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research Patients Treated for Male Pattern Hair Loss with Finasteride Show Altered Levels of Neuroactive Steroids in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Plasma After Discontinuation
Finasteride affects brain and blood steroids, causing lasting sexual and emotional side effects.
research 5α-Reduced Glucocorticoids: A Story of Natural Selection
Natural 5α-reduced glucocorticoids might be anti-inflammatory with fewer side effects than current options.
research Drug Repurposing: Hypothesis, Molecular Aspects, and Therapeutic Applications
Drug repurposing is a cost-effective way to find new uses for existing drugs, speeding up treatment development.
research Persistent Escalation of Alcohol Consumption by Mice Exposed to Brief Episodes of Social Defeat Stress: Suppression by CRF-R1 Antagonism
Blocking CRF-R1 can reduce alcohol intake in stressed mice.
research Platycladus Orientalis Leaves: A Systematic Review on Botany, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology
The leaves of Platycladus orientalis have potential health benefits but require more research for safety and understanding how they work.
research Roles of Steroid Sulfatase in Brain and Other Tissues
Steroid sulfatase is important for activating hormones that affect memory, brain function, and certain diseases, and could be a target for treating hormone-related disorders.
research The Steroidogenesis Inhibitor Finasteride Reduces the Response to Both Stressful and Rewarding Stimuli
Finasteride reduces response to stress and rewards, affecting behavior and mental health.
research Isoallopregnanolone Reduces Tic-Like Behaviors in the D1CT-7 Mouse Model of Tourette Syndrome
Isoallopregnanolone may be a safe and effective treatment for reducing tics in a mouse model of Tourette syndrome.
research Allopregnanolone Is Required for Prepulse Inhibition Deficits Induced by D1 Dopamine Receptor Activation
Allopregnanolone is needed for certain brain processing issues caused by D1 dopamine receptor activation.
research The Anxiolytic-Like Effects of Estazolam on a PTSD Animal Model
Estazolam reduces anxiety-like behavior in PTSD by increasing allopregnanolone levels.
research Repurposing Steroidogenesis Inhibitors for the Therapy of Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Promises and Caveats
Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.
research Brain Allopregnanolone Induces Marked Scratching Behavior in Diet-Induced Atopic Dermatitis Mouse Model
A brain-produced steroid causes increased scratching in mice with a skin condition similar to eczema.
research Finasteride Administration Potentiates the Disruption of Prepulse Inhibition Induced by Forced Swim Stress
Finasteride worsens stress effects on sensory processes, possibly linking to anxiety/depression.
research Cytoprotective Effects of Paeoniflorin Are Associated with Translocator Protein 18 kDa
Paeoniflorin protects brain cells by involving a specific protein and neurosteroids.
research Does Propecia Cause More Harm Than Good: Assessing Reproductive and Non-Reproductive Effects of Finasteride on Male Health
Finasteride treats hair loss but may cause low libido, erectile issues, and depression.
research Phase-Specific Differential Regulation of Mechanical Allodynia in a Murine Model of Neuropathic Pain by Progesterone
Progesterone initially worsens but later reduces neuropathic pain in mice, through different mechanisms.
research Evaluation of Defensive Responses Associated with Panic in Female Rats: Serotonergic Activation Profile in the Dorsal Raphe Nucleus and Periaqueductal Gray
Female rats showed more panic-related behavior than males, influenced by hormonal cycles and certain drugs.
research Early Post-Natal Neuroactive Steroid Manipulation Modulates Ondansetron Effects on Initial Periods of Alcohol Consumption in Rats
Early changes in brain chemicals affect how a drug reduces alcohol intake in rats.
research The Biological Actions of Dehydroepiandrosterone Involve Multiple Receptors
DHEA affects multiple receptors and may help with metabolic issues, but its safety and effectiveness in humans are unclear.
research Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Activity, And Potential Health Benefits Of Glycyrrhiza Glabra
Licorice has many health benefits but should be used carefully due to possible side effects.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis, Management, and Drug Repurposing
PCOS management includes lifestyle changes and medications, with ongoing research into repurposed drugs for better treatment options.
research Neurosteroid-Sensitive δ-GABAA Receptors: A Role in Epileptogenesis?
Blocking neurosteroid production can lead to more seizures and faster epilepsy onset in rats.
research Biochemical and Structural Characteristics, Gene Regulation, Physiological, Pathological and Clinical Features of Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase as a Multifunctional Lipocalin
Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.
research Exploring the Impact of the Microbiome on Neuroactive Steroid Levels in Germ-Free Animals
Gut microbes significantly affect brain steroid levels.
research The Connection of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors to the Development of Depression
5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, may cause depression, but more research is needed to understand why.
research Autophagy Controls the Protein Composition of Hair Shafts
Autophagy changes the protein makeup of hair.
research Effect of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Animal Models of Parkinson's Disease
5-alpha reductase inhibitors may help protect the brain and gut in Parkinson's disease.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome and Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction: Two Clinically Similar Conditions
Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.
research Androgens’ Effects Across the Lifespan in Men and Animal Models
Androgens, male hormones, affect physical and mental functions, with a decrease leading to health issues like muscle loss, bone disease, and depression, and more research is needed on long-term effects and treatments.