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    GlossaryEnzyme Inhibition

    reduction or cessation of enzyme activity by specific molecules

    Enzyme inhibition refers to the process by which the activity of an enzyme is reduced or stopped. This can occur through various mechanisms, such as competitive inhibition, where an inhibitor molecule competes with the substrate for the active site, or non-competitive inhibition, where the inhibitor binds to a different part of the enzyme, altering its shape and function. Understanding enzyme inhibition is crucial in fields like pharmacology and biochemistry, as it can influence drug design and metabolic regulation.

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      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.

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      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  119 upvotes 5 years ago
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      A user named "paulsac11" shares their success story of treating hair loss. They started with topical minoxidil, then switched to oral minoxidil and dutasteride. They also used a shampoo and conditioner from Keeps. After eight months of treatment, they have seen significant improvement in their hairline.