research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications July–September 2025
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research Hydrogel microneedle delivery of a palmitoylated peptide promotes hair regeneration via dual activation of Wnt/β-catenin and cAMP–PKA signaling
A new peptide delivered through microneedles can effectively promote hair regrowth.
research Emerging pharmacotherapies for Androgenetic Alopecia
New treatments for hair loss focus on targeting specific causes to improve effectiveness and safety.
research Health Canada has approved finasteride [Proscar; Merck Frosst] and doxazosin cotherapy
research Synthesis and structure–activity studies of side-chain derivatized arylhydantoins for investigation as androgen receptor radioligands
The nature of the side chain in RU 58841 derivatives greatly affects its AR affinity, with the N-(iodopropenyl) derivative 13 showing the highest AR binding affinity, suggesting its potential for developing high-affinity radioiodinated AR radioligands.
research Poster 252 Patient Registry of Outcomes in Spasticity Care
The data suggests that dosing differences can help manage spasticity in patients with upper motor neuron dysfunction.
research Induction of ornithine decarboxylase in specific subpopulations of murine epidermal cells following multiple exposures to 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate, mezerein and ethyl phenylpropriolate
TPA strongly increases ODC activity in certain skin cells, potentially aiding tumor growth.
research Recent Progress in Prostaglandin F2αEthanolamide (Prostamide F2α) Research and Therapeutics
New research on prostamide F2α has led to treatments for glaucoma and eyelash growth and may have more medical uses.
research Acupoint injection of metoclopramide on functional dyspepsia clinical observation and nursing experience
Zusanli acupoint injection of metoclopramide effectively treats functional dyspepsia.
research A novel derivative of doxorubicin, AD198, inhibits canine transitional cell carcinoma and osteosarcoma cells in vitro
AD198 is more effective than doxorubicin in stopping certain dog cancer cells.
research Dihydroartemisinin attenuates benign prostatic hyperplasia in rats by inhibiting prostatic epithelial cell proliferation
Dihydroartemisinin helps reduce prostate enlargement in rats by stopping the growth of prostate cells.
research Dutasteride/finasteride
research ZnO@PDA@Ag Nanocomposite-Mediated Delivery of 9-Bromonoscapine, an Anticancer Agent, for Enhanced Lung Cancer Therapy
The nanocomposite effectively targets lung cancer cells without harming normal cells.
research Study of the interaction between self-assembling peptide and mangiferin and in vitro release of mangiferin from in situ hydrogel
RADA16-I can effectively deliver and release mangiferin, improving its solubility and bioavailability.
research 15-Hydroxyprostaglandin Dehydrogenase Inhibitor Restores Endothelial Function Under Dihydrotestosterone-Induced Stress in Human Dermal Microvascular Endothelial Cells
DPP may help hair regrowth by improving blood vessel function under stress.
research Analysis of metabolic characteristics of epristeride in zebrafish based on LC-Q-TOF MS and its potential applications in doping control
Epristeride's metabolism in zebrafish helps improve doping detection methods.
research Pharmacological Profile of 9,11-Dehydrocortexolone 17α-Butyrate (CB-03-04), a New Androgen Antagonist with Antigonadotropic Activity
CB-03-04 shows promise as a treatment for prostate issues due to its strong anti-androgen effects.
research Discovery and Optimization of Novel Pyridines as Highly Potent and Selective Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3 Inhibitors
New pyridine compounds effectively inhibit GSK3, a diabetes treatment target.
research Relapsing nail fibrokeratoma: A case report on a teenager
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth with similar side effects.
research Dual‐Mode Vasodilator M119 Delivery to Hair Follicle via Dissolving Microneedle for Advanced Alopecia Treatment
A new microneedle system effectively delivers a vasodilator to hair follicles, promoting hair growth better than current treatments.
research Stimulation of hair regrowth in an animal model of androgenic alopecia using 2-deoxy-D-ribose
2-deoxy-D-ribose gel may help regrow hair in cases of hair loss.
research Experimental Evaluation of 3-meta-Pyridine-1,2,4-Oxadiazole Derivative of Deoxycholic Acid as a Prototype of 5-α-Reductase Inhibitors in In Silico and In Vivo Models
The new compound may be a safer alternative to finasteride for prostate protection.
research A Novel Nomogram for Predicting Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Analogue Treatment Outcome in Girls with Idiopathic Central Precocious Puberty
A new model helps predict treatment success in girls with early puberty.
research Udenafil Induces the Hair Growth Effect of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells
Udenafil may help hair grow by activating certain stem cells.
research Allopregnanolone promotes proliferation and differential gene expression in human glioblastoma cells
Allopregnanolone increases growth and changes gene activity in human brain cancer cells.
research Retinoic acid and dimethyl sulfoxide promote efficient delivery of transgenes to mouse skin by topically transdermal penetration
Retinoic acid and DMSO improve gene delivery to mouse skin for potential hair and skin disease treatment.
research Three-Month Treatment With a Long-Acting Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist of Patients With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Effects on Tissue Androgen Concentration, 5α-Reductase Activity and Androgen Receptor Content*
A three-month treatment with a GnRH agonist significantly lowered androgen levels and 5α-reductase activity in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Evaluation of Hyperandrogenemia in Women with Prolactinoma
Treating prolactinoma doesn't significantly affect hirsutism or cause high androgen levels.
research Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia with Low Dose Oral Minoxidil Monotherapy Compared to Combination Therapy with Dutasteride or Finasteride
Low-dose oral minoxidil alone is effective for treating hair loss, but combining it with dutasteride or finasteride may offer better results.
research Comparative Effect of Finasteride and Dutasteride on Chromogranin A Levels
Finasteride and dutasteride both increase chromogranin A levels similarly.