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Glossary5-alpha-reductase inhibitor

blocks enzyme converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

A 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor is a type of medication that blocks the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, which is responsible for converting testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). By reducing DHT levels, these inhibitors can help treat conditions like male pattern baldness and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

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Drug Discovery Insights from a Computational QSAR Study on Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and Layered Double Hydroxides Electrocatalysts

research Drug Discovery Insights from a Computational QSAR Study on Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and Layered Double Hydroxides Electrocatalysts

March 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research”

Computational techniques can improve drug development for treating certain conditions.

New Progesterone Esters as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors

research New Progesterone Esters as 5.ALPHA.-Reductase Inhibitors.

22 citations , January 2001 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin”

Some new progesterone derivatives are better at blocking testosterone conversion than a common drug.

research Synthesis and Pharmacological Evaluation of New Progesterone Esters as 5.ALPHA.-Reductase Inhibitors

13 citations , January 2005 in “Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin”

Smaller substituents at C-17 enhance the inhibitory activity of progesterone derivatives on 5alpha-reductase.

Synthesis and In Vitro Evaluation of 4-Substituted N-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3-Oxo-4-Androstene-17β-Carboxamides as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Antiandrogens

research Synthesis and in Vitro Evaluation of 4-Substituted N-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3-oxo-4-androstene-17.beta.-carboxamides as 5.alpha.-Reductase Inhibitors and Antiandrogens

12 citations , April 1995 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry”

The new compounds moderately block a specific enzyme and strongly counteract a male hormone, suggesting potential for treating certain male-related health conditions.

research 5‐Alpha reductase inhibitor related litigation: A legal database review

2 citations , December 2021 in “International Journal of Andrology”

Most legal cases about 5α-reductase inhibitors, drugs for hair loss and prostate issues, complain about side effects and delayed cancer diagnosis, with most lawsuits settled out of court.

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community Inhibition of 5 alpha-reductase activity in human skin by zinc and azelaic acid????

1 upvotes 8 years ago

The post discusses using a topical tincture containing zinc, azelaic acid, and other ingredients to inhibit 5 alpha-reductase activity for treating hair loss. The user plans to try this natural alternative before using finasteride or RU58841.

community Me looking at my friends slight temple recession and calculating how long it'll take for him to bring it up to me, the Hairloss expert (I've been on finasteride for 6 months) so I can slap him with a 30 minute presentation about DHT miniaturization and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors

in Satire 536 upvotes 3 years ago

The post is a humorous take on the author's experience with hair loss and using finasteride for six months. The conversation includes discussions about hair loss, treatments like finasteride, and personal experiences with baldness.

community Did anybody use beta sisterol for hair loss? I saw in many articles in the internet that said that beta sisterol blocks dht by inhibiting 5a reductase type 2 enzyme and some reviews of people who said that it worked better than saw palmetto in terms of stoping hair loss and helping prostate.

in Research/Science 9 upvotes 3 years ago

Beta-sitosterol may inhibit 5-alpha reductase type 2 enzyme, potentially reducing DHT levels and promoting hair growth, similar to finasteride but possibly with fewer side effects. Its effectiveness and side effects compared to other treatments like saw palmetto and finasteride remain uncertain due to limited research.

community Do these two supplements inhibit 5alpha-reductase?

in Chat 1 upvotes 5 years ago

Pumpkin Seed Oil and Perilla Oil (with alpha-lipoic acid, linoleic acid, and oleic acid) are discussed as potential 5alpha-reductase inhibitors. The conversation focuses on their effectiveness for hair loss treatment.

community Which Saw Palmetto is good for blocking 5 alpha reductase, Serenoa repens or Chamaerops humilis?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 years ago

The conversation is about determining which type of Saw Palmetto, either Chamaerops humilis or Serenoa repens, is effective for inhibiting the 5 alpha reductase enzyme related to hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

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