research Neuroactive steroids inhibit spinal reflex potentiation by selectively enhancing specific spinal GABAA receptor subtypes
Progesterone reduces spinal reflex activity by increasing certain GABA(A) receptor subtypes.
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research Key targets of hormonal treatment of prostate cancer. Part 2: the androgen receptor and 5α-reductase
Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.
research 5 Alpha-reductase inhibitors: whatʼs new?
A new drug, dutasteride, is at least as effective as the older drug, finasteride, for treating enlarged prostate and may have additional uses.
research Synthesis of avicequinone c and analogs toward the study of 5α-reductase inhibitory activity
2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is a strong 5α-reductase inhibitor.
research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications April–June 2021
Drug repurposing shows promise for treating many medical conditions.
research Molecular Interactions of New Pregnenedione Derivatives
The new progesterone derivatives effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and bind to the androgen receptor.
research The steroidogenic inhibitor finasteride reverses pramipexole-induced alterations in probability discounting
Finasteride may help reduce impulsivity caused by pramipexole.
research The vitamin D receptor functions as a transcription regulator in the absence of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3
The vitamin D receptor can regulate genes and affect hair and hormone levels without its usual activator.
research Hairless Modulates Ligand-Dependent Activation of the Vitamin D Receptor-Retinoid X Receptor Heterodimer
Hairless protein can both repress and activate vitamin D receptor functions, affecting gene regulation.
research Insights learned from L457(3.43)R, an activating mutant of the human lutropin receptor
The L457(3.43)R mutation in the human lutropin receptor causes increased activity and hormone insensitivity, leading to precocious puberty.
research Novel 5α-reductase inhibitors unlinked to depression-like phenotypes in rat model of BPH
research Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Molecular Docking of Avicequinone C Analogues as Potential Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Certain compounds, especially those with a propionic substituent, could potentially be new treatments for hair loss and similar disorders.
research Down-RANKing the Threat of HSV-1: RANKL Upregulates MHC-Class-I-Restricted Anti-Viral Immunity in Herpes Simplex Virus Infection
RANKL improves the immune response against herpes simplex virus by enhancing T cell activation and could help develop better treatments or vaccines.
research New Aromatic Esters of Progesterone as Antiandrogens
New progesterone-based compounds can block male hormones.
research Plerixafor Biases CXCR4 Signaling Through β-Arrestin to Promote Melanogenesis via β-Catenin–MITF Activation
Plerixafor may help treat pigmentation disorders by promoting skin repigmentation.
research The physiological and pharmacological roles of prostaglandins in hair growth
Targeting the PGD2-DP2 pathway may help treat hair loss.
research Synthesis and structure–activity investigation of iodinated arylhydantoins and arylthiohydantoins for development as androgen receptor radioligands
Scientists created iodinated arylhydantoins and arylthiohydantoins that could potentially be used for imaging prostate cancer. Some versions with specific side-chains showed high potential for this use.
research Activation of TRPV3 Inhibits Lipogenesis and Stimulates Production of Inflammatory Mediators in Human Sebocytes—A Putative Contributor to Dry Skin Dermatoses
Activating TRPV3 reduces skin oil production and increases inflammation, potentially causing dry skin issues.
research A comparative assessment of propranolol, flunarizine and divalproex sodium in prophylactic therapy of migraine in a teaching Hospital in North India
Propranolol, flunarizine, and divalproex sodium are equally effective for preventing migraines, but have different side effects.
research Topical Application of Aprepitant Inhibits Erlotinib-induced Facial Dermatitis/Hair Loss
Topical aprepitant reduces skin rash and hair loss caused by cancer treatment.
research Host-Directed FDA-Approved Drugs with Antiviral Activity against SARS-CoV-2 Identified by Hierarchical In Silico/In Vitro Screening Methods
Five FDA-approved drugs may help block COVID-19 virus entry.
research 1116 Novel androgen receptor degrader for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) application
A new treatment for hair loss shows promise with fewer side effects.
research Alpha-blockers/finasteride: no benefit in ED
research Evaluating cepharanthine analogues as natural drugs against SARS‐CoV‐2
Cepharanthine analogues, especially tetrandrine, show potential for treating COVID-19.
research CD44/TRPV1 dual-targeted nanocarrier enables drug retention and multidimensional therapy for inflammatory skin diseases
research Hair Cycle Control by Vanilloid Receptor-1 (TRPV1): Evidence from TRPV1 Knockout Mice
TRPV1 helps regulate hair growth cycles.
![Discovery of (2S)-N-(6-Cyano-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridin-3-Yl)-3-(6-(4-Cyanophenyl)-3,6-Diazabicyclo[3.1.1]Heptan-3-Yl)-2-Hydroxy-2-Methylpropanamide as a Highly Potent and Selective Topical Androgen Receptor Antagonist for Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment](/images/research/693e7bf6-2325-4ddc-a20f-3470db9f4516/small/25627.jpg)
research Discovery of (2S)-N-(6-Cyano-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)-3-(6-(4-cyanophenyl)-3,6-diazabicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-yl)-2-hydroxy-2-methylpropanamide as a Highly Potent and Selective Topical Androgen Receptor Antagonist for Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment
A new topical treatment for hair loss shows strong hair growth effects with low toxicity.
research The antiviral activity of a small molecule drug targeting the NSP1-ribosome complex against Omicron, especially in elderly patients
Golvatinib shows promise as a treatment for Omicron in elderly patients.
research Virtual Bioequivalence Assessment of Ritlecitinib Capsules with Incorporation of Observed Clinical Variability Using a Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Model
50-mg ritlecitinib capsules are bioequivalent to 100-mg capsules.
research 264 CCR5 blockade shows prevention of alopecia areata development as well as improvement of alopecia areata
Blocking CCR5 can prevent and improve hair loss in alopecia areata.