research 5 Alpha-reductase inhibitors: whatʼs new?
A new drug, dutasteride, is at least as effective as the older drug, finasteride, for treating enlarged prostate and may have additional uses.
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810-840 / 1000+ resultsresearch Synthesis and biological evaluation of 3-tetrazolo steroidal analogs: Novel class of 5α-reductase inhibitors
3-tetrazolo steroidal analogs can strongly inhibit the enzyme linked to hair loss.
research Overexpression of aldo-keto reductase 1C3 (AKR1C3) in LNCaP cells diverts androgen metabolism towards testosterone resulting in resistance to the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride
Too much AKR1C3 enzyme causes resistance to finasteride by increasing testosterone.
research Alkylation of human hair keratin for tunable hydrogel erosion and drug delivery in tissue engineering applications
Alkylation of human hair keratin allows for adjustable drug release rates in hydrogels for medical use.
research New 5?-reductase inhibitors: In vitro and in vivo effects
Four new compounds were more effective than finasteride in treating prostate issues and hair loss, with one being 100 times more active and safe for use.
research 688 Precise and efficient editing of the COL7A1 gene in RDEB derived iPSCs with CRISPR/Cas9 and prime editing
CRISPR/Cas9 and prime editing can potentially fix skin disorder genes safely and effectively.
research Finasteride
research Discovery of COVID-19 Inhibitors Targeting the SARS-CoV2 Nsp13 Helicase
Two existing drugs may help treat COVID-19 by inhibiting a key viral protein.
research Olorofim Effectively Eradicates Dermatophytes In Vitro and In Vivo
Olorofim effectively treats fungal skin infections.
research Molecular Docking Studies and ADME Prediction of Novel Isatin Analogs with Potent Anti-EGFR Activity
Some new isatin compounds could be strong cancer-fighting drugs because they fit well in cancer-related proteins and have good drug-like properties.
research Thrombolytic Activity and Protein Characterization of Extract from White Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)
White oyster mushroom extracts may help dissolve blood clots.
research Kinetic analysis of LY320236: competitive inhibitor of type I and non-competitive inhibitor of type II human steroid 5α-reductase
LY320236 is a strong blocker of two enzymes that change testosterone into dihydrotestosterone and might help treat conditions related to male hormones.
research miR‐200a‐3p in Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell‐Derived Exosomes Attenuates UVB‐Induced Skin Inflammatory Response and Oxidative Stress via Keap1‐Nrf2 Pathway
Exosomes from stem cells can reduce UV-induced skin damage by lowering inflammation and oxidative stress.
research Inhibitory effects of the ATP-sensitive potassium channel openers cromakalim, pinacidil and minoxidil on the carbachol–response curve in porcine detrusor muscle
Certain drugs can reduce bladder muscle contractions, potentially helping treat bladder diseases.
research Finasteride Alleviates High Fat Associated Protein-Overload Nephropathy by Inhibiting Trimethylamine N-Oxide Synthesis and Regulating Gut Microbiota
Finasteride may help treat kidney disease caused by a high-fat diet by reducing harmful toxins and improving gut bacteria.
research In-Vitro Anticancer Activity of Chemical Constituents from Etlingera alba Poulsen against Triple Negative Breast Cancer and in silico Approaches towards Matrix metalloproteinase-1 Inhibition
Compounds from Etlingera alba may help treat Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
research Strategies for High-Efficiency Mutation Using the CRISPR/Cas System
Improving CRISPR/Cas systems can make gene editing more efficient and precise.
research High-resolution structures of mutants of residues that affect access to the ligand-binding cavity of human lipocalin-type prostaglandin D synthase
Mutations in the enzyme don't significantly change how it binds to its specific substances.
research 5α-reductase isoenzymes mediate stress-exacerbated Tourette-like responses in animal models
Targeting 5α-reductase type 1 may help manage Tourette-like symptoms.
research INTRODUCING ANTIOXIDANTS AS ESSENTIAL FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF TISSUE LIFE AS DEMONSTRATED IN HUMAN HAIR FOLLICLES
Antioxidants, like catalase, are crucial for keeping hair follicles alive.
research Plant elicitor Peptides regulate root hair development in Arabidopsis
Peps help Arabidopsis plants grow more root hairs by affecting specific genes and calcium signaling.
research Study on Histamine Related Enzyme Activities during Murine Hair Cycle.
Histamine and its enzyme may help start hair regrowth.
research The role of estrogen in cutaneous ageing and repair
Estrogen helps improve skin aging and healing, especially in post-menopausal women.
research Skin Pigmentation Types, Causes and Treatment—A Review
Skin pigmentation varies due to genetics, UV exposure, and drugs, with treatments available but requiring medical advice.
research Gene Array Profiling and Immunomodulation Studies Define a Cell-Mediated Immune Response Underlying the Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata in a Mouse Model and Humans
Alopecia areata is caused by an immune response, and targeting immune cells might help treat it.
research p63 Regulates Human Keratinocyte Proliferation via MYC-regulated Gene Network and Differentiation Commitment through Cell Adhesion-related Gene Network
p63 is essential for skin cell growth and differentiation by controlling specific gene networks.
research Morphogenesis of the hair follicle during catagen
research Therapeutics for COVID-19 and post COVID-19 complications: An update
New treatments for COVID-19 show promise, but more effective antiviral drugs are needed.
research Application of Niosomes in Cosmetics: A Systematic Review
Niosomes improve the effectiveness of skin and hair cosmetics.
research Demodicosis in Different Age Groups and Alternative Treatment Options—A Review
Demodex mites are common in adults and elderly, emerging in children, and require careful diagnosis and treatment.