Using progesterone receptor (PR)- and androgen receptor (AR)-mediated transactivation, we adapted a method that easily evaluates enzymatic activity of HSD3B2 by quantifying the conversion from ...

With a variety of better androgen receptor blockers and targets, we are now at a point where we can continue to improve the efficacy of these agents. Should we stop LHRH agents once we use these ...

Pharmaceutical hormone blockers like gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues are synthetic compounds that target receptors in the brain that regulate the production of sex-related hormones ...

When breast cancer cells test positive for estrogen receptors, it’s called estrogen receptor-positive (ER-positive) breast cancer. It means that estrogen is fueling the growth of the cancer.

Detailed data indicates that Erleada, an FDA-approved androgen receptor inhibitor led to a statistically significant benefit in overall survival compared to enzalutamide in patients with ...

In another, hypercalcemia occurred within two weeks of initiation of therapy, suggesting that the androgen had accelerated the process. Subjective improvement was noted in 4 of the 8 patients.

DHT blockers As the name suggests ... as well as an increased level of androgen receptor activity in the scalp. So, while DHT isn’t inherently bad for you, it can be bad news for your hair ...

Common beta blockers include [3, 8]: To understand beta blockers, it is necessary to first understand the role of beta receptors. There are three types of beta receptors: beta-1 (B1), beta-2 (B2 ...

Cancer growth blockers are also called cancer growth inhibitors ... Growth factors work by attaching to receptors on the cell surface. This sends a signal to the inside of the cell, which sets off a ...