147 citations
,
June 2011 in “New England journal of medicine/The New England journal of medicine” 5α-reductase inhibitors may prevent prostate cancer but could also raise the risk of more severe cancers.
44 citations
,
October 2010 in “BJUI” 5-α-reductase inhibitors reduce prostate cancer risk but may cause sexual dysfunction and don't affect high-grade tumor or death rates.
89 citations
,
February 1993 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds called benzoquinolinones may treat conditions linked to excess DHT.
September 2018 in “Journal of Experimental & Biomedical Sciences” DK peptides can reduce hair loss by inhibiting the 5α-reductase enzyme and have antioxidant effects.
Blocking 5α-reductase can reduce sleep deprivation-related behavioral issues in rats.
2 citations
,
April 2016 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The saw palmetto extract effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate issues, showing promise for prostate health.
34 citations
,
February 1993 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
April 2019 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Prescriptions for 5-alpha reductase inhibitors dropped significantly after the FDA's safety warning, especially for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
93 citations
,
February 2009 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” 5α‐reductase isozymes are crucial for prostate development and health, and targeting them can help prevent and treat prostate issues.
153 citations
,
November 2004 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” The document concludes that Catalyst software is effective for drug design, identifying potent compounds for various medical conditions.
8 citations
,
January 2022 in “BMC Biology” Environmental factors affect reproductive traits by altering the SRD5A1 gene.
10 citations
,
March 2023 in “Journal of Chemistry” New compounds show promise for treating benign prostate hyperplasia with fewer side effects.
111 citations
,
August 2002 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds were made that block an enzyme linked to breast cancer better than existing treatments.
2 citations
,
December 2004 in “PubMed” October 2025 in “CRC Press eBooks”
124 citations
,
January 1993 in “The Prostate” Finasteride effectively inhibits 5α reductase, while plant extracts like Permixon and Bazoton don't show significant results.
101 citations
,
April 1994 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism” 5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
July 2025 in “Saudi Journal of Medicine and Public Health” 5α-reductase inhibitors effectively treat enlarged prostate and hair loss but require careful use due to possible side effects.
11 citations
,
December 2018 in “Assay and Drug Development Technologies” Natural herbal compounds might treat certain medical conditions by reducing DHT levels, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
9 citations
,
April 2020 in “The Journal of Urology” 5α-Reductase inhibitors don't cause depression.
June 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Hibiscus rosa sinensis may help manage hair loss.
Urtica laetevirens extract significantly reduces 5α-reductase activity.
July 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors are effective for male hair loss and some skin conditions, but their effectiveness in women and safety concerns require careful use.
13 citations
,
January 2015 in “Steroids” The study created a model to help design new inhibitors for steroidal 5α-reductase enzymes.
12 citations
,
March 1995 in “Journal of the American Chemical Society” Finasteride modifies 5-alpha-reductases through a two-step process, affecting inhibitor potency and possibly causing side effects.
44 citations
,
December 2005 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Combining 5α-reductase and aromatase inhibitors may better reduce estrogen levels.
30 citations
,
October 2020 in “Nature Communications” Finasteride irreversibly affects human steroid 5α-reductase 2, providing insight into its catalytic mechanism and disease-related mutations.
22 citations
,
February 2002 in “Planta Medica” Compounds from Angelica koreana roots, especially osthenol, could be effective for treating conditions like prostate disease and hair loss.
7 citations
,
June 2010 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters” Two new compounds were found to effectively reduce hair growth in mice.
10 citations
,
November 2017 in “Letters in drug design & discovery” Researchers identified promising inhibitors for the BRD4 protein, including finasteride and amentoflavone.