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    medication targeting BRAF V600E mutation in melanoma

    Dabrafenib is a medication used to treat certain types of cancer, specifically melanoma with a BRAF V600E mutation. It works by inhibiting the activity of the BRAF protein, which is involved in cell growth and division, thereby slowing down or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

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      community Fevipiprant 2019!

       16 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses Fevipiprant, an asthma drug that may block CRTH2 and potentially stop male pattern baldness (MPB) without inhibiting DHT. It also mentions the use of finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss.

      community Anagenic is trying to compound Gt20029

      in Treatment  55 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses concerns that Anagenic's version of GT20029 might not be as effective or safe as Kintor's, with comparisons to issues faced by pyrilutamide. The chemical structure of the drug has been published.

      community Kintor Phase 2 Results released KX-826 (pyrilutamide)

      in Research/Science  450 upvotes 3 years ago
      Kintor Pharmaceutical's Phase 2 results with the drug Pyrilutamide, a potential alternative to 5-ARI drugs like Finasteride and Dutasteride but without the side effects. It could be used in combination with other topical treatments such as Minoxidil. The safety of the drug has been demonstrated in 6 months of use, however there are still questions about long term efficacy and systemic absorption.