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    GlossaryCD49f

    protein aiding cell adhesion and migration, crucial for tissue maintenance

    CD49f, also known as Integrin alpha-6 or ITGA6, is a protein found on the surface of certain cells that helps them stick to their surroundings. It plays a crucial role in cell adhesion, migration, and signaling, which are important for processes like wound healing and the maintenance of tissues, including hair follicles.

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       4 upvotes 12 years ago
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community Ru58841 completely got rid of my seb derm

      in Chat  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      RU58841 cured seborrheic dermatitis, oily scalp, dandruff, and scalp pain, improving hair health when combined with Minoxidil. Another user noted diet impacts their seborrheic dermatitis and that finasteride hasn't changed their condition.