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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.
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September 2005 in “Endocrinology” Certain changes to the B-ring of androgen receptor ligands can increase their effectiveness for potential treatments of muscle and bone conditions.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The microneedle patch boosts hair growth by reducing DHT and oxidative stress.
Finasteride's metabolites were identified, helping understand how the drug is processed in the body.
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May 2013 in “Andrologia” Some herbs show promise as antiandrogenic agents.
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September 1993 in “Steroids” The method accurately measures testosterone metabolites with high sensitivity and low environmental impact.
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March 2017 in “Medicinal Chemistry Research” Some curcumin-like compounds can effectively and safely block the enzyme linked to hair loss and other conditions related to male hormones.
4 citations
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October 2024 in “Heliyon” CYP154C7 enzyme can effectively modify steroids and is promising for commercial use.
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September 2005 in “Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior” 5alpha-reductase 2 is crucial for proper male brain development and sexual differentiation.
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October 2017 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Mice with enhanced regeneration abilities may help develop new regenerative medicine therapies.
Blocking 5α-reductase can reduce sleep deprivation-related behavioral issues in rats.
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November 2017 in “Letters in drug design & discovery” Researchers identified promising inhibitors for the BRD4 protein, including finasteride and amentoflavone.
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March 2005 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.
January 2026 in “Eng—Advances in Engineering” Berry extracts improve fabric strength and flexibility, making it suitable for medical and cosmetic uses.
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January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document says biodegradable cosmetics and packaging are better for the environment and user experience.
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July 2018 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” A new anti-baldness patch effectively treats hair loss by blocking enzymes linked to the condition.
February 2026 in “Nano Research” A special treatment speeds up chronic wound healing by fixing cell energy issues and reversing aging in cells.
The new sensor can detect a toxic chemical in water with high sensitivity and accuracy.
1 citations
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November 2015 in “Cochrane library” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors help treat urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate.
Drug repurposing finds new uses for existing drugs, saving time and money.
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January 2023 in “Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity” Bacillus tequilensis from Leea indica leaves is a strong natural antioxidant source.
107 citations
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April 2014 in “The Plant cell” The CAP1 gene helps control ammonium levels and is necessary for the proper growth of root hairs in Arabidopsis.
153 citations
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April 2009 in “Urology” Prostate cancer was a major health issue in 2009, especially for Black men, and targeting the 5alpha-reductase enzyme could help in its prevention and treatment.
15 citations
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Multi-walled carbon nanotubes can enhance root hair growth in certain plants by affecting nitric oxide and ethylene pathways, but only at specific concentrations.
11 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Female mice with disrupted 5α-reductase 1 had significant metabolic issues, including stress response problems, insulin resistance, liver fat buildup, and obesity.
Plant roots respond to fungus smells by possibly using certain proteins and a plant hormone to change root growth, but more research is needed.
March 2024 in “Organic letters” A new method efficiently modifies alkenes to create useful medicinal compounds.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating a bitter taste receptor in hair follicles can stop hair growth by increasing a specific growth factor.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” RE-ORGA, a Korean herb extract, may help prevent hair loss.
December 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” 12-Methoxy carnosic acid from rosemary might be a good natural treatment for hair loss.