research 5α-Reduced glucocorticoids: a story of natural selection
Natural 5α-reduced glucocorticoids might be anti-inflammatory with fewer side effects than current options.
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research Androgenetic alopecia: a review
Male pattern baldness involves genetics, hormones, and needs better treatments.
research Finasteride Blocks the Reduction in Ictal Activity Produced by Exogenous Estrous Cyclicity
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 Exploring the neural mechanisms of finasteride: a proteomic analysis in the nucleus accumbens
Finasteride affects brain processes related to neurotransmission and metabolism, potentially helping with neuropsychiatric conditions.
research Innervated Biomaterials for Improved Cutaneous Wound Healing: A Review of Recent Advancements and Future Prospects
New biomaterials can improve wound healing by promoting nerve and tissue regeneration.
research The Influence of Finasteride on Mean and Relative Spectral Density of EEG Bands in Rat Model of Thioacetamide-Induced Hepatic Encephalopathy
Finasteride may protect brain and improve behavior in rats with liver failure.
research Cytoprotective effects of paeoniflorin are associated with translocator protein 18 kDa
Paeoniflorin protects brain cells by involving a specific protein and neurosteroids.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome – When will we Get the Courage to Fight the Dictating Pharma Industry – Despite Awareness of “Sexual, Neurological and Metabolic Side Effects in Young Men for Over a Decade”
Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.
research Three-Dimensional Proteome-Wide Scale Screening for the 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Identification of a Novel Off-Target
Finasteride may affect PNMT, causing side effects.
research TSPO activation modulates the effects of high pressure in a rat ex vivo glaucoma model
Activating TSPO helps protect the retina from damage caused by high eye pressure in glaucoma.
research The Steroidogenesis Inhibitor Finasteride Reduces the Response to Both Stressful and Rewarding Stimuli
Finasteride reduces response to stress and rewards, affecting behavior and mental health.
research Role of neurosteroids in ischemic postconditioning-induced attenuation of cerebral ischemia-evoked neuronal injury and behavioral deficits in mice
Neurosteroids help protect the brain and improve behavior after a stroke in mice.
research HDAC6-dependent deacetylation of NGF dictates its ubiquitination and maintains primordial follicle dormancy
HDAC6 helps keep ovarian follicles dormant, extending female fertility.
research In silico prediction of prostaglandin D2 synthase inhibitors from herbal constituents for the treatment of hair loss
Herbal compounds like ricinoleic acid, quercetin-3-O-rutinoside, and hinokiflavone may be safe and effective for treating hair loss.
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 Roles of steroid sulfatase in brain and other tissues
Steroid sulfatase is important for activating hormones that affect memory, brain function, and certain diseases, and could be a target for treating hormone-related disorders.
research Dihydrotestosterone Induces Proliferation, Migration, and Invasion of Human Glioblastoma Cell Lines
Dihydrotestosterone increases growth and spread of human brain cancer cells, and blocking its formation might help treat this cancer.
research Impeding Glial Scarring Hyperplasia and Activating Axon Neogenesis via Immunomodulatory Microneedle Patch for Spinal Cord Repair
A new microneedle patch helps repair spinal cord injuries by reducing scarring and promoting nerve growth.
research Relationships between cerebrospinal fluid GABAergic neurosteroid levels and symptom severity in men with PTSD
Lower levels of certain brain chemicals are linked to worse PTSD symptoms in men.
research Finasteride inhibits the disease-modifying activity of progesterone in the hippocampus kindling model of epileptogenesis
Finasteride worsens seizures in epilepsy rats and speeds up epileptogenesis in mice.
research Finasteride improves motor, EEG, and cellular changes in rat brain in thioacetamide-induced hepatic encephalopathy
Finasteride helps brain function in rats with liver-related brain issues.
research Does Propecia Cause More Harms than Good: Assessing Reproductive and Non-Reproductive Effects of Finasteride on Male Health
Finasteride treats hair loss but may cause low libido, erectile issues, and depression.
research Persistent Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride: Could They Be Permanent?
Finasteride may cause long-lasting sexual side effects.
research Pregnenolone for the treatment of L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia in Parkinson's disease
Pregnenolone might help manage movement issues caused by Parkinson's disease treatment without reducing the medicine's effectiveness.
research Therapeutic potential of extracellular vesicles derived from Platycladus Orientalis leaf in treating anxiety, depression, and insomnia
Platycladus Orientalis leaf vesicles may help treat anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
research Allopregnanolone Alters the Gene Expression Profile of Human Glioblastoma Cells
Allopregnanolone changes gene expression in glioblastoma cells.
research Is Dutasteride a Therapeutic Alternative for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
Dutasteride, usually used for prostate issues and hair loss, could potentially treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) due to its neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, but more testing is needed.
research Direct Reprograming of Mouse Fibroblasts into Dermal Papilla Cells via Small Molecules
Scientists turned mouse skin cells into hair-inducing cells using chemicals, which could help treat hair loss.
research Combination of Transcriptomics and Proteomics Reveals Differentially Expressed Genes and Proteins in the Skin of EDAR Gene-Targeted and Wildtype Cashmere Goats
Deleting the EDAR gene in Cashmere goats affects genes and proteins related to hair growth.