research Host-directed FDA-approved drugs with antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 identified by hierarchical in silico/in vitro screening methods
Five FDA-approved drugs may help block COVID-19 virus entry.
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research Development of Novel Indole-Based Bifunctional Aldose Reductase Inhibitors/Antioxidants as Promising Drugs for the Treatment of Diabetic Complications
New indole-based compounds, particularly cemtirestat, show promise as dual-function drugs for diabetic complications.
research Evaluation of Therapeutic Potential of a Selective 5α-reductase Inhibitor against Glioblastoma: Molecular Docking and In Vitro Insights
research 5alpha-reductase inhibitors dampen L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia via normalization of dopamine D1-receptor signaling pathway and D1-D3 receptor interaction
Finasteride and dutasteride reduce unwanted movements from Parkinson's disease treatment by normalizing certain brain signals.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors, Chemical and Clinical Models
Researchers developed a model to predict how well certain compounds can block an enzyme related to hair loss and prostate issues, suggesting a 50 mg dose of finasteride might be effective based on lab and body data.
research Novel azaandrostane derivatives for the synthesis of 17β‐(N‐tert‐butyl carbamoyl)‐4‐aza‐5α‐androst‐1‐ene‐3‐one
A new method to make finasteride for hair loss treatment was developed.
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 2,5-Diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane in medicinal chemistry: a treasure trove of therapeutic opportunities
2,5-DBH shows promise for improving drugs in cancer, brain disorders, and infections.
research Evaluating cepharanthine analogues as natural drugs against SARS-CoV-2
Cepharanthine and tetrandrine show promise as COVID-19 drugs.
research Targeting telomeric RNA quadruplexes with natural metabolites to prevent cancer
research Molecular interactions of progesterone derivatives with 5α-reductase types 1 and 2 and androgen receptors
Certain progesterone derivatives can inhibit enzymes and reduce androgenic activity, potentially affecting prostate growth.
research Inhibition of 17α-hydroxylase/C17,20 lyase reduces gating deficits consequent to dopaminergic activation
Blocking CYP17A1 enzyme may help improve certain brain function issues related to dopamine.
research Computational Evaluation of Dibenzo Compounds as Potential Dual Inhibitors of Androgen Receptor and 5α-Reductase
Some dibenzo compounds might help treat cancer with fewer side effects.
research Peptide-Based PROTACs: Transitioning from Static Paradigm to a Dynamic Landscape within Targeted Protein Degradation
Peptide-based PROTACs show promise in targeting hard-to-treat proteins, especially for cancer therapy.
research De novo designed bifunctional proteins for targeted protein degradation
Newly designed proteins can effectively degrade specific proteins in cells, offering a promising alternative for targeted protein degradation.
research Network-Based Approaches Reveal Potential Therapeutic Targets for Host-Directed Antileishmanial Therapy Driving Drug Repurposing
Researchers identified five new potential targets for leishmaniasis treatment, suggesting repurposing existing drugs could be effective.
research Benzothiazepines, diltiazem and JTV-519, exert an anxiolytic-like effect via neurosteroid biosynthesis in mice
Benzothiazepines like diltiazem reduce anxiety in mice by making neurosteroids.
research Synthesis and biological evaluation of esters of 16-formyl-17-methoxy-dehydroepiandrosterone derivatives as inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 2
Certain derivatives are more effective 5α-reductase type 2 inhibitors than finasteride.
research Screening of Tyrosinase, Xanthine Oxidase, and α-Glucosidase Inhibitors from Polygoni Cuspidati Rhizoma et Radix by Ultrafiltration and HPLC Analysis
Polygoni Cuspidati Rhizoma et Radix contains compounds that inhibit certain enzymes.
research ChemInform Abstract: Discovery of a Novel Hybrid from Finasteride and Epristeride as 5α‐Reductase Inhibitor.
A new compound may effectively inhibit the enzyme linked to BPH and hair loss.
research Quintaquinone, a Merosesquiterpene from the Yellow Sponge Verongula cf. rigida Esper
A new compound from a sponge strongly inhibits an enzyme linked to male-pattern hair loss without being toxic at low levels.
research Dual inhibitors of urease and carbonic anhydrase-II from Iris species
Some natural compounds from Iris plants can block enzymes related to certain disorders, with a few affecting both targeted enzymes.
research Circumventing Mukaiyama oxidation: selective S–O bond formation via sulfenamide–alcohol coupling
A new, efficient method creates sulfinimidate esters from sulfenamides and alcohols without metals.
research Kinetic analysis of LY320236: competitive inhibitor of type I and non-competitive inhibitor of type II human steroid 5α-reductase
LY320236 is a strong blocker of two enzymes that change testosterone into dihydrotestosterone and might help treat conditions related to male hormones.
research Nonsteroidal inhibitors of human type I steroid 5-.alpha.-reductase
New compounds called benzoquinolinones may treat conditions linked to excess DHT.
research In vivo and in vitro effect of novel 4,16-pregnadiene-6,20-dione derivatives, as 5α-reductase inhibitors
The new compounds may be more effective and cheaper than current treatments for conditions like baldness.
research Discovery of clinically approved drugs capable of inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 in vitro infection using a phenotypic screening strategy and network-analysis to predict their potential to treat covid-19
Four drugs were found that could potentially treat COVID-19 by inhibiting the virus in lab tests.
research New Nonsteroidal Molecules as Blockers of the Steroidogenic Pathway
New nonsteroidal molecules can potentially increase dihydrotestosterone in neurons by blocking certain enzymes, without affecting prostate and seminal vesicle weight.
research Novel inhibitors of 5α-reductase
New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.
research Study the Structure and Dynamics of Antifungal Agent Ketoconazole by CSA and Site-Specific Spin-Lattice Relaxation Time Measurements
Ketoconazole's structure and dynamics are linked, aiding antifungal drug development.