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November 1999 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.
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January 1984 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.
34 citations
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July 2020 in “Frontiers in immunology” Androgens may influence T cells, contributing to higher autoimmune liver disease risk in women.
24 citations
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March 2001 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Red deer only have androgen receptors in neck hair cells for mane growth during breeding season.
18 citations
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PGD2 increases androgen receptor activity in hair cells, which could be targeted to treat hair loss.
6 citations
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November 2020 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Androgens reduce BMP2, which weakens the ability of certain cells to help hair stem cells become different types of cells.
47 citations
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October 2016 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Androgens prevent hair growth by changing Wnt signals in cells.
37 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” Androgen is important in controlling stem cell differentiation, reducing fat development, and increasing lean mass.
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June 2013 in “The Prostate” Dutasteride and finasteride affect different cell types differently.
227 citations
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January 1998 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Cells from balding scalps have more androgen receptors than cells from non-balding scalps.
46 citations
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June 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Androgen receptor activity blocks Wnt/β-catenin signaling, affecting hair growth and skin cell balance.
27 citations
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September 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human skin cells contain Protease Nexin-1, and male hormones can decrease its levels, potentially affecting hair growth.
12 citations
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December 2012 in “Current Drug Targets” The Androgen Receptor could be a target for treating diseases like cancer, but more research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of potential treatments.
12 citations
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May 2003 in “Journal of dermatological science” Hsc70 protein may influence hair growth by responding to androgens.
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78 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” TGF-β1 from dermal papilla cells suppresses hair growth, and targeting it may help treat androgenetic alopecia.
15 citations
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May 2020 in “BMC complementary medicine and therapies” Polygonum multiflorum extract helps hair grow longer and fights the effects of hormones that cause hair loss.
21 citations
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March 2019 in “Critical Reviews in Clinical Laboratory Sciences” The androgen receptor is a promising target for breast cancer treatment, especially in triple-negative cases, but more research is needed for personalized therapies.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Saw palmetto supplements may reduce prostate cancer cell growth without being toxic.
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September 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A substance called Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor can protect certain hair follicle stem cells from damage caused by androgens, suggesting a new possible treatment for hair loss.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Excess maternal androgens can cause heart problems in offspring.
29 citations
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March 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Wnt3a activates certain genes in hair follicle cells, including a newly discovered one, EP2, which may affect hair growth.
3 citations
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September 2016 in “Natural Product Communications” Germacrene analogs, especially 8-Hydroxy germacrene B, are more effective than germacrone at blocking a hormone-related enzyme and could help treat hair loss.
October 2022 in “Journal of experimental and clinical medicine” Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 shows promise but requires more research to confirm effectiveness.
3 citations
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March 2016 in “Phytotherapy Research” The new compound was more effective than finasteride in reducing markers of hair loss and prostate issues in cell tests.
130 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Estrogen Receptor ß (ERß) is the main hormone controller in human skin and hair follicles, not Estrogen Receptor α (ERα) or the Androgen Receptor (AR).
58 citations
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January 2006 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” High levels of testosterone and 5α-DHT can lead to cell death in cells important for hair growth.
20 citations
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February 2009 in “Chemistry & Biodiversity” Ganoderma lucidum may help treat prostate cancer by blocking male hormones and slowing cancer cell growth.
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Researchers created immortal human skin cells with constant testosterone receptor activity to study hair loss and test treatments.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” Women with hair loss have more androgen receptors in certain hair follicles.