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September 2011 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Pfizer found that pantolactam-based compounds can reduce sebum (skin oil) production when applied topically.
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May 2011 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” Changing the 6-position on benzopyran molecules affects insulin release, with some compounds showing strong inhibitory effects.
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September 2000 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Benzo[c]quinolizin-3-ones are effective nonsteroidal inhibitors of human steroid 5α-reductase 1.
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January 2005 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” New steroids were effective in blocking male hormone receptors in hamster prostates.
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September 2001 in “PubMed” ONO-3403 effectively reduces mouse skin tumor growth without side effects.
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January 2017 in “Experimental Neurology” Finasteride reduces movement issues in Parkinson's disease rats.
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March 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Chemicals called 4-(alkylthio)- and 4-(arylthio)-benzonitrile derivatives can potentially reduce oil production on skin, which could help treat conditions like acne and hair loss.
11 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” A new compound was created in 2010 that can control oil production when applied to the skin, and its effects are completely reversible after two weeks.
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January 2023 in “Marine Drugs” Marine compounds from gorgonians and soft corals show promise for drug development, especially for chronic disorders.
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August 2005 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry” New compounds with carborane showed anti-androgen effects similar to flutamide.
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March 2019 in “Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience” The document concludes that adenosine receptor agonists have potential for treating various conditions, but only a few are approved due to challenges like side effects and the need for selective activation.
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January 2004 in “Journal of medicinal chemistry” Researchers developed new compounds that target the androgen receptor effectively with fewer side effects.
The document concluded that certain compounds might strongly bind to and potentially inhibit a key SARS-CoV-2 protein, but further testing is needed.
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June 2019 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Allopregnanolone is needed for certain brain processing issues caused by D1 dopamine receptor activation.
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January 2021 in “Theranostics” The targeted nanohybrids effectively reduced psoriasis symptoms and improved skin health.
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March 2009 in “The Journal of Urology” Combination therapy with fesoterodine and doxazosin improves bladder function and delays BPH progression.
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January 2012 in “Frontiers in Neural Circuits” Neurosteroids and benzodiazepines reduce neuron excitability, with lasting effects on inhibitory neurons.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A peptide known for reducing wrinkles also effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to skin inflammation and acne.
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September 2005 in “Endocrinology” Certain changes to the B-ring of androgen receptor ligands can increase their effectiveness for potential treatments of muscle and bone conditions.
38 citations
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October 2005 in “Expert opinion on therapeutic patents” Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) are a promising type of drug for various health conditions due to their targeted actions.
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November 2017 in “Letters in drug design & discovery” Researchers identified promising inhibitors for the BRD4 protein, including finasteride and amentoflavone.
11 citations
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Scientists made a chemical (compound 4e) that can be applied on skin to reduce oil production, which can help with acne, but it might cause skin sensitivity to light.
Vismodegib effectively treats advanced basal cell carcinoma but requires careful management of serious side effects.
12 citations
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February 2010 in “Tetrahedron Letters” New minoxidil compounds with better water solubility were made, but their full effects and safety need more research.
May 2024 in “Journal of molecular structure” A new compound, 3a, effectively fights prostate cancer better than finasteride.
February 2026 in “Toxicology Letters” MK-0773 is a moderate inhibitor of the SRD5A2 enzyme.
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September 2015 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” The document confirms the structures of major metabolites of the CRTh2 antagonist Setipiprant and identifies minor metabolites.
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November 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different substances that activate or block the androgen receptor can affect male development and treat conditions like prostate cancer.
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May 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” New androgen receptor modulators show promise for treating diseases like prostate cancer and muscle wasting.
111 citations
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August 2002 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds were made that block an enzyme linked to breast cancer better than existing treatments.