research Novel inhibitors of 5α-reductase
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research Endocrinology & Metabolism News, August 2005
Finasteride causes temporary cell death in BPH tissues.
research Preparation of novel polymeric microspheres for controlled release of finasteride
PPCM microspheres allow controlled finasteride release over 24 hours.
research Distinct Developmental Functions of Prostasin (CAP1/PRSS8) Zymogen and Activated Prostasin
Prostasin has two roles in skin: one for normal skin development without needing activation, and another for proper hair growth that requires activation.
research 5α-Reductases In Human Physiology: an Unfolding Story
We need to learn more about 5α-reductases and neuroactive steroids to safely make drugs targeting these enzymes.
research Synthesis and Evaluation of 2‘-Substituted 4-(4‘-Carboxy- or 4‘-carboxymethylbenzylidene)-N-acylpiperidines: Highly Potent and in Vivo Active Steroid 5α-Reductase Type 2 Inhibitors
Compounds 15, 20, and 25 are strong inhibitors of human steroid 5α-reductase type 2.
research Induction of ornithine decarboxylase in specific subpopulations of murine epidermal cells following multiple exposures to 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate, mezerein and ethyl phenylpropriolate
TPA strongly increases ODC activity in certain skin cells, potentially aiding tumor growth.
research Simultaneous Typing of Erythrocyte Acid Phosphatase, Adenylate Kinase and Adenosine Deaminase in Human Hair Root Sheaths
Hair root sheaths can be used to accurately analyze genetic markers.
research Influence of phosphorus on morphology and physiology of freshwater Chaetophora, Draparnaldia and Stigeoclonium (Chaetophorales, Chlorophyta)
Phosphorus limitation causes significant hair growth in certain algae.
research Alkaline Phosphatase in Alopecia Areata
Alkaline phosphatase activity decreases in early alopecia areata.
research Erasing the methyl mark: histone demethylases at the center of cellular differentiation and disease
Histone demethylases can change gene expression and may be linked to diseases like cancer.
research Phospholipase C 1 is required for skin stem cell lineage commitment
Phospholipase Cδ1 is crucial for normal skin and hair development.
research The Expression of P-Responsive Genes is Related to Root Hair Growth
Certain genes may promote longer root hairs in plants when phosphorus is low.
research Plakophilin 1 suppresses keratinocyte innate immune responses through DExD/H helicases
Plakophilin 1 helps control skin cell immune responses to prevent excessive inflammation.
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 Pre-receptor regulation of the androgen receptor
Two enzymes regulate androgen receptor activity, affecting treatments for androgen insufficiency and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Repurposing Finasteride as a quorum sensing inhibitor in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Finasteride may help treat Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections by reducing its harmful activities.
research Deimination in epidermal barrier and hair formation
Enzymes that change arginine to citrulline are important for skin barrier and hair formation, and their malfunction can lead to skin conditions and hair disorders.
research Inhibition of the development of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma in protein kinase C epsilon transgenic mice by alpha-difluoromethylornithine accompanied by marked hair follicle degeneration and hair loss.
Alpha-difluoromethylornithine prevents cancer in mice but causes hair loss.
research Mechanisms of Disease: selective inhibition of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 as a novel treatment for the metabolic syndrome
Blocking the enzyme 11β-HSD1 might help treat obesity and metabolic issues.
research 258 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 inhibition attenuates the adverse effects of glucocorticoids on dermal papilla cells
Blocking a specific enzyme can reduce the negative impact of stress hormones on hair growth cells.
research Glycogen Phosphorylase Inhibitor Promotes Hair Growth via Protecting from Oxidative-Stress and Regulating Glycogen Breakdown in Human Hair follicles
A new compound, HTPI, promotes hair growth by protecting cells from damage and regulating energy use.
research Trimodal Mini‐Invasive Therapy for Stable‐Phase Peyronie's Disease: A Two‐Center Real‐Life Prospective Pilot Study
PRP injections are safe but don't significantly improve Peyronie's Disease.
research Expression of mineralized tissue associated proteins: Dentin sialoprotein and phosphophoryn in rodent hair follicles
Dentin sialoprotein and phosphophoryn are present in rodent hair follicles and may help hair growth and development.
research Human type 3 5α-reductase is expressed in peripheral tissues at higher levels than types 1 and 2 and its activity is potently inhibited by finasteride and dutasteride
Type 3 5α-reductase is more common and finasteride and dutasteride strongly inhibit it.
research The physiological and pharmacological roles of prostaglandins in hair growth
Targeting the PGD2-DP2 pathway may help treat hair loss.
research Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors-mediated diabetic wound healing regulates endothelial cells’ mitochondrial function via sonic hedgehog signaling
PPAR activation can improve diabetic wound healing by enhancing blood vessel function.
research Epidermal differentiation: The role of proteases and their inhibitors
Balanced protease activity is crucial for healthy skin and hair development.
research Determination of rat 5α-reductase type 1 isozyme activity and its inhibition by novel steroidal oxazolines
New steroidal compounds moderately block an enzyme related to testosterone conversion, less effectively than finasteride.
research Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1
Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1 can help treat DHT-related disorders.