research A Concept on The Development of The DRDE Series of Compounds for Skin Diseases Using In-Silico ADME And Drug-Likeness Analysis
DRDE-07 shows promise for treating skin diseases due to its favorable properties.
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330-360 / 1000+ results research Drug–Drug Coamorphous System of Tadalafil and Finasteride for Enhanced Pharmaceutical Performance
Combining tadalafil and finasteride improves their solubility and effectiveness.
research Reduced metabolites mediate neuroprotective effects of progesterone in the adult rat hippocampus. The synthetic progestin medroxyprogesterone acetate (Provera) is not neuroprotective
Progesterone protects brain cells, but Provera does not.
research Recent Progress in Prostaglandin F 2a Ethanolamide (Prostamide F2a) Research and Therapeutics
Bimatoprost treats glaucoma and promotes hair growth, with potential for more medical uses.
research New product intros (finasteride/tadalafil (new combination); sutimlimab; human SARS-CoV-2 recombinant nanoparticle vaccine, adjuvanted with AS03; bupropion hydrochloride/dextromethorphan hydrobromide (new combination))
research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications July–September 2025
New drug uses show promise but need more research.
research Discovery of novel 5α-reductase type II inhibitors by pharmacophore modelling, virtual screening, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations
A new compound may treat benign prostatic hyperplasia better than finasteride.
research Preliminary pharmacokinetics and metabolism of novel non-steroidal antiandrogens in the rat: Relation of their systemic activity to the formation of a common metabolite
Two non-steroidal antiandrogens, RU 58841 and RU 56187, form a common metabolite at different rates, which may influence their effects; RU 56187 could be used for prostate cancer treatment and RU 58841 for acne treatment.
research The antiandrogen cyproterone acetate: discovery, chemistry, basic pharmacology, clinical use and tool in basic research*
research Mixing the Old with the New: Drug Repurposing for Immune Deficiency in the Era of Precision Medicine and Pediatric Genomics
Using old drugs for new uses can help treat rare immune deficiencies.
research Drug Repositioning: New Opportunities for Older Drugs
Finding new uses for existing drugs is promising and can lead to safer, more effective medicines.
research ς1Receptor-Related Neuroactive Steroids Modulate Cocaine-Induced Reward
Neuroactive steroids affect cocaine's rewarding effects through the ς1 receptor.
research The steroidogenic inhibitor finasteride reverses pramipexole-induced alterations in probability discounting
Finasteride may help reduce impulsivity caused by pramipexole.
research New approach to 3-oxo-4-aza-5α-androst-1-ene-17β-(--butylcarboxamide)
A new method was developed to make finasteride for treating hair loss.
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 Advancements in Drug Repurposing: Examples in Psychiatric Medications
Old psychiatric drugs are increasingly being used for new purposes, and technologies like SmartCube® help create new drugs.
research Synthesis of novel andostane-N-cyclohexyl-17-carboxamides, and their effect on the 5α-reductase isoform 2, the androgen receptor, and androgen-dependent glands
New compounds were made and tested, with compound 6 showing potential for treating prostate-related diseases.
research Finasteride < Rec INN; BAN; USAN >
research Why Do Promising Therapies Stall in Development and How Can We Move Them Forward?
Most drugs fail to reach the market, but understanding their properties and using strategies like early toxicity tests and drug repurposing can help advance their development.
research Anticonvulsant Activity of Progesterone and Neurosteroids in Progesterone Receptor Knockout Mice
Progesterone's seizure-reducing effects are mainly due to allopregnanolone, not progesterone receptors.
research Spotlight Commentary: Importance of dose redefining in the process of drug repurposing
Redefining drug dosages is crucial when repurposing them for new uses.
research Triggering of drug release of particles in hair follicles
New method uses hair follicles to deliver drugs deep into the skin.
research Selective Sensing of Darolutamide and Thalidomide in Pharmaceutical Preparations and in Spiked Biofluids
A new, efficient method has been developed to detect darolutamide and thalidomide, drugs used for certain hair loss and prostate cancer treatments, in pharmaceuticals and body fluids.
research 12-Chloracetyl-PPD, a novel dammarane derivative, shows anti-cancer activity via delay the progression of cell cycle G2/M phase and reactive oxygen species-mediate cell apoptosis
A new compound slows cancer cell growth and causes cell death by blocking cell cycle progression and increasing cell-damaging molecules.
research A new method for synthesis of finasteride
A new, safer method to make finasteride from progesterone is effective for industrial use.
research Synthesis of 5α-Reductase Special inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride is made through a series of chemical reactions starting from a specific intermediate compound.
research An in-depth study of DOPE:DOPC liposomes to maximize targeted drug delivery to cancer-associated cells
DOPE:DOPC liposomes can improve targeted cancer drug delivery, reducing side effects and increasing effectiveness.
research Physiopathological role of the enzymatic complex 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase in the generation of progesterone and testosterone neuroactive metabolites
The enzymes 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase help create brain-active substances from progesterone and testosterone, which could be used for treatment, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
research Solubilization and Solid‐State Characterization of a Poorly Soluble 5‐α Reductase Inhibitor
GI197111X is best dissolved in Capmul MCM for trials.
research Poster abstract: Novel dissolving microarray patches for intradermal delivery of finasteride
Researchers developed a new skin patch that delivers more finasteride into the skin, potentially improving treatment for hair loss and prostate issues.