February 1999 in “Strength and Conditioning Journal” Androstenedione, a hormone supplement, doesn't improve muscle or performance and can cause harmful side effects.
January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” Anti-androgen drugs can treat conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness by blocking effects of testosterone and DHT.
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November 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different substances that activate or block the androgen receptor can affect male development and treat conditions like prostate cancer.
November 2023 in “Bioorganic Chemistry” Drugs targeting the Androgen Receptor are effective for treating prostate cancer and other androgen-related conditions.
Anti-androgens can help treat tough skin conditions like severe acne and excessive hair growth.
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March 1998 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” Scientists found new nonsteroidal compounds that can act like natural male hormones and might help treat male fertility and hormone issues.
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December 1979 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
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September 1964 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” New compounds can block testosterone effects in rats and might help treat conditions like prostate cancer and acne.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Therapies targeting the androgen receptor are being developed to treat prostate cancer and improve bone and muscle health.
November 2021 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences” New compounds were made and tested, with compound 6 showing potential for treating prostate-related diseases.
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March 2025 in “Medical Molecular Morphology” Androgens affect the function and health of the endometrium.
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January 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Androgens can affect glucocorticoid signaling in specific mouse brain areas.
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June 2017 in “Steroids” New chemical compounds were made that effectively block an enzyme linked to prostate growth.
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January 1998 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Mutations at Val-889 and Arg-752 disrupt key interactions in the androgen receptor, affecting its function.
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July 2009 in “BJU international” Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.
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January 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Too much AKR1C3 enzyme causes resistance to finasteride by increasing testosterone.
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August 1997 in “Steroids” Finasteride effectively lowers specific hormone levels, helping monitor treatment progress.
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June 2021 in “Endocrinology” Anti-androgens might help reduce COVID-19 severity in men.
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January 2014 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Cyperus rotundus oil effectively reduces unwanted hair without side effects.
March 2014 in “Medicina cutánea ibero-latino-americana” Melatonin applied to the scalp helps increase hair density in people with early hair loss.
Melatonin applied to the scalp helps treat early-stage hair loss in men and women.
November 2007 in “Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS)” Androgen receptors play a key role in male development and prostate cancer, with treatments targeting androgen action.
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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.
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October 2016 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Androgens prevent hair growth by changing Wnt signals in cells.
January 2010 in “Yearbook of Endocrinology” Two new compounds can block androgen receptor activity in different ways and may lead to new treatments for androgen-related diseases.
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June 2024 in “iScience” Androgens increase cervical cancer risk and affect its development.
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April 1990 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” Gene variation affects prostate issues and hair loss.
January 2002 in “Medisch-Farmaceutische Mededelingen” Finasteride is not effective for older women with hair loss.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” AH-001 could be a safer and more effective treatment for hair loss.