25 citations
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March 2000 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.
8 citations
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July 2004 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This article reviews the historical development of finasteride's approval for benign prostatic hyperplasia and discusses a trial that found decreased low-grade prostate cancer incidence but increased high-grade prostate cancer, with differing expert opinions on its use for cancer prevention.
4 citations
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June 2017 in “Endocrine Reviews” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) mainly affects nearby cells, doesn't significantly change prostate hormonal environment or cancer risk, and doesn't play a main role in causing hair loss or acne. More research is needed on its effects on heart health, sexual function, and bone health.
4 citations
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June 2011 in “PubMed” This review discusses the potential severe consequences of androgenic alopecia, including its association with psychosocial distress and an increased risk for certain diseases, and highlights the need for comprehensive medical evaluation.
3 citations
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September 2016 in “Natural Product Communications” This study identified 8-hydroxy germacrene B from Curcuma aeruginosa as a highly potent in-vitro 5-alpha reductase inhibitor with significant anti-androgenic activity, while exhibiting mild cytotoxicity on prostate cancer cells without affecting human dermal papilla cells at tested concentrations.
3 citations
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February 2013 in “PubMed” This review discusses the pathophysiology of androgen-stimulated skin disorders and key clinical trials of 5α-reductase inhibitors for their treatment, but it does not report new clinical results.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This collection of articles explores advancements in reproductive technologies for domestic dogs and cats, highlighting improvements like finasteride treatment for BPH in dogs and a rapid freezing method for cat sperm that enhance fertility preservation and genetic resource banking.
August 2010 in “Oncology Times” This article discusses the approval and perceived potential of Provenge, a new prostate cancer vaccine, highlighting its capability to extend survival in certain patients while also noting ongoing debates about its cost and mechanisms; it reports no new clinical results.
January 2004 in “Anticancer Research” This study suggested that long-term finasteride treatment for BPH patients may induce neuroendocrine activity in the prostate, potentially increasing the risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer.
March 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that higher baseline expression of SRD5A2 in prostate tissue was associated with a better response to finasteride in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
May 2022 in “Current Enzyme Inhibition” This study found that the synthesized compound 7b exhibited higher 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, increased solubility, and dissolution compared to finasteride, suggesting its potential as a lead compound for benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment.
March 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Hair loss can be an early sign of prostate enlargement.
1 citations
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August 2009 in “The Journal of Urology” This editorial comment discusses previous studies on finasteride's impact on prostate cancer development and provides no new research findings.
1 citations
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February 2009 in “The Journal of Urology” This editorial comment discusses previous studies on finasteride's impact on prostate cancer development and provides no new research findings.
9 citations
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November 2004 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” This study identified potent dual inhibitors of 5α-reductases 1 and 2 that may aid in designing new drugs for related diseases.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “X-ray Structure Analysis Online” A new compound was made that might help treat diseases related to male hormones.
November 2018 in “Atlas of genetics and cytogenetics in oncology and haematology” The review discusses the diverse roles of WNT10B in mammary gland development, immune function, and its potential implications in cancer and regenerative processes, with no new experimental results.
1 citations
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January 1970 This review discusses the structure, expression, regulation, and potential functions of the nuclear receptor coactivator NcoA4 in cancerous and non-cancerous pathologies, but reports no new results.
February 2024 in “BioMetals” This review found substantial data suggesting that heavy metals may influence tumor development and progression in cancers such as breast, lung, prostate, and gastric, though noted limitations and gaps in research data require further investigation.
February 1999 in “Drugs in R & D” The document concludes that various drugs for men's health issues are in development, with treatments for sexual dysfunction and prostate conditions being the most advanced.
This study observed that intrauterine and early postnatal exposure to finasteride affected prostatic development in Mongolian gerbils, with significant sex-based differences, particularly higher alterations in female prostates.
36 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This review discusses various compounds targeting the androgen receptor, including recent developments in heterobifunctional degraders for prostate cancer treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
October 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that the extracts of Serenoa repens, when evaluated through chemical, biological, and in silico methods, demonstrated anti-inflammatory, pro-apoptotic, and anti-androgenic activities against prostate cancer cell lines, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits and directing future pharmaceutical development.
3 citations
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October 2010 in “Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA eBooks” Finasteride safely treats enlarged prostate and male-pattern baldness.
November 2011 in “ChemInform” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and prostate issues by blocking a specific enzyme.
12 citations
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December 2016 in “Medical Hypotheses” This research suggests that the enzyme Phospholipase D from E. coli is a strong candidate as the underlying cause of benign prostatic hyperplasia, potentially mediated by its conversion to lysophosphatidic acid in the prostate.
8 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This article explores the historical development and evolution of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), emphasizing advancements in safety and technology, and reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This review discusses the development and potential applications of organoids for human disease modeling and regenerative medicine but reports no new experimental results.
1 citations
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January 2003 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review discusses the development and potential therapeutic applications of steroid sulfatase inhibitors for hormone-dependent disorders and cognitive dysfunction, reporting no new clinical results.
November 2011 in “InTech eBooks” This review explores prostate cancer risk factors, screening, treatment, and potential roles of selenium and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors in risk reduction but presents no new clinical data.