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.
11 citations
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December 2018 in “Assay and Drug Development Technologies” Natural herbal compounds might treat certain medical conditions by reducing DHT levels, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
December 2013 in “Estudo Geral (Universidade de Coimbra)” Modified steroidal inhibitors showed promise in treating hormone-dependent cancers.
1 citations
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January 2002 in “PubMed” PM-9, like finasteride, may help treat certain diseases by blocking a key enzyme.
27 citations
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July 2008 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” The new compounds may be more effective and cheaper than current treatments for conditions like baldness.
100 citations
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April 2007 in “Neuroscience” Reducing neurosteroid levels worsens brain injury in fetal sheep.
23 citations
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January 2001 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” New pregnane derivatives are effective at inhibiting an enzyme linked to hair loss and reducing oil gland activity.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.
32 citations
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September 2010 in “Stress” Neurosteroids help protect fetal brains from asphyxia damage.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Certain pesticides and fungicides can interfere with male hormone functions, potentially causing reproductive issues in male rats.
41 citations
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March 2007 in “Steroids” New methods to make oxasteroids show promise for medical treatments like osteoporosis and breast cancer.
46 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Natural 5α-reduced glucocorticoids might be anti-inflammatory with fewer side effects than current options.
18 citations
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” 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.
April 2008 in “Annals of General Psychiatry” Social isolation changes brain receptors and makes ethanol more impactful.
14 citations
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September 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.
90 citations
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May 2019 in “Drugs” Long-term use of azole antifungals can cause hair loss, hormonal imbalances, and severe skin reactions.
31 citations
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November 2014 in “Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science” A natural steroid in the body may protect against eye damage in glaucoma.
7 citations
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May 2017 in “Behavioural brain research” Changing neuroactive steroid levels early in life can affect how adult rats respond to alcohol's stimulating effects.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience” Neurosteroids like neuro-estrogen and neuro-androgen are crucial for brain function and can improve cognition and protect against aging-related decline.
January 2009 in “IRIS UNIMORE (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)” Neurosteroids from glia cells help control seizure development in epilepsy.
January 2026 in “Neurochemistry International” 24-Hydroxycholesterol reduces DHT formation in brain cancer cells, linking cholesterol and hormone metabolism.
8 citations
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June 2017 in “Steroids” New chemical compounds were made that effectively block an enzyme linked to prostate growth.
19 citations
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June 1999 in “Steroids” Different halogens on progesterone derivatives can either block or mimic male hormone effects, depending on their type and amount.
3 citations
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September 2016 in “Natural Product Communications” Germacrene analogs, especially 8-Hydroxy germacrene B, are more effective than germacrone at blocking a hormone-related enzyme and could help treat hair loss.
The document explains how certain drugs block hormones to treat cancers like breast and prostate cancer.
February 2024 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Plant-based treatments can effectively and safely treat hair loss.
January 2026 in “Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar” Exosome-based therapy successfully restored hair in a 14-year-old with difficult-to-treat alopecia areata.
26 citations
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August 2004 in “Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research” Ethanol-induced motor incoordination in rats is not affected by increased neuroactive steroids.
16 citations
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September 2016 in “Neuropharmacology” Activating TSPO helps protect the retina from damage caused by high eye pressure in glaucoma.
5 citations
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October 2020 in “Brain Research Bulletin” Etifoxine, an anxiety drug, can lessen brain inflammation and cognitive issues in mice, partly by increasing production of protective brain steroids.