research LY191704: a selective, nonsteroidal inhibitor of human steroid 5 alpha-reductase type 1.
LY191704 is a compound that effectively blocks a specific enzyme involved in hormone conversion and could help treat enlarged prostate and hair loss.
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research Effects of Ginseng Rhizome and Ginsenoside Ro on Testosterone 5α-Reductase and Hair Re-growth in Testosterone-treated Mice
Ginseng, especially red ginseng, may help regrow hair and block a hair loss-related enzyme.
research Analysis of hormone antagonists in clinical and municipal wastewater by isotopic dilution liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry
Researchers developed a method to detect hormone-blocking drugs in wastewater and found them in Beijing's sewage, suggesting they can survive sewage treatment.
research Recent advances in oxasteroids chemistry
New methods to make oxasteroids show promise for medical treatments like osteoporosis and breast cancer.
research Metformin influence on hormone levels at birth, in PCOS mothers and their newborns
Metformin taken during pregnancy increases SHBG in newborns but doesn't change other hormone levels in mothers or babies.
research Planar cell polarity-dependent and independent functions in the emergence of tissue-scale hair follicle patterns
Mice can correct hair follicle orientation without certain genes, but proper overall alignment needs those genes.
research Finasteride is the main inhibitor of 5α-reductase activity in microdissected dermal papillae of human hair follicles
Finasteride potentially treats hair loss by reducing DHT production.
research New Progesterone Esters as 5.ALPHA.-Reductase Inhibitors.
Some new progesterone derivatives are better at blocking testosterone conversion than a common drug.
research The effect of finasteride and dutasteride on the synthesis of neurosteroids by glioblastoma cells
Finasteride and dutasteride reduce neurosteroid production, possibly helping treat glioblastoma.
research The Current Status of the Pharmaceutical Potential of Juniperus L. Metabolites
Juniperus plants contain compounds with potential for developing various medical treatments.
research Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel unsaturated carboxysteroids as human 5α-reductase inhibitors: A legitimate approach
New steroid compounds effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and may treat hair loss.
research Germacrone and sesquiterpene-enriched extracts from Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. increase skin penetration of minoxidil, a hair growth promoter
Certain extracts from Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. and germacrone can boost the skin's absorption of minoxidil, a hair growth promoter, making it more effective.
research Development of finasteride/PHBV@polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan reservoir-type microspheres as a potential embolic agent: from in vitro evaluation to animal study
Created microspheres show potential for safe and effective use in prostate artery embolization.
research Development and characterization of phyto-vesicles of β-sitosterol for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Phyto-vesicles of β-sitosterol may effectively treat hair loss.
research Is the metabolism of testosterone to 5α-dihydrotestosterone required for androgen action in the skin?
Testosterone conversion to 5α-DHT may not be essential for its effects on the skin.
research Minoxidil-encapsulated poly(L-lactide-co-glycolide) nanoparticles with hair follicle delivery properties prepared using W/O/W solvent evaporation and sonication
Minoxidil inside tiny particles can deliver more drug to hair follicles, potentially improving treatment for hair loss.
research Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Molecular Docking of Avicequinone C Analogues as Potential Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Certain compounds, especially those with a propionic substituent, could potentially be new treatments for hair loss and similar disorders.
research Comprehensive Spectroscopic Characterization of Finasteride Polymorphic Forms. Does the Form X Exist?
Three finasteride forms exist; "form X" doesn't.
research Hair regenerative effect of silk fibroin hydrogel with incorporation of FGF-2-liposome and its potential mechanism in mice with testosterone-induced alopecia areata
The silk fibroin hydrogel with FGF-2-liposome can potentially treat hair loss in mice.
research Assessment of Poplar Seed Hair Fibers as a Potential Bulk Textile Thermal Insulation Material
Poplar seed hair fibers could be an eco-friendly insulation for textiles.
research Preparation of 4-aryl-2-trifluoromethylbenzonitrile derivatives as androgen receptor antagonists for topical suppression of sebum production
Scientists made a chemical (compound 4e) that can be applied on skin to reduce oil production, which can help with acne, but it might cause skin sensitivity to light.
research Androgenic effect of testosterone and some of its metabolites in relation to their biotransformation in the skin.
Testosterone and some of its forms can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in skin.
research Towards Best Practice in Hair Metabolomic Studies: Systematic Investigation on the Impact of Hair Length and Color
Hair color and length affect metabolite profiles in hair, so they should be considered in hair analysis.
research Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays for doping control of 5α-reductase inhibitors finasteride and dutasteride
New tests detect finasteride and dutasteride in urine quickly and easily.
research Hair EtG: Alterations in segment levels accompanying hair growth
EtG levels in hair decrease significantly after one month of alcohol abstinence.
research In-vivo uptake and metabolism of testosterone by the skin and other tissues of the rat
Rat skin takes up and processes testosterone differently than other organs, with testosterone being more important for the skin than its metabolite 5α-DHT.
research Specific interpretation of hair concentrations in 2 fatal metformin intoxication cases
Hair analysis showed very high metformin levels in two fatal overdose cases, suggesting it's useful in forensics but sweat may affect results.
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research Synthesis, biological evaluation and molecular docking of 4-Amino-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-one (ABO) analogs containing the piperazine moiety
Analog 23 is a promising compound for prostate cancer treatment.
research Direct access to novel chromeno-pyrimidine-N-oxides via tandem base catalyzed double nucleophilic addition/dehydration reaction
New method makes important drug ingredients more easily without needing extra purification steps.
research Development of finasteride polymer microspheres for systemic application in androgenic alopecia
Finasteride microspheres help reduce hair loss for up to eight weeks with fewer side effects.