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    GlossaryVemurafenib

    medication treats melanoma with BRAF gene mutation

    Vemurafenib is a medication used to treat certain types of cancer, specifically melanoma with a mutation in the BRAF gene. It works by inhibiting the activity of the mutated BRAF protein, which helps slow down or stop the growth of cancer cells.

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      community New Treatments, and a Huge Group Buy with Lots of Research

      in Research/Science  109 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is organizing a group buy for various compounds aimed at reversing hair loss and gray hair, and improving brain health and fat loss. The user has developed a treatment plan based on extensive research and is inviting others to participate, with the option to choose only the compounds they need.

      community Has anyone else seen this encouraging verteporfin case study?

      in Progress Pictures  36 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential use of verteporfin for hair loss treatment, with one user mentioning their surgeon's interest in trying it and another noting its research status and clinical use as a YAP inhibitor. Some users debate the market size, availability of generics, and the optimism in the hair loss community regarding new treatments.

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

      in Research/Science  451 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.