20 citations
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May 2011 in “Cancer Biology & Therapy”
This study found that finasteride decreased DHT-stimulated AR activity and cell growth in prostate cancer cells with mutant AR, but not in those with wild type AR.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
In this study, a novel compound named AH-001 demonstrated effective androgen receptor protein degradation, reducing hair loss progression in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, with minimal systemic exposure and side effects, suggesting potential for safer treatment.
This study concluded that pretreatment with finasteride or bicalutamide did not significantly affect the heat sensitivity of prostate cancer cells, although some cell lines showed increased viability at higher temperatures.
1 citations
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September 2010 in “UEF eRepo (University of Eastern Finland)”
This study provides insight into AR-mediated gene activation and the molecular mechanisms of prostate cancer progression and drug resistance, identifying potential avenues for developing new therapies.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Revista chilena de nutrición”
This review highlights that several clinical and epidemiological studies link a diet high in terpenoid compounds with a decreased risk of prostate cancer, supporting the potential use of terpenoids as therapeutic ingredients in treating this disease.
Dutasteride may inhibit androgen receptors in addition to reducing DHT, potentially explaining its effectiveness over finasteride for hair loss. Concerns about its impact on muscle growth are debated, with some suggesting no significant effects.