September 2002 in “Research Repository (Kingston University London)” This review discusses strategies for treating hormone-dependent prostate diseases and synthesizes a range of potential 5α-reductase inhibitors, but experimental evaluation of these compounds was not completed.
8 citations
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October 2013 in “Chemistry Central Journal” This study found that microbial transformation of dihydrotestosterone with two types of fungi produced eight metabolites, among which metabolites 5–7 were significant inhibitors of butyrylcholinesterase, suggesting potential in Alzheimer's disease management.
93 citations
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February 2008 in “Atmospheric environment” In this study, researchers found that human scalp hair, particularly when unwashed, can significantly react with ozone, reducing personal ozone exposure and increasing exposure to volatile reaction products.
12 citations
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March 2017 in “Medicinal Chemistry Research” This study found that certain curcumin analogs derived from natural plant sources exhibit anti-androgen activity by inhibiting steroid 5-alpha reductase, identifying key structural features for their potency and safety in treating androgen-related conditions.
20 citations
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June 2022 in “Molecules” This review discusses three classes of thiazole-bearing compounds in drug development and presents preclinical findings but reports no new experimental results, highlighting the need for further drug discovery.
72 citations
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December 2009 in “Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry” This study describes Hg(OTf)2 as a new and efficient catalyst for various organic synthesis reactions, including alkyne hydration and C–C bond forming cyclizations.
37 citations
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October 2006 in “Steroids” This paper describes recent advancements in the synthesis of thiasteroids but reports no new experimental results, noting that introducing heteroatoms in steroidal structures has potential biological effects.
The document concludes that scientists created various steroids with different properties, including a more effective semi-synthetic vitamin D.
4 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Androgens, like DHT, affect hair growth and treatments like finasteride may help.
20 citations
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June 2007 in “Recent Patents on Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Drug Discovery” This review summarizes recent research and patents on 17β-HSD3, 17β-HSD5, and 3α-HSD3 inhibitors, suggesting their potential in treating androgen-dependent diseases, but reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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January 2017 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that a synthetic avicequinone C analogue, 5e, was significantly more potent in inhibiting steroid 5α-reductase type 1 activity in human keratinocytes compared to the original isolated compound.
November 2023 in “Scientific reports” This study presents the first report on cloning and characterizing the full-length cDNA of SRD5A1 in Indian catfish (Clarias magur), revealing expression differences across reproductive phases and increased expression post-Ovatide administration in ovaries and testis.
January 2026 in “Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry” This study developed a metal-free method for synthesizing sulfinimidate esters, showcasing their potential as versatile intermediates for enantioselective bond formation under mild conditions.
This study suggests that 9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester from African Yam bean seeds may inhibit the human 5α-reductase II enzyme, potentially helping manage BPH, although further studies are needed.
July 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study reports that structural and biochemical analysis of steroid 5α-reductases clarifies how they mediate steroid reduction with NADPH, potentially aiding in designing targeted therapies.
474 citations
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January 2012 in “Chemistry & biology” This review discusses the discovery and potential therapeutic uses of proteasome inhibitors across various diseases, including cancer and autoimmune conditions, but does not present new clinical data.
52 citations
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October 2010 in “Antiviral Therapy” This review discusses recent advances in monophosphate prodrug strategies for HCV drug discovery, aiming to enhance oral absorption and stability, and reports no new clinical results.
51 citations
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May 2013 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This review examines the role of steroidal inhibitors in treating prostatic diseases but presents no new clinical results.
45 citations
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February 2005 in “Steroids” This study reported that certain newly synthesized steroidal derivatives showed stronger inhibitory activity against the 5α-reductase enzyme than finasteride in hamsters, suggesting their potential as enzyme inhibitors.
41 citations
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March 2007 in “Steroids” This article reviews recent advances in the synthesis of oxasteroids and reports no new experimental results.
27 citations
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March 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlights the potential of natural product-derived compounds, such as flavonoids and alkaloids, to reverse multidrug resistance in tumors, emphasizing their role in regulating signaling pathways, proteins, and genes related to MDR, and aims to guide future research efforts in this area.
27 citations
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January 1984 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” This review discusses androgen manipulation strategies for conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatic carcinoma but reports no new clinical results.
20 citations
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February 2002 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review discusses the potential uses of 5α-reductase inhibitors for conditions ranging from benign prostatic hyperplasia to skin disorders like acne and male pattern baldness, but it reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” This study concluded that the best approach for detecting Androsta-1,4,6-triene-3,17-dione administration in horses is monitoring the metabolites M1b or M4 in urine, detectable up to 77 hours post-administration.
17 citations
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August 2011 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” This review summarizes recent advancements in steroidal 5α-reductase inhibitors for benign prostatic hyperplasia and reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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June 2021 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review discusses various Wnt pathway modulators developed between 2014 and 2020, highlighting their potential as treatments for diseases like cancer and osteoarthritis, but reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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May 2008 in “Journal of proteome research” This study found that dutasteride reduced β-amyloid plaque load in a cerebral amyloidosis model, seemingly linked to mitochondrial apoptosis and autophagy processes.
14 citations
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November 2006 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” This review discusses recent developments in α1-adrenoceptor antagonists and 5α-reductase inhibitors for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, reporting no new clinical results while identifying potential areas for future drug development.
12 citations
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August 2012 in “ISRN Analytical Chemistry (Print)” This review discusses various chemical and instrumental methods for determining macrolides and reports no new experimental results.
7 citations
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October 2024 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This study developed a caffeine-loaded solid lipid nanoparticle gel, observing significant reduction in subcutaneous fat tissue thickness in histological tests compared to an untreated group, suggesting it could effectively treat cellulite as a promising nanocosmeceutical gel.