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GlossarySRD5A3

enzyme involved in converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

SRD5A3 stands for steroid 5 alpha-reductase 3, an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a more potent androgen. This enzyme is also involved in the biosynthesis of dolichol, which is essential for protein glycosylation, a process important for proper cellular function. Mutations in the SRD5A3 gene can lead to congenital disorders such as SRD5A3-CDG (Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation).

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research SRD5A3 Is Required for Converting Polyprenol to Dolichol and Is Mutated in a Congenital Glycosylation Disorder

260 citations, July 2010 in “Cell”

Mutations in the SRD5A3 gene cause a new type of glycosylation disorder by blocking the production of a molecule necessary for protein glycosylation.

research Consequences of Steroid-5α-Reductase Deficiency and Inhibition in Vertebrates

21 citations, January 2020 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology”

Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.

research Effects on Steroid 5-Alpha Reductase Gene Expression of Thai Rice Bran Extracts and Molecular Dynamics Study on SRD5A2

14 citations, April 2021 in “Biology”

Thai rice bran extracts, especially from Tubtim Chumphae rice, can significantly reduce the activity of hair loss genes, with x-tocopherol showing potential as an anti-hair loss product.

research Subcellular Localization of the Five Members of the Human Steroid 5α-Reductase Family

13 citations, June 2017 in “Biochimie open”

All five human steroid 5α-reductase enzymes are found in the endoplasmic reticulum.

research Guava Leaf Extract as Bioactive Substances for Anti-Androgen and Antioxidant Activities

7 citations, December 2022 in “Plants”

Guava leaf extract may help treat hair loss and protect cells by blocking certain genes and fighting damaging molecules.

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community Anyone experienced weight gain on dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 2 years ago

Dutasteride can lead to increased cholesterol and liver fat. The user is reconsidering its use due to high cholesterol and lipid levels despite a healthy lifestyle.

community CRISPR Is Curing People Right Now. Genetic Hair Loss is Next?

in Technology 107 upvotes 1 month ago

CRISPR shows promise for treating hair loss by targeting specific genes. Current treatments include Minoxidil and finasteride, but CRISPR could offer a more precise solution, though it is still expensive and in early stages.

community My hair after 3 steroid cycles

in Progress Pictures 25 upvotes 4 months ago

A user shared their hair progress after three steroid cycles, using 5% minoxidil and 100mg RU58841 daily. They are considering a hair transplant due to paranoia about shedding.

community M44 Hairloss Trichotest and Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 1 year ago

User received Trichotest results not recommending Finasteride. They are on Oral Minoxidil 2.50 and considering adding Finasteride.

community A systematic bro-science review of DHT, 5AR, neurosteroids, sexual health and 5AR inhibitors

in Research/Science 37 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss treatments, specifically 5AR inhibitors, can impact neurosteroids and sexual health. The effects of topical fin/dut on tissue-specific DHT levels are unclear.

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