Dutasteride

Dutasteride is a potent, synthetic 4-azasteroid compound that acts as a dual inhibitor of 5-alpha reductase, the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to the more active androgen, dihydrotestosterone (DHT). By inhibiting both Type I and Type II isoenzymes of 5AR, dutasteride effectively reduces scalp and serum DHT levels. Primarily, it is prescribed for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and in the management of male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia).

Suzhou Henra Biotechnology Co., Ltd. provides APIs including high-purity dutasteride, produced under strict manufacturing controls to meet pharmaceutical industry standards for research and formulation development.

Function: Inhibits 5-alpha reductase types I and II, thereby significantly lowering systemic and tissue-specific DHT concentrations.

Research Significance: Continuously evaluated in urological and dermatological research for its efficacy in prostate condition management and androgen-mediated disorders.