research 5α-Reductase, an enzyme regulating glucocorticoid action in the testis of Rhinella arenarum (Amphibia: Anura)
5α-Reductase helps regulate hormone action in toad testes, especially during breeding season.
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research Keratin function and regulation in tissue homeostasis and pathogenesis
Keratin is crucial for keeping skin cells healthy and its changes can lead to diseases and affect cell behavior.
research Role of phosphatidylinositol 3‐kinase signaling pathway in radiation‐induced liver injury
Inhibiting the PI3K/Akt pathway may help prevent radiation-induced liver injury.
research Generalized pruritus in primary sclerosing cholangitis: implications of histamine release by lysophosphatidic acid
A certain medication improved severe itching in a boy with liver and bowel disease by reducing histamine levels, suggesting a new treatment target.
research THE WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS
Choline and biotin are important for liver health and preventing certain deficiencies in animals, and more research is needed to understand their benefits in humans.
research The Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues
The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.
research A Comprehensive Review of Management of Patients with Infertility having Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
PCOS-related infertility is managed with lifestyle changes and medications.
research Altered Hormone and Bioactive Lipid Plasma Profile in Rodent Models of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Revealed by Targeted Mass Spectrometry
Rodent models of PCOS show some hormone changes similar to humans, but also have key differences.
research Effect of N-acetylcysteine on hair follicle changes in mouse model of cyclophosphamide-induced alopecia: histological and biochemical study
N-acetylcysteine may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
research Prehyperuricemia: New Milestone in Metabolic Disorders
The article concludes that early diagnosis and lifestyle changes can prevent complications from high uric acid levels.
research Investigating metabolic syndrome markers and body mass index changes in patients with acne vulgaris treated with isotretinoin: A prospective study
Isotretinoin effectively treats acne with low risk if dosed correctly.
research Inhibition of 3‐methylcrotonyl‐CoA carboxylase explains the increased excretion of 3‐hydroxyisovaleric acid in valproate‐treated patients
Valproic acid treatment increases a specific acid in urine by blocking an enzyme, possibly causing skin rash and hair loss.
research The 5 Alpha-Reductase Isozyme Family: A Review of Basic Biology and Their Role in Human Diseases
The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
research Azasteroids as inhibitors of testosterone 5α-reductase in mammalian skin
Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
research Efficient Intradermal Delivery of Superoxide Dismutase Using a Combination of Liposomes and Iontophoresis for Protection against UV-Induced Skin Damage
Liposomes and iontophoresis effectively deliver protective enzymes into the skin against UV damage.
research Effects of the anti-androgen finasteride on 5alpha-reductase activity in human gingival fibroblasts in response to minocycline
Finasteride helps treat hair loss by blocking enzyme activity.
research Chemotherapy and Cutaneous Drug Reactions
Chemotherapy can cause skin side effects that affect patients' lives, but they can be managed to avoid interrupting cancer treatment.
research Lrig1-expressing epidermal progenitors require SCD1 to maintain the dermal papilla niche
Hair growth-related cells need the enzyme SCD1 to help maintain the area that supports hair growth.
research The causes of age-related alopecia from the point of view of modern morphology
Age-related hair loss is linked to changes in blood vessels, stem cells, and aging cells, and understanding these can help keep hair healthy as we age.
research Uses, Abundance Perception and Potential Geographical Distribution of Smilax Aristolochiifolia Mill (SMILACACEAE) on the Totonacapan Region of Puebla, Mexico
Smilax aristolochiifolia is less abundant due to environmental changes, but still used in traditional medicine.
research 557 A peptide derivative with known anti-wrinkle properties was identified as potent dipeptiylpeptidase-4 inhibitor
A peptide known for reducing wrinkles also effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to skin inflammation and acne.
research Telogen effluvium, Beau lines, and acral peeling associated with COVID-19 infection
A woman had hair loss, nail changes, and skin peeling after a COVID-19 infection, which got better on their own.
research Volume 1982, No. 4 February 26, 1982
Some medications caused temporary health issues that improved after stopping the drugs, but two patients died from liver problems linked to carbamazepine.
research Expression of mRNA for androgen receptor, 5alpha-reductase and 17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase in human dermal papilla cells
Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New steroidal compounds could be effective for treating conditions related to 5α-reductase enzyme activity.
research AKR1D1 regulates glucocorticoid availability and glucocorticoid receptor activation in human hepatoma cells
AKR1D1 controls glucocorticoid levels and receptor activity in liver cells.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors, Chemical and Clinical Models
Researchers developed a model to predict how well certain compounds can block an enzyme related to hair loss and prostate issues, suggesting a 50 mg dose of finasteride might be effective based on lab and body data.
research Saturable Binding of Finasteride to Steroid 5α-reductase as Determinant of Nonlinear Pharmacokinetics
Finasteride's effect on hair loss and prostate enlargement depends on its binding to an enzyme, with maximum impact at 0.2 mg dose.
research Comprehensive clinical management of hirsutism
New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.
research Adverse events associated with vismodegib: insights from a real-world pharmacovigilance study using the FAERS database
Vismodegib can cause muscle spasms, taste changes, hair loss, fatigue, weight loss, and possibly new issues like skin cancer, dehydration, and swallowing problems, needing close monitoring.