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Targeting the Smoothened receptor shows promise for treating certain cancers.
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Hox genes are crucial for development and tissue maintenance, affecting structures and functions throughout life.
research Organoid technology for tissue engineering
Organoid technology helps create mini-organs for studying diseases and testing drugs.
research Targeting Wnt Signaling for Gastrointestinal Cancer Therapy: Present and Evolving Views
Targeting Wnt signaling in gastrointestinal cancer therapy is promising but challenging due to potential side effects, requiring specific strategies and combination therapies.
research Membrane androgen receptors may mediate androgen reinforcement
Androgen self-administration might be controlled by membrane receptors, not nuclear ones.
research Odontogenic Keratocysts Arise from Quiescent Epithelial Rests and Are Associated with Deregulated Hedgehog Signaling in Mice and Humans
Odontogenic keratocysts are caused by abnormal Hedgehog signaling and can lead to tooth and bone issues.
research Male infertility and genitourinary birth defects: there is more than meets the eye
Male infertility and genitourinary birth defects are often linked to genetic issues.
research Erectile dysfunction: Is platelet-rich plasma the new frontier for treatment in patients with erectile dysfunction? A review of the existing evidence
Platelet-rich plasma shows promise for treating erectile dysfunction, but more research is needed.
research Turmeric Essential Oil Constituents as Potential Drug Candidates: A Comprehensive Overview of Their Individual Bioactivities
Turmeric essential oil compounds have potential as safe, effective drugs.
research Essential Role for Integrin-Linked Kinase in Melanoblast Colonization of the Skin
Integrin-linked kinase is crucial for melanoblasts to properly colonize the skin.
research Acetyl-CoA synthesis in the skin is a key determinant of systemic lipid homeostasis
Skin acetyl-CoA synthesis is crucial for overall lipid balance.
research SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Alpha-Synucleinopathies: Potential Links and Underlying Mechanisms
COVID-19 may worsen Parkinson's disease by affecting certain brain proteins.
research Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine: A Journey from Adult Stem Cells to Induced Pluripotent Cells
Induced pluripotent stem cells are a major breakthrough in regenerative medicine.
research The emerging roles of N6-methyladenosine (m6A) deregulation in polycystic ovary syndrome
m6A deregulation plays a key role in PCOS and could lead to new treatments.
research Clinical Efficacy of Topical or Oral Soy Supplementation in Dermatology: A Systematic Review
Soy supplements improve various skin conditions and aging signs, with topical use boosting skin barrier function.
research POST-FINASTERIDE SYNDROME AND POST-SSRI SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION: TWO CLINICAL CONDITIONS APPARENTLY DISTANT, BUT VERY CLOSE
Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.
research Corneodesmosin gene ablation induces lethal skin-barrier disruption and hair-follicle degeneration related to desmosome dysfunction
Deleting the CDSN gene causes severe skin and hair problems, leading to death.
research In vitro [7-3H]-testosterone metabolism by the rat ventral prostate—Effect of some exogenous compounds
research 4‐MAPC, a 5α‐Reductase Inhibitor, Reduces Rat Ventral Prostate Weight, DNA, and Prostatein Concentrations
4‐MAPC reduces rat prostate weight and prostatein levels.
research Androgen Receptors and Androgen-Dependent Initiation of Protein Synthesis in the Prostate
Prostate cells have proteins that bind to specific hormones, which can increase protein production when activated by these hormones.
research Rat steroid 5α-reductase kinetic characteristics: Extreme pH-dependency of the type II isozyme in prostate and epididymis homogenates
The activity of a specific rat enzyme in the prostate and epididymis is highly dependent on the acidity level.
research Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto is not proven to improve urinary flow, prostate size, or hair loss.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs) and Male Reproduction
5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively affect male sexual function and, in some cases, significantly reduce sperm count, but these effects may be reversible.
research Steroid 5α-reductase inhibition by polymethoxyflavones
Certain natural compounds can block an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and hair loss, showing potential for new treatments.
research UTILIZAÇÃO DE FINASTERIDA NO TRATAMENTO DA HIPERPLASIA PROSTÁTICA BENIGNA – RELATO DE CASO
Finasteride effectively treats BPH but requires continuous use to maintain benefits.
research Differential expression of retinoic acid-synthesizing (RALDH) enzymes during fetal development and organ differentiation in the mouse
Different enzymes are active in different parts of developing mouse organs.
research Three-Month Treatment With a Long-Acting Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist of Patients With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Effects on Tissue Androgen Concentration, 5α-Reductase Activity and Androgen Receptor Content*
A three-month treatment with a GnRH agonist significantly lowered androgen levels and 5α-reductase activity in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research In Vitroandin VivoStructure-Activity Relationships of Novel Androgen Receptor Ligands with Multiple Substituents in the B-Ring
Certain changes to the B-ring of androgen receptor ligands can increase their effectiveness for potential treatments of muscle and bone conditions.
research Safety Profile of Finasteride: Distribution of Adverse Effects According to Structural and Informational Dichotomies of the Mind/Brain
Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction and depression, which may persist and require hormonal treatment.
research Evidence for Masculinization of Adipokine Gene Expression in Visceral and Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue of Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Obese women with PCOS show a male-like pattern in certain fat tissue gene expressions.