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Expression and Roles of Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory (StAR) Protein in Non-Classical, Extra-Adrenal, and Extra-Gonadal Cells and Tissues

research Expression and Roles of Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory (StAR) Protein in Non-Classical, Extra-Adrenal, and Extra-Gonadal Cells and Tissues

48 citations , February 2013 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology”

The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.

Sex Steroid Synthesis in Human Skin In Situ: The Roles of Aromatase and Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory Protein in the Homeostasis of Human Skin

research Sex Steroid Synthesis in Human Skin In Situ: The Roles of Aromatase and Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory Protein in the Homeostasis of Human Skin

46 citations , May 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology”

Human skin produces sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, influenced by ARO and StAR, which may affect skin elasticity and hair growth.

Higher Levels of Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory Protein and Type I 3β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase in the Scalp of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia

research Higher Levels of Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory Protein and Type I 3β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase in the Scalp of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia

23 citations , June 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Men with baldness have higher levels of specific proteins, suggesting local hormone production may play a role in hair loss.

research Palmitoylethanolamide Stimulation Induces Allopregnanolone Synthesis in C6 Cells and Primary Astrocytes: Involvement of Peroxisome-Proliferator Activated Receptor-Alpha

52 citations , May 2011 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology”

PEA boosts allopregnanolone production and reduces oxidative stress in brain cells.

research Short-Term Diabetes in the Brain: Effects on Neuroactive Steroids, Cholesterol Homeostasis, and Mitochondrial Functionality

January 2017 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)”

Short-term diabetes can cause changes in brain steroids, cholesterol balance, and mitochondrial function.

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Dutasteride and finasteride have similar risks of sexual dysfunction for treating androgenetic alopecia. Users experience varying side effects, indicating individual differences in drug reactions.