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June 2017 in “Reproductive biomedicine online” In this study, the SRD5A2 rs523349 polymorphism was significantly associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, particularly during the second trimester.
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December 2004 in “PubMed” 344 citations
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May 2018 in “EMBO journal” This review discusses the regulation of the MiT-TFE family transcription factors, particularly TFEB, through phosphorylation-mediated subcellular localization and reports no new clinical results.
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July 2019 in “Endocrine connections” This study found that post-finasteride syndrome patients showed a tissue-specific methylation pattern of the SRD5A2 promoter in cerebrospinal fluid, potentially affecting neuroactive steroid levels and related behavioral symptoms.
47 citations
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June 2017 in “The FEBS journal” This study found that CRISPR/Cas9-induced loss-of-function mutations in the FGF5 gene significantly increased wool length and yield in genetically modified Chinese Merino sheep compared to wild-type controls.
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July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this open-label trial, Tofacitinib was well tolerated and improved IFN and cytokine scores, as well as overall skin pathology, in individuals with Down syndrome and immune skin conditions.
10 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of Chemistry” This study identified ten novel compounds that may effectively target steroid 5 alpha-reductase 2 (5αR-2) for potential treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia, exhibiting comparable binding energies to existing drugs like finasteride and dutasteride.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported that an HS-associated NCSTN mutation in iPSC-derived skin organoids led to altered hair follicle stem cell differentiation and increased expression of proteins linked to HS inflammation.
19 citations
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August 2023 in “Experimental & Molecular Medicine” This study found that the CXXC5 protein is overexpressed in diabetic foot ulcer tissues, suppressing wound healing, and that the small molecule KY19334 accelerated healing in diabetic mice by activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
April 2025 in “Molecular Biology Reports” In this study, researchers found that DNMT1-mediated methylation of SRD5A2 in urethral epithelial cells from hypospadias-afflicted rats upregulates proteins associated with cell cycle and mitochondrial function, suggesting SRD5A2 as a potential therapeutic target for hypospadias due to its role in modulating cellular functions.
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May 2019 in “Human gene therapy” This study found that minicircle-based gene therapy significantly lowered total homocysteine levels and improved liver CBS activity in a mouse model of CBS deficiency.
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September 2010 in “Medical Hypotheses”
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April 2018 in “Biotechnology Letters” Human growth factor 20 can boost mouse whisker growth.
26 citations
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March 2006 in “Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders. Drug targets” This article discusses the functions of the enzyme 17beta-HSD10, including its role in steroid metabolism and potential links to Alzheimer's disease, but reports no new experimental findings.
June 2026 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” 52 citations
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September 2012 in “Oncogene” 14 citations
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February 1991 in “FEBS Letters” This study found that introducing rat ornithine transcarbamylase gene into spf-ash mice improved liver and intestinal enzyme activity and normalized some metabolic indicators.
This study demonstrated that de novo designed bifunctional proteins can target and degrade BCL-xL, leading to cell apoptosis, suggesting a new approach to targeted protein degradation therapy.
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January 2017 in “Pharmacological Reports” TP0427736 may help treat hair loss by blocking a specific protein and promoting hair growth.
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November 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the tetracycline-regulated transcription system effectively controls conditional gene expression in the mouse epidermis, allowing suppression and activation of specific genes with doxycycline.
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March 2008 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” 26 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the serine protease BSSP is strongly expressed in mouse skin during carcinogenesis and is upregulated independently of c-Fos and unaffected by glucocorticoids.
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October 2019 in “Cells” This study reported that inhibiting the JAK-STAT pathway with baricitinib restored cellular homeostasis, delayed senescence, and reduced proinflammatory markers in Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome cell models.
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January 1982 in “Endocrinologia Japonica” This study found that castration increased 5 alpha-reductase activity in the sebaceous glands of male hamsters, but administering testosterone propionate or 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone inhibited this effect.
8 citations
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June 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Using a transgenic pig model, this study demonstrated that LGR5 is a marker of hair follicle stem cells across different species, with important similarities and differences in gene expression and developmental processes.
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January 2013 in “International journal of medical sciences” In this study, overexpression of Wnt5a in mice was associated with the elongation of the telogen stage and inhibition of hair growth initiation, suggesting Wnt5a's role in maintaining hair follicle quiescence.
26 citations
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that some synthesized heterocyclic derivatives showed promising 5α-reductase inhibitor, antiviral, and anti-tumor activities, surpassing several reference drugs in effectiveness.
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November 2019 in “Cell calcium” This study found that a mutation causing Stormorken syndrome in mice led to skeletal abnormalities and unusual hair growth, showcasing the STIM1 R304W protein’s role in bone development and cell fate.
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April 2009 in “Journal of Neuroscience Research” In this study, HDAC inhibitors promoted the differentiation of rat C6 glioma cells through the production of 5α‐reduced neurosteroids, enhancing serotonin-stimulated BDNF gene expression.