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May 2013 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.
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December 2016 in “Revista Medica De Chile” Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction, sperm changes, and affect bone density and metabolism.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Molecular Medicine” Stress increases certain chemicals in the skin and nerves, which might worsen skin conditions.
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September 2021 in “Journal of molecular endocrinology” ERβ has potential in treating prostate cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, but human studies are needed before clinical use.
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May 2014 in “BioEssays” Using neurohormones to control keratin can lead to new skin disease treatments.
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June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Human dermal fibroblast proteins help restore nerves during healing.
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November 2017 in “Experimental physiology” Breathing in newborn rats is affected differently by hormones based on their sex.
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January 2005 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” New steroids were effective in blocking male hormone receptors in hamster prostates.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain substances can help skin cells become anti-inflammatory, aiding in tissue repair.
January 2010 in “Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Nanjing” Progesterone helps adult male mice's brain cells survive and improves learning and memory.
August 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” Neurotrophins are important for hair growth and response to stress.
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February 1954 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Steroid hormones can help treat aging issues and improve health in elderly people.
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February 1999 in “PubMed” Finasteride, a drug, can block the seizure-preventing effects of a hormone called progesterone in mice.
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November 2005 in “Epilepsia” Deoxycorticosterone and its metabolites help prevent seizures by interacting with specific receptors.
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April 2006 in “Hormone and metabolic research” Steroid-binding globulins have important roles beyond just transporting steroids.
April 1992 in “Current opinion in therapeutic patents” New steroids were patented as effective for treating acne, hair loss, and other conditions related to hormones.
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January 2016 in “Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience” Chronic ethanol increases certain brain receptor levels, influenced by steroids and protein changes.
November 2014 in “Clinical Neurophysiology” High doses of progesterone can reduce seizures in mice.
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Steroids, particularly estrogens and 5α-reductase inhibitors, affect blood vessel-related hair growth processes in hair follicle cells.
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May 2009 in “Hippocampus” Progesterone helps adult male mice grow more neurons and improves memory.
June 2014 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” Progesterone and its metabolites can prevent seizures without major side effects.
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February 2009 in “Drug Development Research” 17α-estradiol is a safe estrogen that might protect the brain and doesn't cause feminization, needing more research for treating brain diseases.
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December 2004 in “Neuropharmacology” Progesterone reduces anxiety without needing progesterone receptors.
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November 2018 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” August 2025 in “Al-Salam Journal for Medical Science” Steroid hormones are vital for body functions and disease management.
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November 2009 in “European Journal of Neuroscience” Progesterone and allopregnanolone increase glycine release in rat brain cells.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Testosterone, progesterone, and levonorgestrel change enzyme levels related to fat production in hamster skin, which could affect skin oil and acne.
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May 2024 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Fetal ovaries produce different hormones than adult ovaries, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals may affect this process.