9 citations
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March 2018 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study suggests that the progesterone metabolite allopregnanolone and progesterone regulate distinct gene sets involved in glioblastoma cell proliferation, with some overlapping effects modified by finasteride.
September 2014 in “Emergency Medicine News” This case report describes the diagnosis of pseudoporphyria in a hemodialysis patient, highlighting the importance of discontinuing causative medications and advising patients on sun protection to manage this photosensitive condition.
July 2026 in “Theranostics” This study developed a novel ferritin-based delivery system (LR@Fn) that effectively co-delivers RG108 and LLY283 for hearing loss treatment in animal models, reducing hair cell loss and synaptic damage more effectively than dexamethasone.
105 citations
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August 2010 in “Pharmacology & therapeutics” This article explores the potential of formyl-peptide receptor 2 agonists as innovative anti-inflammatory drugs, highlighting their ability to mimic the body's natural inflammation response, but it presents no new clinical findings.
May 2021 in “The FASEB Journal” This study presents the crystal structure of human SRD5A2 with finasteride and reveals insights into its enzyme catalysis and inhibition mechanisms, which may inform drug development.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry” This study demonstrated that GP derivatization improves mass spectral analysis of spironolactone and its metabolites by reducing in-source fragmentation and enhancing signal clarity, laying the groundwork for future advancements in reaction optimization and quantitative assay development.
January 2016 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study found that the revised BASP classification for pattern hair loss, which addresses certain limitations of the original, could serve as an alternative option despite a decrease in clinical accuracy and ease of use.
13 citations
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September 2011 in “International Urology and Nephrology” February 2026 in “Toxicology Letters” This study used an in silico/in vitro approach to identify potential inhibitors of the enzyme SRD5A2, finding that the androgen receptor modulator MK-0773 is a moderate inhibitor, although it does not act as a covalent inhibitor like finasteride.
15 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study found that puerarin, derived from Pueraria thunbergiana, may stimulate melanogenesis and prevent follicular depigmentation in a hair graying mouse model.
March 2023 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” 16 citations
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January 2023 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study examined 3D-printed scaffolds coated with polydopamine and observed that they significantly enhanced osteogenesis and angiogenesis in vitro and in a rat cranium defect model, suggesting their potential for repairing large bone defects.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Discover Chemistry.” This study explored the optimization of phytochemicals from Alstonia boonei to develop potential 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, finding promising analogs with enhanced binding affinity and stability compared to Finasteride, warranting further experimental validation.
189 citations
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July 2000 in “American Journal of Botany” In this study, wild-type Arabidopsis thaliana with responsive root hairs efficiently acquired phosphorus under low-phosphorus conditions compared to mutants, suggesting an adaptive advantage in nutrient-limited environments.
1 citations
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January 2000 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This case report documents a middle-aged female with black piedra on her scalp hair, confirmed through potassium hydroxide examination and fungal culture.
April 2025 in “Journal of Reproductive Healthcare and Medicine” This study confirmed that an injectable implant known as RISUG-PH™, when administered via the vas deferens, successfully delivers the drug Finasteride to the prostate in male rats for up to 28 days, suggesting a potential localized alternative to oral delivery methods.
1 citations
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March 2012 in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B” This study developed methods for detecting carboxy-finasteride in urine for doping control, demonstrating detection up to 49 hours post-administration with high precision and accuracy.
22 citations
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December 2020 in “mSphere” This study identified a fungal sulfotransferase enzyme, FgSULT1, from *Fusarium graminearum*, expanding the sulfotransferase superfamily and offering new biocatalytic methods for producing bioactive sulfates.
January 2011 in “Reactions Weekly” 1 citations
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October 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that depleting HIF-P4H-2 in FoxD1-lineage cells in mice led to disrupted hair follicle development, resulting in truncal alopecia but normal cranial hair, suggesting its crucial role in hair homeostasis.
32 citations
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April 2006 in “The Journal of Urology” Using finasteride with TIP extends time off period for prostate cancer patients.
1 citations
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January 2012 in “Analytical chemistry, an Indian journal” This study successfully developed and validated a sensitive and precise liquid chromatography method for simultaneously estimating tamsulosine hydrochloride and finasteride in tablets, showing high accuracy and minimal interference from excipients.
1 citations
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January 2005 in “Chinese Journal of Hospital Pharmacy” This study developed a stable and reliable HPLC-ESI-MS method for determining finasteride levels in human plasma, suitable for pharmacokinetic studies.
3 citations
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October 1993 in “Endocrinology” In this study, finasteride inhibited progesterone synthesis in mouse-derived MA-10 Leydig tumor cells by blocking cholesterol side-chain cleavage, but human and rat cells showed minimal sensitivity.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PDRN may help with female hair loss, but more research is needed.
3 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A Chemistry” June 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that finasteride's solubility and bioavailability were improved when using a dimethyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex compared to the drug alone.
39 citations
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October 2015 in “Case Reports” In this case series, four adults developed severe, disabling multisymptom illness potentially linked to fluoroquinolone use, which persisted and progressed even after discontinuation of the drug.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “European journal of histochemistry” This study demonstrated that treating platelet-rich plasma with ozone or procaine in vitro led to distinct changes in platelet activity, significantly enhancing the release of platelet-derived factors without damaging the platelets, indicating potential for improved regenerative therapies.
January 2012 in “Medical Journal of Babylon”