research Structure of human steroid 5α-reductase 2 with the anti-androgen drug finasteride
Finasteride irreversibly affects human steroid 5α-reductase 2, providing insight into its catalytic mechanism and disease-related mutations.
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research Anti-inflammatory role of 15-lipoxygenase contributes to the maintenance of skin integrity in mice
15-lipoxygenase helps keep skin healthy by reducing inflammation.
research 5ARIs and PSA: Evidences
5ARIs lower PSA levels, but other tests are needed to avoid missing aggressive prostate cancer.
research Kennedy's disease and partial androgen insensitivity syndrome. Report of 4 cases and literature review
The conclusion is that adult males with muscle weakness and hormonal imbalances should be tested for Kennedy's disease.
research Structural basis for the catalysis and inhibition of human steroid 5α‐reductase 2
The research gives new understanding on how human steroid 5α-reductases work and how drugs like finasteride inhibit them, which could help in creating new drugs.
research Regulation of the metabolic phenotype of human hepatocytes by glucocorticoids and androgens
Glucocorticoids reduce fat production in liver cells, while androgens increase it in females; manipulating certain enzymes can influence these effects.
research New 5?-reductase inhibitors: In vitro and in vivo effects
Four new compounds were more effective than finasteride in treating prostate issues and hair loss, with one being 100 times more active and safe for use.
research Heme Oxygenase and the Skin in Health and Disease
HO-1 helps skin health and healing but can worsen melanoma; it's a potential treatment target for skin diseases.
research Very-long-chain Acyl-CoA Synthetases
Very-long-chain acyl-CoA synthetases and fatty acid transport proteins play key roles in fatty acid metabolism and lipid processing in different tissues.
research The Role of Cytochrome P-450 in Dermatology
Cytochrome P-450 enzymes in the skin help break down various substances and could be targeted to treat skin conditions.
research Androgenetic alopecia: new insights into the pathogenesis and mechanism of hair loss
New model shows muscle affects hair loss differently in men and women.
research Long-term efficacy and safety of the dual 5-alpha reductase blocker dutasteride on male androgenetic alopecia patients
Dutasteride effectively and safely treats male hair loss for over a year.
research Determination of rat 5α-reductase type 1 isozyme activity and its inhibition by novel steroidal oxazolines
New steroidal compounds moderately block an enzyme related to testosterone conversion, less effectively than finasteride.
research Finasteride and the 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
research New fluorogenic probes for neutral and alkaline ceramidases
New probes were created to effectively measure specific enzymes involved in fat metabolism, which could help develop new drugs.
research Human type 3 5α-reductase is expressed in peripheral tissues at higher levels than types 1 and 2 and its activity is potently inhibited by finasteride and dutasteride
Type 3 5α-reductase is more common and finasteride and dutasteride strongly inhibit it.
research LB1053 Dysregulation of antioxidant enzyme PRDX5 in alopecia areata
PRDX5 enzyme may contribute to alopecia areata by affecting oxidative stress and autoimmunity.
research Die pathogenetische Bedeutung der 5α-Reduktase-Isoenzyme für die androgenetische Alopezie
Type 2 5α-reductase plays a key role in hair loss.
research Bioinformatics analysis of evolutionary characteristics and biochemical structure of FGF5 Gene in sheep
Editing the FGF5 gene in sheep increases wool length, confirming its role in hair growth.
research 5α-Reductase Type 1 Deficiency or Inhibition Predisposes to Insulin Resistance, Hepatic Steatosis, and Liver Fibrosis in Rodents
Lack of 5α-Reductase type 1 can lead to insulin resistance and liver problems.
research Specific inhibition of FGF5-induced cell proliferation by RNA aptamers
RNA aptamers can specifically block FGF5-related cell growth, potentially treating related diseases or hair disorders.
research 5α-reductase activity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Women with PCOS have higher 5α-reductase activity, which may be linked to insulin resistance.
research 5α-reductase inhibitors
5α-reductase inhibitors help treat disorders caused by DHT and have potential for future therapies.
research Cloning of the human phenol sulfotransferase gene family: three genes implicated in the metabolism of catecholamines, thyroid hormones and drugs
Scientists identified three genes important for processing certain brain chemicals, thyroid hormones, and medications.
research Molecular cloning, characterization, and expression of sheep FGF5 gene
Researchers identified a new variant of the FGF5 gene in sheep that affects hair length.
research Epigenetic regulation of 5α reductase-1 underlies adaptive plasticity of reproductive function and pubertal timing
Environmental factors affect reproductive traits by altering the SRD5A1 gene.
research Male androgenetic alopecia
DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.
research Finasteride and sexual side effects
Finasteride may cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but they are reversible and affect less than 2% of men.
research (291) The Effect of Administration and Discontinuation of Finasteride in Male Rats
Finasteride's negative effects on brain tissue in male rats may be reversible after stopping the drug.
research Current and Future Medical Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Treatments for hair loss vary, but cell-based options may be the future.