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    GlossaryMatrix Metalloproteinase-2 (Gelatinase A)

    enzyme that breaks down proteins in the extracellular matrix

    Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), also known as Gelatinase A, is an enzyme that breaks down proteins in the extracellular matrix, particularly type IV collagen. This process is crucial for tissue remodeling, wound healing, and angiogenesis, but excessive MMP-2 activity can contribute to diseases like cancer and fibrosis by promoting abnormal tissue degradation.

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      community Possible solution: 2.5mg DUT for everyone

      in Chat  15 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user is experimenting with creating a DIY oral Dutasteride solution using raw powder, MCT oil, and Vitamin E to reduce costs. Others discuss their experiences with similar methods and the challenges of sourcing and testing Dutasteride.

      community Hairline slowly coming back from the dead 💀

      in Is this regrowth?  505 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user experienced positive hair regrowth using oral and topical minoxidil, oral dutasteride, microneedling, and supplements. They noted improved hairline and temple density with minor side effects like a few forehead pimples.

      community I bought 72 packages of Dutasteride

      in Chat  113 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user traveled to Turkey to buy 72 packages of Dutasteride for a year-long supply and successfully brought them back home. They plan to use 2.5mg of Dutasteride daily along with RU58841 for hair loss.

      community 35% regrowth brothers and sisters! More effective than Minox and Fin?

      in Treatment  107 upvotes 7 years ago
      A double-blind clinical study that found ingestion of tocotrienols resulted in a 34.5% increase in hair regrowth compared to the placebo group, and discussion about potential side effects and cost of supplementation with vitamin E pills. The conversation noted that it may be more effective than commonly used treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community My DHT levels while being on DUT for a year

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  32 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses the ineffectiveness of tablet forms of dutasteride for hair loss due to poor absorption compared to soft gel capsules. It suggests switching to FDA-approved soft gel capsules for better results, as tablets may not adequately suppress DHT levels.
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