research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications July–September 2025
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research Design and synthesis of novel androgen receptor antagonists with sterically bulky icosahedral carboranes
New compounds with carborane showed anti-androgen effects similar to flutamide.
research Retiform Purpura Caused by the Use of Cocaine, That Was Probably Adulterated with Levamisole
Cocaine possibly mixed with levamisole caused a woman's skin condition and blood issues, which improved with treatment.
research Therapeutic Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma Improves Bladder Overactivity in the Pathogenesis of Ketamine-Induced Ulcerative Cystitis in a Rat Model
Platelet-rich plasma improves bladder function and reduces overactivity in ketamine-induced bladder issues.
research The first clinical experience on efficacy of topical flutamide on melasma compared with topical hydroquinone: a randomized clinical trial
Topical flutamide works as well as hydroquinone for melasma but needs more safety checks.
research Rationale and Design of a Novel, Phase 3, External and Synthetic Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial of Ritlecitinib 50 mg and 100 mg for Alopecia Areata
research PHARMACOLOGICAL BASIS FOR CLINICAL USE OF ANTIANDROGENS
Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.
research Alternative synthesis of the anti-baldness compound RU58841
A new, less toxic and more efficient method to create the anti-baldness compound RU58841 was developed in 2014.
research Evaluation of RU58841 as an Anti-Androgen in Prostate PC3 Cells and a Topical Anti-Alopecia Agent in the Bald Scalp of Stumptailed Macaques
RU58841, a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, showed potential as a topical treatment for hair loss, increasing hair density, thickness, and length without systemic side effects in Stumptailed Macaques.
research Iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency Due to an Interaction Between Fluticasone and Ritonavir
A woman developed Cushing syndrome and adrenal insufficiency from using fluticasone and ritonavir together.
research A phase I study of MK-5108, an oral aurora A kinase inhibitor, in both monotherapy and in combination with docetaxel in patients with advanced solid tumors.
MK-5108 is safe and shows potential against tumors, especially alone.
research 5-Bromo-2′-deoxyuridine induced effluvium via p53-mediated CD326-positive keratinocyte apoptosis in C57BL/6 mice
A chemical called 5-Bromo-2′-deoxyuridine caused rapid hair loss in mice by killing certain skin cells through a specific cell death pathway.
research 471 Senolytic Potential of Fisetin and ABT Compounds in Dermal Fibroblasts
research Dutasteride/finasteride
research Refractory/relapse thrombocytopenia in a patient with Evans' syndrome successfully treated with zanubrutinib
A girl with Evans' syndrome had her low platelet count successfully treated with zanubrutinib.
research Advances in nucleoside monophosphate prodrugs as anti-HCV agents
New treatments for Hepatitis C show promise but need more research to confirm their safety and effectiveness for clinical use.
research Plerixafor Biases CXCR4 Signaling Through β-Arrestin to Promote Melanogenesis via β-Catenin–MITF Activation
Plerixafor may help treat pigmentation disorders by promoting skin repigmentation.
research Bicalutamide: A review
Bicalutamide may help treat female pattern hair loss.
research Modification of hair dysplasia curve by radioprotectors containg sulfur as a function of the x-ray dose.
Sulfur-containing radioprotectors can protect hair from X-ray damage if given before exposure but worsen damage if given after.
research Pityriasis rubra pilaris unveiling a case of a new onset hepatitis C infection
A woman with a skin disorder was found to have hepatitis C, which may be linked, and was safely treated with methotrexate.
research 420 Severe thiopurine-induced myelotoxicity and hair loss in Japanese patients with NUDT15 gene variant: A retrospective case-control study
Screening for the NUDT15 gene variant can prevent severe side effects from thiopurine drugs in East-Asian people.
research A rapid, simple, liquid chromatographic-electrospray ionization, ion trap mass spectrometry method for the determination of finasteride in human plasma and its application to pharmacokinetic study.
A new method accurately measures finasteride levels in human plasma.
research Cepharanthine Suppresses Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 Replication Through the Downregulation of the PI3K/Akt and p38 MAPK Signaling Pathways
Cepharanthine effectively reduces Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 by blocking certain cell pathways and promoting cell death.
research 41701 Efficacy of the Oral JAK1/JAK2 Inhibitor CTP-543 (Deuruxolitinib) in Adult Patients with Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata: Results from the Multinational Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled THRIVE-AA1 Phase 3 Trial
CTP-543 effectively promotes hair regrowth in adults with moderate to severe alopecia areata.
research Self-assembled polymeric nanocarriers for the targeted delivery of retinoic acid to the hair follicle
The new micelle formulation delivers acne treatment more effectively and safely than current gels.
research Table of Contents
Second-generation antipsychotics offer no significant benefit over first-generation ones for schizophrenia.
research In Silico Screening of DrugBank Compounds as Potential Inhibitors for Human Steroid 5α-Reductase 2 for Androgen-Related Diseases
Stiripentol shows promise as a potential treatment for androgen-related diseases but needs more testing.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibition Prevents the Luteal Phase Increase in Plasma Allopregnanolone Levels and Mitigates Symptoms in Women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
High-dose dutasteride reduces PMDD symptoms by stabilizing neurosteroid levels.
research P.1.g.019 RY-023, an inverse agonist at alpha5 GABAA receptors: the influence on spatial memory and spontaneous locomotor activity
RY-023, a specific drug, can improve early stage memory learning without affecting general activity in rats, but it's less effective for later learning stages and doesn't impact memory recall.
research The leaves of Crataeva nurvala Buch-Ham. modulate locomotor and anxiety behaviors possibly through GABAergic system
Crataeva nurvala leaves may help reduce anxiety and improve sleep.