11 citations
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April 2018 in “Epilepsy research” Letrozole reduces seizures but not brain damage in mice.
136 citations
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January 2004 in “Neuroscience” Testosterone increases seizure risk through its conversion to specific neurosteroids.
90 citations
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December 2007 in “Current Oncology” Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.
55 citations
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June 2012 in “Steroids” Testosterone affects vascular cells directly without converting to estradiol.
February 2024 in “Brain research bulletin” Blocking androgen activity in newborn rats affects body weight and appetite-related hormones differently in males and females.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Frontiers in bioscience” Daily subcutaneous testosterone effectively restores testosterone levels in men.
Testosterone in our bodies helps increase insulin secretion from the pancreas.
23 citations
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March 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Testosterone reduces knee flexibility by affecting relaxin receptors.
21 citations
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January 2003 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Different skin cells process testosterone differently, and certain drugs can change this process, possibly helping treat acne and hair loss.
3 citations
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December 2000 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The study created a new method to test drugs that affect hormone processing in skin.
147 citations
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April 1990 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.
29 citations
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February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” Blocking the androgen receptor in skin cells reduces their growth response to male hormones, suggesting a possible treatment for skin conditions linked to androgens.
27 citations
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May 2015 in “Neuropharmacology” Dutasteride protects dopamine neurons in Parkinson's mice, but Finasteride doesn't.
24 citations
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February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” The substance MK386 effectively blocked testosterone conversion and reduced cell growth in certain skin cells, but inhibiting 5α-reductase alone may not greatly improve acne.
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.
17 citations
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July 2003 in “Metabolism-clinical and Experimental” Women with female-pattern baldness produce more testosterone, but 5a-reductase inhibition treatment won't help.
13 citations
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January 2020 in “Neuroscience” Blocking 5α-reductase can harm memory and brain structure, and increase harmful brain changes in male mice used for Alzheimer's disease research.
9 citations
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August 2000 in “Journal of Periodontal Research” Finasteride reduces testosterone conversion, progesterone lessens this, and levamisole enhances finasteride's effect.
53 citations
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January 1986 in “Endocrinology” Blocking a specific enzyme in male rat fetuses leads to the development of nipples and feminized genitalia.
Finasteride reduces prostate size and DHT in male mastomys but not in females.
207 citations
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September 2002 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Blocking testosterone speeds up wound healing in males.
108 citations
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September 2002 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Lowering testosterone speeds up wound healing in male mice.
32 citations
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April 1999 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, improving growth and density.
25 citations
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March 2004 in “Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology” Using testosterone-stimulated weanling rats can effectively replace castrated rats for anti-androgen testing, reducing animal stress.
22 citations
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March 2003 in “Steroids” PM-9 and finasteride effectively inhibit the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT.
9 citations
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September 2002 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Blocking testosterone speeds up wound healing in males.
8 citations
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February 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” A topical treatment safely and effectively reduced acne by causing targeted cell death in sebaceous glands without side effects.
7 citations
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July 1995 in “PubMed” Finasteride, a drug that changes testosterone to a different hormone, was studied and its effects over time were modeled successfully.
1 citations
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January 2002 in “PubMed” PM-9, like finasteride, may help treat certain diseases by blocking a key enzyme.
February 2020 in “Definitions” 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors reduce the effects of testosterone by blocking its conversion into a stronger form.