacokinetic Parameters and Mechanisms of Inhibition of Rat Type 1 and 2 Steroid 5α-Reductases: Determinants for Different In Vivo Activities of GI198745 and Finasteride in the Rat
GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.
research Prostaglandin D2 Uses Components of ROS Signaling to Enhance Testosterone Production in Keratinocytes
Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, and antioxidants may help treat hair loss.
research Androgen Effects in Mammals
Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.
research Elicitor Mediated Enhancement of Wedelolactone in Cell Suspension Culture of Eclipta Alba (L.) Hassk
Adding yeast extract and methyl jasmonate to Eclipta alba cell cultures increased the production of the compound wedelolactone.
research Skin Deposition and Permeation of Finasteride In Vitro: Effects of Propylene Glycol, Ethanol, and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Propylene glycol and ethanol increase finasteride skin absorption, sodium lauryl sulfate doesn't.
research Synthesis and Bioactivity of New Finasteride Conjugate
New Finasteride conjugate improves prostate treatment and vital signs in rats.
research An Accessible Pharmacodynamic Transcriptional Biomarker for Notch Target Engagement
Hair follicle samples effectively show how well the drug MK-0752 targets and engages with the Notch pathway.