April 2007 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” TICE salvage chemotherapy is effective for treating germ-cell tumors with poor prognosis.
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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November 2019 in “Journal of dermatology” Itraconazole effectively treated a woman's painful skin condition and hair loss.
29 citations
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November 2021 in “FEBS Open Bio” Cepharanthine analogues, especially tetrandrine, show potential for treating COVID-19.
November 2012 in “Journal of Clinical Pathology”
November 2025 in “Turkish Journal of Dermatology” Both baricitinib and tofacitinib effectively reduce alopecia areata severity, with tofacitinib showing more improvement over longer use.
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February 2010 in “European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” 2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is a strong 5α-reductase inhibitor.
8 citations
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January 2025 in “Gels” The developed nasal gel improves cilostazol delivery to the brain, enhancing its effectiveness and reducing side effects.
February 2024 in “PloS one” Tofacitinib and adalimumab are promising treatments for cicatricial alopecia with few side effects.
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October 2009 in “Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry” New curcumin analogues help fight prostate cancer by breaking down androgen receptors.
3 citations
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January 2003 in “Synthetic Communications” Scientists made two new chemicals that might help treat diseases caused by male hormones.
November 2025 in “Mendeley Data” Standard dosing is more effective for severe alopecia areata in children, but unorthodox dosing can be safe and considered if needed.
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April 1995 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” The new compounds moderately block a specific enzyme and strongly counteract a male hormone, suggesting potential for treating certain male-related health conditions.
Hit15 shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment by reducing virus infection and inflammation.
January 2015 in “Journals & Books Hosting (International Knowledge Sharing Platform)” Compound 1 showed promising anticancer activity.
168 citations
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December 1986 in “Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology” Epirubicin is as effective as doxorubicin for cancer treatment with less heart damage, but doesn't work on doxorubicin-resistant cancers.
12 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” MK-5108 is safe and shows potential against tumors, especially alone.
8 citations
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June 2017 in “Steroids” New chemical compounds were made that effectively block an enzyme linked to prostate growth.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” A new compound shows promise as a topical treatment for hair loss.
12 citations
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April 2005 in “Mycoses” A 1-day or 3-day itraconazole treatment is effective for acute vulvovaginal candidosis, but recurrent cases may need longer treatment.
16 citations
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August 2004 in “Tetrahedron” Scientists made all eight versions of a compound called cyoctol, but found it's not an anti-androgen and it fully breaks down in the skin.
9 citations
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November 2004 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” New compounds were made that effectively block enzymes related to prostate issues and hair loss.
7 citations
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May 2015 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Different ligands change the shape of the TRPV3 ion channel in unique ways.
2 citations
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April 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Tofacitinib and baricitinib are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata, especially in younger people.
July 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Baricitinib combined with other immune therapies may safely and effectively treat severe scalp hair loss.
April 2026 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” Tofacitinib and baricitinib are similarly effective and safe for alopecia areata, but baricitinib works faster.
2 citations
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March 2010 in “Acta Biochimica Polonica” Raltitrexed conjugates are less potent than the free drug but more effective at high concentrations.
4 citations
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October 2000 in “Contraception” The right dosage of CPA and TB can work as a safe and reversible male contraceptive in monkeys.
7 citations
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April 2006 in “Experimental Neurology” Finasteride blocks deoxycorticosterone's anticonvulsant effects in infant rats, but indomethacin doesn't.