4 citations
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June 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that keratinocyte growth factor is a potent mitogen in human hyperplastic prostate cells, suggesting it plays an important role in prostate growth by acting in a paracrine manner.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Reproduction, Fertility and Development” This study concluded that cyproterone acetate alone produced antiandrogenic effects on the female gerbil prostate, while ethinyloestradiol alone stimulated estrogenic activity, and their combination led to prostatic lesions.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Trepo - Institutional Repository of Tampere University” This study found that vitamin D regulates cholesterol metabolism and may influence prostate cancer development through mechanisms affecting prostate cell growth and sex hormone metabolism.
December 2024 in “Journal of Cancer Therapy and Research” In this study, researchers investigated the effects of Aqueous Artocarpus heterophyllus seed extract on testosterone enanthate-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in adult Wistar rats, using three different dosages to assess its potential as an alternative therapy. Results are not reported in this abstract.
October 2020 in “Cirugía y cirujanos” This study found that severe obesity is positively associated with more severe lower urinary tract symptoms compared to moderate obesity in patients with prostatic enlargement.
71 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article discusses the potential link between genetic variants associated with androgen receptor activity and racial variations in COVID-19 mortality, suggesting a possible role for anti-androgens in treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.
7 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” This study evaluated a new anti-baldness product, IPSTiC patch hair, designed to treat androgenetic alopecia, and reported that it effectively inhibits NO radical and 5α-reductase activity while maintaining safety and stability, suggesting its potential for topical use.
45 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the potential of plant polyphenols to overcome multidrug resistance in various solid cancers and reports no new experimental results; further research is suggested.
10 citations
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November 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that the non-steroidal antiandrogen RU58841 increased hair growth rates and promoted hair cycle initiation in balding human scalp grafts on testosterone-conditioned nude mice, indicating a positive effect on hair growth.
91 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that overexpression of the enzyme SSAT in a mouse model significantly reduced prostate tumor size and progression, suggesting it could be a promising strategy against prostate cancer.
29 citations
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March 2010 in “Cancer epidemiology” This study found that early-onset male pattern baldness was associated with a reduced relative risk of prostate cancer.
July 2003 in “Current Prostate Reports” Combining different treatments may be needed to effectively manage chronic prostatitis.
12 citations
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February 2003 in “European Urology Supplements” Dutasteride reduces DHT more effectively than finasteride.
April 2024 in “Prostate international” In this study using Mendelian randomization analysis, researchers found no causal relationship between androgenic alopecia and prostate cancer risk, suggesting that previously observed associations in epidemiological studies might not be causal.
May 2011 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” Breast cancer survivors may have a higher risk of falls, tamoxifen could prevent breast cancer and deaths, new guidelines urge caution with prostate cancer therapy, and early balding in men may indicate a higher prostate cancer risk.
January 2021 in “HAMDAN MEDICAL JOURNAL” This study reports that finasteride can effectively treat androgenic alopecia and may reduce prostate cancer risk by 25% in men with risk factors.
February 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In this animal study, finasteride exposure led to impaired spermatogenesis in rats, while the novel compound DA-9401, derived from three medicinal herbs, demonstrated potential in improving sperm parameters and reducing testicular apoptosis when used alone or with finasteride.
12 citations
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March 2023 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly improved erectile function and restored neural structures in aged rats with erectile dysfunction, suggesting potential benefits for geriatric patients.
110 citations
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October 2019 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” This review discusses current and emerging treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia and emphasizes the need for further research to optimize treatment selection, but reports no new clinical results.
78 citations
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January 2000 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that the progestins norgestimate and dienogest may help treat clinical hyperandrogeny in women by inhibiting skin 5 alpha-reductase activity with minimal androgenic potential.
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.
50 citations
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April 2010 in “Biology direct” This study's model suggests that low androgen levels can increase selection for prostate cancer phenotypes resistant to hormonal therapy, potentially leading to more aggressive forms of cancer.
46 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This study suggests that 5α-reduced glucocorticoids may have anti-inflammatory potential and could serve as biomarkers for liver inflammation in metabolic disease, with implications for drug development.
35 citations
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms, efficacy, and adverse reactions of drugs commonly used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia but reports no new clinical results.
23 citations
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July 1993 in “Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
15 citations
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December 2006 in “Clinical interventions in aging” This analysis of the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial found that finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk by nearly 25% and enhances the PSA test's ability to detect prostate cancer and high-risk diseases.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “Biomaterials Science” Created microspheres show potential for safe and effective use in prostate artery embolization.
13 citations
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January 2019 in “Endocrine journal” This study found that transdermal DHT treatment increased penile length in boys with 5α-reductase type 2 deficiency, but post-pubertal growth was limited and carried potential prostate complications.
9 citations
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November 2021 in “Infectious Agents and Cancer” This study found that the active use of androgen deprivation therapy was not associated with a reduced risk of death in prostate cancer patients with COVID-19.
8 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” In this study, D-004 did not affect androgen-dependent development in rats exposed in utero, while finasteride caused significant changes in male offspring's androgen-dependent tissues.