research The Dark Side of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors' Therapy: Sexual Dysfunction, High Gleason Grade Prostate Cancer, and Depression
5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.
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research Finasteride Blocks Progesterone Synthesis in MA-10 Leydig Tumor Cells
Finasteride blocks progesterone production in specific tumor cells, potentially causing side effects.
research Novel TMEM173 Mutation and the Role of Disease-Modifying Alleles
A new mutation in the STING protein causes a range of symptoms and its severity may be affected by other genetic variations; treatment with a specific inhibitor showed improvement in one patient.
research Targeting Neurosteroid Synthesis as a Therapy for Schizophrenia-Related Alterations Induced by Early Psychosocial Stress
A drug improved schizophrenia-like symptoms in stressed rats by changing brain steroid levels.
research Paracrine Secreted Frizzled-Related Protein 4 Inhibits Melanocyte Differentiation in Hair Follicle
A protein called sFRP4 from skin cells stops the development of pigment-producing cells in hair.
research Ectodysplasin-A2 Induces Dickkopf 1 Expression in Human Balding Dermal Papilla Cells Overexpressing the Ectodysplasin A2 Receptor
A protein called ectodysplasin-A2 increases a hair growth inhibitor in balding cells, which could be a target for hair loss treatment.
research Baiting Proteins with C60
C60 fullerenes can alter protein function and may help develop new disease inhibitors.
research Preclinical Pharmacology, Antitumor Activity, and Development of Pharmacodynamic Markers for the Novel, Potent AKT Inhibitor CCT128930
CCT128930 is a promising new drug that effectively targets and inhibits a cancer-related protein, showing potential for cancer treatment.
research Recent Advances in the Chemistry and Pharmacological Activity of New Steroidal Antiandrogens and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.
research Inhibition of Rat 5α-Reductase Activity and Testosterone-Induced Sebum Synthesis in Hamster Sebocytes by an Extract of Quercus Acutissima Cortex
An extract from Quercus acutissima bark was found to reduce sebum production and block an enzyme linked to acne.
research A Rapid Method for Obtaining Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, from Commercial Tablets
Quickly get finasteride from tablets using easy methods.
research Downregulation of Nuclear Factor-KappaB Activation in Human Keratinocytes by Melanogenesis Inhibitors
Melanogenesis inhibitors like kojic acid and niacinamide can reduce inflammation and pigment production in skin cells.
research APCDD1 Is a Novel Wnt Inhibitor Mutated in Hereditary Hypotrichosis Simplex
A gene called APCDD1, which controls hair growth, is found to be faulty in a type of hair loss called hereditary hypotrichosis simplex.
research Inhibitory Effects of Apple Polyphenols on Differentiation of 3T3-L1 Cells into Adipocytes
Apple polyphenols, especially from unripe apples, can help prevent cells from turning into fat cells.
research DHT and E2 Synthesis-Related Proteins and Receptors Expression in Male Yak Skin During Different Hair Follicle Stages
Male yak hair growth is influenced by DHT synthesis, which is promoted by 5α-red1 and AR during growth phases, while E2 may inhibit growth through ERα.
research Expression of Lipid-Protein Gene PLP2 in Liaoning Cashmere Goat
The PLP2 gene affects cashmere fiber quality in goats and is linked to hair growth and loss.
research Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Mutant T790M-L858R-V948R Inhibitor from Calophyllum Inophyllum L. Leaf as Potential Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Drugs
A compound from Calophyllum inophyllum L. leaf may help treat non-small cell lung cancer.
research Nutraceuticals Known to Promote Hair Growth Do Not Interfere With the Inhibitory Action of Tamoxifen in MCF7, T47D and BT483 Breast Cancer Cell Lines
Nutraceuticals that promote hair growth do not reduce tamoxifen's effectiveness in breast cancer treatment.
research The Compatibility of Bacillus Thuringiensis Cry Protein-Solubilizing Buffers with the Droplet Feeding Method in Fall Armyworm Larvae
Thymosin beta 4 protects cells from damage by blocking a harmful microRNA and boosting a protective gene.
research Estrogen Regulates the Expression of Retinoic Acid Synthesis Enzymes and Binding Proteins in Mouse Skin
Estrogen affects how vitamin A is processed in mouse skin, which may impact acne treatment, hair growth, and skin defense.
research Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Diabetic Neuropathy May Be Involved in the Development of Neuropathic Pain via a Reduction in Neurosteroid Synthesis
Mitochondrial problems in diabetic nerve damage might cause pain by lowering the production of certain nerve-related steroids.
research Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Action of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors May Be Mediated by Dehydroepiandrosterone
Certain drugs like Dutasteride and Finasteride might help fight SARS-CoV-2 by increasing levels of a steroid called DHEA, which can protect the heart and increase nitric oxide to counteract the virus.
research Mitochondrial Dysfunction in an Animal Model of Diabetic Neuropathy Is Associated with a Reduction of Neurosteroid Synthesis
Diabetic neuropathy in mice is linked to poor mitochondria function and lower brain hormone production.
research Management of Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Patients Taking Adjuvant Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy
Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.
research Synthesis and Actions of 5α-Reduced Metabolites of Testosterone in the Nervous System
Testosterone and its metabolites affect brain functions and could help treat neurological disorders.
research Scarring Hair Follicle Destruction Is Driven by the Collapse of EGFR-Protected JAK-STAT1-Sensitive Stem Cell Immune Privilege
A protein called EGFR protects hair follicle stem cells, and when it's disrupted, hair follicles can be damaged, but blocking certain pathways can restore hair growth.
research Deletion of Myelin Protein Zero-Like 3 Increases Sebaceous Gland Size and Sebocyte Proliferation but Reduces Skin Adipose Depots: Can MPZL3 Inhibition Promote Excessive Loss of Lipids via Sebum Hypersecretion?
Deleting MPZL3 increases skin oil production and reduces body fat.
research Finasteride Inhibits Epinephrine Synthesis in Humans: Implications for Sexual Dysfunction
Finasteride may cause sexual dysfunction by reducing epinephrine levels.
research Dihydrotestosterone Induces p27 Degradation via Direct Binding with SKP2 in Ovarian and Breast Cancer
Dihydrotestosterone causes p27 protein breakdown in ovarian and breast cancer cells by binding with SKP2.
research Anti-Acne Agents Attenuate FGFR2 Signal Transduction in Acne
Anti-acne medications may work by reducing the activity of a protein involved in acne development.