research Structure of Human Steroid 5α-Reductase 2 with the Anti-Androgen Drug Finasteride
Finasteride irreversibly affects human steroid 5α-reductase 2, providing insight into its catalytic mechanism and disease-related mutations.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
420-450 / 1000+ results 
research Exposure of Xenopus Laevis Tadpoles to Finasteride, an Inhibitor of 5-Alpha Reductase Activity, Impairs Spermatogenesis and Alters Hypophyseal Feedback Mechanisms
Finasteride exposure harms tadpole reproduction and hormone balance.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase 2 Deficiency Leads to Reduced Dominance-Related and Impulse-Control Behaviors
Mice lacking steroid 5α-reductase 2 show less aggression and better impulse control.
research The Rationale for Inhibiting 5α-Reductase Isoenzymes in the Prevention and Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Inhibiting 5α-reductase can help reduce prostate cancer risk and improve treatment.
research The 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Is Not Associated With Alterations in Sleep Spindles in Men Referred for Polysomnography
Finasteride doesn't affect sleep spindles in men.
research Notes from the Editor Emeritus: Medical Therapy for Hair Loss: What We Know and What We Need to Find Out
Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss; minoxidil also helps female hair loss, with some treatments needing more research.
research Homology Modeling of 5-Alpha-Reductase 2 Using Available Experimental Data
Accurate protein modeling can help develop new treatments for prostate cancer and other diseases.
research Early Postnatal Neuroactive Steroid Manipulation Differentially Affects Recognition Memory and Passive Avoidance Performance in Male Rats
Changing neuroactive steroids in baby male rats affects their memory and learning differently as they grow up.
research Inhibition of 5α-Reductase Impairs Cognitive Performance, Alters Dendritic Morphology, and Increases Tau Phosphorylation in the Hippocampus of Male 3xTg-AD Mice
Blocking 5α-reductase can harm memory and brain structure, and increase harmful brain changes in male mice used for Alzheimer's disease research.
research Gut Inflammation Induced by Finasteride Withdrawal: Therapeutic Effect of Allopregnanolone in Adult Male Rats
Allopregnanolone can reduce gut inflammation and normalize neurotransmitter levels after finasteride withdrawal.
research Identification of Beta-Sitosterol and Stigmasterol as Possible Inhibitors of 5 Alpha-Reductase 1: An In-Silico Study
Beta-sitosterol and stigmasterol might help prevent hair loss by blocking a specific enzyme.
research Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Prostate Cancer: Focusing on Sexual Side Effects
Androgen Deprivation Therapy for prostate cancer often reduces sexual function but intermittent therapy may be more tolerable.
research Role of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Benign Prostatic Diseases
5α-reductase inhibitors help shrink the prostate, improve urinary symptoms, and may reduce prostate cancer risk.
research Fetal Alpha 5-Reductase Val89Leu Mutation Is Associated With Late Miscarriage
A certain mutation in the fetal alpha 5-reductase gene is linked to a higher risk of late miscarriage.
research Acne
Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.
research Topical Dutasteride with Microneedling in Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Combining topical dutasteride with microneedling is more effective for hair growth than microneedling alone.
research Bladder Cancer Survival in Men Using 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
Using 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may improve bladder cancer survival in men.
research Health Risks Associated with Long-Term Finasteride and Dutasteride Use: It's Time to Sound the Alarm
Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride can cause serious health issues like diabetes and liver problems.
research Role of Polymorphism of the Androgen Receptor Gene and Non-Random X Chromosome Inactivation in the Pathogenesis of Androgenic Alopecia
Certain genes and X chromosome patterns may significantly contribute to the development of hair loss.
research Intraethnic Variation in Steroid-5-Alpha-Reductase Polymorphisms in Prostate Cancer Patients: A Potential Factor Implicated in 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Treatment
Genetic differences within ethnic groups may affect prostate cancer treatment effectiveness.
research Comments Concerning the Real Risk of Sexual Adverse Events Secondary to the Use of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
The document concludes that the risk of sexual side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors is low and often temporary, but more research is needed on potential permanent effects.
research Androgenetic Alopecia as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Hair loss may increase heart disease risk.
research How to Defeat Male Pattern Alopecia in a Womanizer Who Abuses Libido Boosters
Massaging the scalp with a cosmetic containing certain natural inhibitors can significantly regrow hair in men with pattern baldness.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibition and Hair Growth Promotion of Some Thai Plants Traditionally Used for Hair Treatment
Some Thai plants, especially Carthamus tinctorius, could help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth without adverse effects.
research Do 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Raise Circulating Serum Testosterone Levels? A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis Explaining Paradoxical Results
5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
research Evaluation of 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity of Certain Herbs Useful as Antiandrogens
Some herbs show promise as antiandrogenic agents.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Deficiency
5-alpha reductase deficiency leads to male sexual development issues and treatments like finasteride help with prostate enlargement and hair loss.
research Investigation of the Plausibility of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Syndrome
The document concludes that sexual and psychiatric side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are reported, but more high-quality research is needed to understand how often they occur.
research Pumpkin Seed Oil vs. Minoxidil 5% Topical Foam for the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized Comparative Trial
Pumpkin seed oil slightly outperforms minoxidil foam in treating hair loss with fewer side effects.
research Male Pattern Baldness in Relation to Prostate Cancer-Specific Mortality: A Prospective Analysis in the NHANES I Epidemiologic Follow-Up Study
Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of dying from prostate cancer.