research A New Look at the 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
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research Baiting Proteins with C60
C60 fullerenes can alter protein function and may help develop new disease inhibitors.
research Inhibition of Rat Alpha-Reductases by Finasteride: Evidence for Isozyme Differences in the Mechanism of Inhibition
Finasteride effectively blocks rat enzymes, but with varying methods and strength.
research Four-Amino Acid Segment in Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase 1 Confers Sensitivity to Finasteride, a Competitive Inhibitor
Four-amino acid part makes enzyme sensitive to finasteride.
research A Keratinocyte-Specific Epoxygenase, CYP2B12, Metabolizes Arachidonic Acid with Unusual Selectivity, Producing a Single Major Epoxyeicosatrienoic Acid
CYP2B12 enzyme in skin cells converts arachidonic acid into specific bioactive lipids.
research The Slick Hair Coat Locus Maps to Chromosome 20 in Senepol-Derived Cattle
The gene for slick hair in Senepol cattle is located on chromosome 20 and may involve the SRD5A2 gene.
research Steroidal 5α-Reductase and 17α-Hydroxylase/17,20-Lyase (CYP17) Inhibitors Useful in the Treatment of Prostatic Diseases
Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.
research Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness with Botulinum Toxin: A Pilot Study
Botox increased hair count in men with baldness and might work by improving scalp blood flow.
research Early Onset and Novel Features in a Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy Patient with a 68 CAG Repeat
A patient with a larger than usual genetic mutation had a broader range of symptoms for a muscle disease.
research Prevalence of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Correlation with Metabolic Syndrome
Women with PCOS are more likely to have fatty liver disease and worse metabolic health.
research Antibody-Capped Mesoporous Nanoscopic Materials: Design of a Probe for the Selective Chromo-Fluorogenic Detection of Finasteride
Probe detects finasteride with high selectivity and low detection limit.
research Identification of Finasteride Metabolites in Human Bile and Urine by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Finasteride breakdown products found in bile and urine, helps understand drug safety and effectiveness.
research Sexual Dysfunction Related to Drugs: A Critical Review. Part V: Alpha-Blocker and 5-ARI Drugs
α-Blockers and 5-ARIs for BPH can cause sexual dysfunction, including erectile and ejaculatory issues.
research A Connection Between the Mitochondrial Permeability Transition Pore, Autophagy, and Cerebral Amyloidogenesis
Dutasteride may help reduce brain plaque linked to Alzheimer's by affecting cell energy structures and waste removal.
research Basic Mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Implications for Endocrine Systems
SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, can affect all endocrine organs and systems, altering their function and potentially leading to disorders. Factors like diabetes and obesity increase infection risk and severity. Understanding these effects is key for effective treatment.
research In Vitro Selective Inhibition of Human UDP-Glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) 1A4 by Finasteride and Prediction of In Vivo Drug–Drug Interactions
Finasteride affects UGT1A4 enzyme, but not enough to cause issues when combined with other drugs.
research Alfatradiol (0.025%) - An Effective and Safe Treatment Option for Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and Men
Alfatradiol (0.025%) is an effective and safe treatment for hair loss in both women and men.
research Selective and Rapid Determination of Tadalafil and Finasteride Using Solid Phase Extraction by High Performance Liquid Chromatography and Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Quick, selective detection of tadalafil and finasteride in human plasma developed.
research Effects of Flutamide, a Pure Antiandrogen, on Endocrine Parameters in the Adult Female Rat
Flutamide, an antiandrogen, has minimal impact on female rat endocrine systems and does not significantly change their reproductive cycles.
research The Role of Metformin in the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin helps improve symptoms and reproductive outcomes in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Simultaneous Determination of Finasteride and Tamsulosin in Combined Dosage Form by Using RP-HPLC Method
Method accurately measures finasteride and tamsulosin in combined drug form.
research Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Young Adult Egyptian Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Many young Egyptian women with PCOS also have fatty liver disease, especially if they are overweight and insulin resistant.
research Dutasteride: A Review of Its Use in the Management of Prostate Disorders
Dutasteride is effective for treating prostate enlargement and reducing related surgery risk, but is not approved for preventing prostate cancer.
research Reaction of Finasteride Intermediate with Benzeneseleninic Anhydride: An In-Depth Study
Impure benzeneseleninic anhydride samples cause lower finasteride intermediate yields.
research Ziziphus Mauritiana: A Comprehensive Review on Ethnopharmacological, Phytochemical, and Pharmacological Properties
Indian jujube has many medicinal properties and can help treat ailments like diabetes, inflammation, and cancer.
research Steroidogenic Factor-1 Lineage Origin of Skin Lesions in Carney Complex Syndrome
Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
research Androgenetic Alopecia, Hirsutism, and Hypertrichosis
Hair loss and excessive growth treated with various options, including new laser technology.
research The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Criteria for the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Complete Task Force Report
The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
research Pharmacology of Anabolic Steroids
Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.
research Genetic, Hormonal, and Metabolic Aspects of PCOS: An Update
The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.