research Protoporphyrin IX: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Protoporphyrin IX is useful in cancer treatment but can cause health problems if not properly regulated.
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210-240 / 1000+ results research Novel de novo pathogenic variant in the ODC1 gene in a girl with developmental delay, alopecia, and dysmorphic features
A new genetic mutation in the ODC1 gene causes developmental delay and other symptoms in a young girl.
research 461 Identification of a Novel Pathogenic XPC:c.2420+1G>C Variant in a Patient with Xeroderma Pigmentosum
A new genetic mutation causing Xeroderma Pigmentosum was found in an 8-year-old girl, affecting her DNA repair.
research 5α-reductase activity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Women with PCOS have higher 5α-reductase activity, which may be linked to insulin resistance.
research Comment: GENETIC ANALYSIS OF 5 α REDUCTASE TYPE II ENZYME IN RELATION TO OXIDATIVE STRESS IN CASES OF ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA IN A SAMPLE OF EGYPTIAN POPULATION
research Regeneration of Pd/C finasteride synthesis catalyst by extraction-oxidation
The process effectively regenerates the Pd/C catalyst for finasteride synthesis.
research ACOD1 deficiency promotes DDX1 methylation–mediated mitochondrial dysfunction and dermal papilla cell senescence in androgenetic alopecia
ACOD1 deficiency worsens hair loss by causing cell aging and mitochondrial problems, but 4-OI may help.
research 66-Year-Old Woman With Painless Vesicular Lesions
A 66-year-old woman with skin lesions and other symptoms improved after treatment for porphyria cutanea tarda.
research P-18 THREE BODY PROBLEM PATIENT: EHLER DANLOS SYNDROME COMBINED WITH HYPOPHOSPHATASIA AND FATTY ACID OXIDATION DEFECT
Enzyme replacement therapy may help alleviate symptoms in complex cases like this.
research Evaluation of Paraoxonase 1 Serum Level in Male Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
Men with male pattern baldness have lower levels of the antioxidant PON1.
research Serum paroxonase 1 level may be an indicator and predictor of the severity of androgenetic alopecia
Low PON1 levels may indicate and predict the severity of hair loss.
research 5 Alpha - Reductase and Metabolic Syndrome in PCOS Patients
A higher testosterone/dihydrotestosterone ratio in PCOS patients may indicate worse metabolic health.
research Disorders in Male Sexual Differentiation Due to 5α-Reductase-2 Deficiency
5α-reductase-2 deficiency causes ambiguous genitalia at birth and affects male sexual development, but individuals often develop male characteristics at puberty.
research Fast Motions in 5 Alpha Reductase and Its Impact on Enzyme Kinetics
Efficient enzyme function relies on specific residue interactions and structural coordination.
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 Investigation of oxidative stress in patients with alopecia areata and its relationship with disease severity, duration, recurrence and pattern
Oxidative stress may play a role in causing alopecia areata.
research The role of reactive oxygen species in the pathogenesis of alopecia areata: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Oxidative stress contributes to alopecia areata, suggesting antioxidant treatments might help.
research The effect of spironolactone on genital skin 5α-reductase activity
Spironolactone reduces the enzyme activity that converts testosterone to DHT, helping treat excessive hair growth in women.
research Herbal Shampoo Formulations Enriched with Phytoconstituents as Effective Alternatives to Ketoconazole: Comparative Physicochemical and Antifungal Evaluation Against Malassezia furfur
Herbal shampoos with natural ingredients are a safe and effective alternative to ketoconazole for treating seborrheic dermatitis.
research Structure of human type II 5 alpha-reductase gene.
The human type II 5α-reductase gene, linked to certain male health conditions, has a specific structure and low similarity to other related genes.
research 5-Alpha reductase deficiency
5-alpha reductase deficiency leads to male sexual development issues and treatments like finasteride help with prostate enlargement and hair loss.
research Familial and Sporadic Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
Most patients with Porphyria Cutanea Tarda had skin blisters and were often affected by hepatitis C and alcohol abuse, with differences between familial and sporadic cases.
research Novel insights into the pathways regulating the canine hair cycle and their deregulation in alopecia X
The study concluded that similar pathways regulate hair growth in dogs and mice, and these pathways are disrupted in dogs with Alopecia X, affecting stem cells and hormone metabolism.
research Examination of Fluconazole-Induced Alopecia in an Animal Model and Human Cohort
Fluconazole can cause hair loss, but the exact cause is unknown.
research S3507 GI Bleed Leading to Discovery of Hereditary Hemochromatosis
Early diagnosis and treatment of hereditary hemochromatosis can prevent serious complications.
research Characterization of Recombinant Human Liver Thermolabile Phenol Sulfotransferase with Minoxidil as the Substrate
Both enzyme forms can sulfate minoxidil.
research Role of Oxidative Stress in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Oxidative stress contributes to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research Generating Disulfides in Multicellular Organisms: Emerging Roles for a New Flavoprotein Family
QSOX enzymes help form protein bonds in cells, especially in tissues with high secretory activity.
research Correction of ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency in spf‐ash mice by introduction of rat OTC gene
Introducing the rat OTC gene partially corrected OTC deficiency in mice.
research MALE PSEUDOHERMAPHRODITISM DUE TO 17β-HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASE DEFICIENCY: STUDIES ON THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE DEFECT AND EFFECT OF ANDROGENS ON GENDER ROLE
Masculinization in affected individuals occurs gradually after puberty due to hormone changes.