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GlossaryNucleic Acids

molecules that store and transmit genetic information

Nucleic acids are large biomolecules essential for all known forms of life. They include DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid), which store and transmit genetic information. DNA holds the instructions for building and maintaining an organism, while RNA translates these instructions to produce proteins.

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Safety and Efficacy of Nucleic Acid Polymers in Monotherapy and Combined with Immunotherapy in Treatment-Naive Bangladeshi Patients with HBeAg Positive Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

research Safety and Efficacy of Nucleic Acid Polymers in Monotherapy and Combined with Immunotherapy in Treatment-Naive Bangladeshi Patients with HBeAg+ Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

176 citations , June 2016 in “PLoS ONE”

Nucleic acid polymers can enhance antiviral responses and improve treatment outcomes for chronic hepatitis B.

research Localization of varicella-zoster virus nucleic acids and proteins in human skin

25 citations , December 1995 in “Neurology”

The research found that chickenpox virus spreads in skin through blood then to skin cells, while shingles virus moves from nerves to hair follicle areas before infecting skin cells.

research Nucleic acid-induced chemokine expression in keratinocytes: Implications for skin inflammation

November 2025 in “PLoS ONE”

Nucleic acids trigger chemokine production in skin cells, affecting skin inflammation.

research Nucleic acid-induced chemokine expression in keratinocytes: Implications for skin inflammation

January 2025 in “Repository of the Academy's Library (Library of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences)”

Nucleic acids trigger chemokine production in skin cells, affecting skin inflammation.

research An evaluation of the RapidHIT™ ID system for hair roots stained with Diamond™ Nucleic Acid Dye

December 2023 in “Forensic science international. Genetics”

The RapidHIT ID system can effectively get DNA profiles from hair roots with enough cells.

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community Is 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) good for human hair?

in Research/Science 8 upvotes 1 year ago

Topical 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) regrows hair in mice almost as well as 2% Minoxidil. However, 2dDR may contribute to oxidative stress and hair loss due to the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs).

community My progress with various products and without oral fin or oral dut on 17 months

in Progress Pictures 62 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared their hair loss treatment progress using topical products like exosomes, fluridil, Kx826, and topical dutasteride, avoiding oral finasteride and dutasteride due to side effects. They found exosomes from Creative Biolabs most effective and also used topical probiotics, noting improvements without significant side effects.

community We already know how to permanently fix hair loss. The science is done. The only thing missing is the funding to run one experiment.

in Technology 613 upvotes 2 months ago

A permanent hair loss solution could involve reprogramming hair follicles to resist DHT using mRNA and siRNA. However, high costs, safety concerns, and the pharmaceutical industry's preference for ongoing treatments over one-time cures are major obstacles, with finasteride and minoxidil remaining standard treatments.

community Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily

in Update 47 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.

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learn Exosomes

Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles

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