research Isotope Dilution-Based Targeted and Nontargeted Carbonyl Neurosteroid/Steroid Profiling
Researchers created a new method to measure brain steroids, finding higher levels of certain steroids and changes due to a drug.
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research Counterfeit Medicines in Socioeconomic Perspective
Counterfeit medicines are most common in developing countries and vary with a country's level of development.
research Natural Product-Inspired Bis(trifluoromethyl) Phenyl Hydroxycinnamate Derivatives as Promising Nonsteroidal Inhibitors of Human Steroid 5α-Reductase Type-1: Synthesis, In Vitro, and In Silico Studies
New compounds show promise as nonsteroidal treatments for hair loss.
research Pharmacokinetic parameters and mechanisms of inhibition of rat type 1 and 2 steroid 5α-reductases: determinants for different in vivo activities of GI198745 and finasteride in the rat 3 3Abbreviations: r5AR1, rat 5α-reductase 1; r5AR2, rat 5α-reductase 2; and DHT, dihydrotestosterone.
GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.
research Peer Review #2 of "Computational drug repositioning based on side-effects mined from social media (v0.1)"
Reviewers suggested the study on finding new drug uses through social media side-effects needs better methods and clearer limitations.
research Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and in silico Studies of Novel 5α-aza-Bhomo-3,5-secosteroids as Potential 5-reductase Inhibitors
research Effect of flutamide and two novel synthetic steroids on GABA, glutamine and some oxidative stress markers in rat brain and prostate
Flutamide and a new synthetic steroid affected brain and prostate chemicals and showed potential for treating androgen-related conditions and epilepsy.
research Novel drugs of United States Food and Drug Administration approved in 2024
In 2024, the FDA approved 50 new drugs, including treatments for hair loss, anemia, high blood pressure, and Alzheimer's.
research Catamenial-like seizure exacerbation in mice with targeted ablation of extrasynaptic δGABA-a receptors in the brain
Removing certain brain receptors in mice worsens seizure severity and response to treatment during hormone withdrawal.
research A Review of the Characteristics of Clinical Trials and Potential Medications for Alcohol Dependence: Data Analysis from ClinicalTrials.gov
No medications for alcohol dependence have been approved for marketing yet.
research Effects of Nitrendipine (BAY e 5009), Nifedipine, Verapamil, Phentolamine, Papaverine, and Minoxidil on Contractions of Isolated Rabbit Aortic Smooth Muscle
Nitrendipine and nifedipine effectively block muscle contractions, while papaverine relaxes them and minoxidil needs high amounts to work.
research Peer Review #1 of "Computational drug repositioning based on side-effects mined from social media (v0.1)"
Reviewers criticized the study for its assumptions, social media data collection issues, and lack of comparison to existing methods.
research New Progesterone Esters as 5.ALPHA.-Reductase Inhibitors.
Some new progesterone derivatives are better at blocking testosterone conversion than a common drug.
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 Hair analysis for veterinary drug monitoring in livestock production
Hair analysis is promising for detecting drug misuse in livestock.
research Comparison of artificial sebum with human and hamster sebum samples
Artificial sebum L closely mimics human sebum for drug delivery research.
research A computer‐aided drug repurposing: the antibacterial agents targeting GroEL
Daprodustat, combined with PAβN, could be a new antibacterial treatment.
research Evaluating cepharanthine analogues as natural drugs against SARS‐CoV‐2
Cepharanthine analogues, especially tetrandrine, show potential for treating COVID-19.
research 43755 Rapid Reduction and Strict Complete Response in Itch With Oral Difelikefalin in Subjects With Notalgia Paresthetica and Moderate-to-Severe Pruritus
Oral difelikefalin significantly reduces itch in notalgia paresthetica.
![Computation and Comparison of the Drug Efficacy Indices [Q(VPK)] of Certain Ayurvedic Hair Care Formulations](/images/research/9fec7798-b717-41b6-9f07-bab38c892fe2/small/21723.jpg)
research Computation and Comparison of The Drug Efficacy Indices [Q(VPK)] of certain Ayurvedic Hair Care Formulations
The research predicted the effectiveness of Ayurvedic hair care products by calculating their Drug Efficacy Indices.
research Off-label prescriptions: patient safety first
Off-label drug use can be risky and requires careful consideration to ensure patient safety.
![Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, and Molecular Docking of 4-Amino-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-one Analogs Containing the Piperazine Moiety](/images/research/2ecf4eed-7dbe-4f1a-83db-739625546cdd/small/31808.jpg)
research Synthesis, biological evaluation and molecular docking of 4-Amino-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-one (ABO) analogs containing the piperazine moiety
Analog 23 is a promising compound for prostate cancer treatment.
![The Synthesis of (−)-4-Methyl-8-Chloro-Trans-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,10b-Octahydrobenzo-[f]-Quinolin-3-One-[3-14C] (LY300502-14C) via a Circuitous Route](/images/research/73bab8dc-bdf0-45e3-8ef7-73d0d4b93cb1/small/21074.jpg)
research The synthesis of (−)-4-methyl-8-chloro-trans-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,10b-octahydrobenzo-[f]-quinolin-3-one-[3-14C] (LY300502-14C]) via a circuitous route
Scientists made a carbon-14 labeled version of a drug with a 48% yield and over 99% purity.
research The 39th Manfred Donike workshop on doping analysis
The 39th Manfred Donike Workshop discussed methods for detecting misuse of steroids, gene doping, and the complexity of identifying drug residues in urine, highlighting the ongoing efforts to improve global anti-doping work.
research Tribal Colleges and University Project - Native American Internships
Anionic squarticles can effectively counteract amitriptyline overdose, improving survival rates.
research Finasteride, a 5alpha-reductase inhibitor, blocks the anticonvulsant activity of progesterone in mice.
Finasteride, a drug, can block the seizure-preventing effects of a hormone called progesterone in mice.
research Development of an improved method to estimate the days of continuous drug ingestion, based on the micro‐segmental hair analysis
Researchers improved a method to more accurately estimate when and how long a drug was taken using hair analysis.
research Advancements in Therapeutic Deep Eutectic Solvents as Multifunctional Transdermal Delivery Systems
TheDES improve drug delivery through the skin but need more safety checks.
research Limits of Visual Detection for Finasteride Polymorphs in Prepared Binary Mixtures: Analysis by X‐ray Powder Diffraction
research 686 Evaluation of contamination and quantification of drug penetrations studies using Quantitative Mass Spectrometry Imaging
QMSI is a valuable method for studying drug penetration in skin tissues.