The role of 5α-reductase-3 in prostate cancer is unclear and needs more research.
January 2022 in “Asian journal of Current Research in Clinical Cancer” Some dibenzo compounds might help treat cancer with fewer side effects.
December 2023 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” Stiripentol shows promise as a potential treatment for androgen-related diseases but needs more testing.
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September 2000 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Benzo[c]quinolizin-3-ones are effective nonsteroidal inhibitors of human steroid 5α-reductase 1.
November 2025 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” Epristeride's metabolism involves key metabolites and proteins, affecting its use in doping tests.
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December 2021 in “Natural Product Research” β-sitosterol and brassicasterol may help treat hair loss.
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May 2018 in “Scientific reports” Exercise improves insulin sensitivity and hormone regulation in PCOS rats.
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August 1995 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” The activity of a specific rat enzyme in the prostate and epididymis is highly dependent on the acidity level.
March 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Computational techniques can improve drug development for treating certain conditions.
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November 2014 in “Behavior Genetics” 24 citations
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February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” The substance MK386 effectively blocked testosterone conversion and reduced cell growth in certain skin cells, but inhibiting 5α-reductase alone may not greatly improve acne.
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October 2001 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” Certain derivatives are more effective 5α-reductase type 2 inhibitors than finasteride.
20 citations
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March 2017 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have higher 5α-reductase activity, which may be linked to insulin resistance.
September 2018 in “Journal of Experimental & Biomedical Sciences” DK peptides can reduce hair loss by inhibiting the 5α-reductase enzyme and have antioxidant effects.
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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.
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February 2018 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Mice lacking steroid 5α-reductase 2 show less aggression and better impulse control.
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July 2024 in “Heliyon” Steroid 5α-reductase evolved from protists and diversified in eukaryotes, with specific roles in mammals and plants.
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April 2024 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” 5α-reductases increase epitestosterone's effect on androgen receptors.
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March 2007 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Thioredoxin reductase 1 does not affect glucocorticoid receptor activity in hair follicle cells.
January 2004 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” GI197111X is best dissolved in Capmul MCM for trials.
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January 2020 in “Neuroscience” Blocking 5α-reductase can harm memory and brain structure, and increase harmful brain changes in male mice used for Alzheimer's disease research.
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August 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” MK-386 and finasteride together effectively reduce DHT levels, potentially treating acne and male pattern baldness.
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January 2015 in “Steroids” The study created a model to help design new inhibitors for steroidal 5α-reductase enzymes.
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February 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The enzyme type 1 5α-reductase is more active in the hair follicle's lower part than in the skin's outer layer.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Interdisciplinary sciences: computational life sciences” Accurate protein modeling can help develop new treatments for prostate cancer and other diseases.
45 citations
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September 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” The study found that the enzyme linked to acne is present in the same areas of both acne-affected and normal skin.
December 2016 in “University of Birmingham Institutional Research Archive (University of Birmingham)” Glucocorticoids reduce fat production in liver cells, while androgens increase it in females; manipulating certain enzymes can influence these effects.
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January 1996 in “Dermatology” 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors, like finasteride, are used to treat conditions like prostate issues and skin disorders.
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June 2007 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” A reliable model for screening type II 5α-reductase inhibitors was created and validated.