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    GlossaryPlakophilin-1

    protein crucial for cell adhesion in skin and hair

    Plakophilin-1 (PKP1) is a protein that plays a crucial role in the formation and maintenance of desmosomes, which are structures that help cells stick together, particularly in tissues that experience a lot of stress, like the skin and heart. Mutations in the gene encoding Plakophilin-1 can lead to skin disorders and hair loss conditions, such as ectodermal dysplasia/skin fragility syndrome, highlighting its importance in maintaining the integrity of epithelial tissues.

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      community Don't use PP405 from everychem. it is likely fake.

      in Research/Science  66 upvotes 9 months ago
      PP405 from Everychem is likely fake and potentially harmful, with concerns about its stability and the risk of using the wrong MPC inhibitor, which could damage hair follicles. The real PP405 was studied under strict conditions, and DIY attempts are discouraged due to unknown formulation and quality control.
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      in Research  292 upvotes 7 months ago
      PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment that inhibits mitochondrial pyruvate carriers, increasing lactate dehydrogenase activity and stimulating hair follicle stem cells. In a phase 1 trial, 31% of participants showed over 20% hair density increase with PP405 treatment.