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GlossaryZinc Transporter

protein that moves zinc ions across cell membranes

A zinc transporter is a type of protein that helps move zinc ions in and out of cells or organelles within cells. These transporters are crucial for maintaining proper zinc levels, which are essential for various biological functions, including immune response, enzyme activity, and hair growth. Inadequate zinc transport can lead to deficiencies or toxicities, impacting overall health and conditions like alopecia.

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research The ZIP7 Gene (Slc39a7) Encodes a Zinc Transporter Involved in Zinc Homeostasis of the Golgi Apparatus

195 citations , February 2005 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry”

The ZIP7 gene helps control zinc levels in cells by moving zinc from the Golgi apparatus to the cytoplasm.

research Symptomatic zinc deficiency in a full-term breast-fed infant

20 citations , June 2010 in “Dermatology Online Journal”

Zinc supplements and weaning cured a breast-fed baby's zinc deficiency caused by a gene mutation.

research Heterogeneity in the genetic alterations and in the clinical presentation of acrodermatitis enteropathic: Case report and review of the literature

6 citations , December 2015 in “International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology”

AE can have varied symptoms and genetic causes, but zinc therapy helps.

research Heterozygous Variants of the SLC39A4 Gene and Possible Increased Risk for Developing Acrodermatitis Enteropathica with Kaposi’s Varicelliform Eruption

November 2025 in “American Journal of Case Reports”

Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing and treating acrodermatitis enteropathica effectively.

research Фрактальный обнаружитель эхo-сигнала

January 2008 in “Информационно-управляющие системы”

Zinc is crucial for health, and its transporters are linked to various diseases.

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community How many mgs of zinc should I take while taking fin? I want to potentially offset side effects but not ruin the effectiveness of fin. I take .5 mg fin daily

in Chat 13 upvotes 4 years ago

A user asks about the appropriate zinc dosage to offset side effects while taking 0.5 mg of finasteride daily. Responses suggest zinc has a minor effect on hormones compared to finasteride.

community Going to try and reverse MPB naturally.

in Treatment 55 upvotes 4 years ago

A user is trying to reverse male pattern baldness (MPB) naturally by taking high doses of Vitamin D, improving diet, exercising, reducing stress, and other lifestyle changes, but plans to use finasteride if no results are seen in 60 days. Other users are skeptical, advising medical treatments like finasteride and warning against potential vitamin D overdose and the ineffectiveness of natural remedies for genetic hair loss.

community One year later, fin won't work for everyone

in Progress Pictures 77 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about a user's experience with finasteride not improving their hair loss and considering dutasteride as a last resort. Some users believe the user's hair appears stabilized, while others suggest surgery or patience, and one mentions heart issues as a reason for not using minoxidil.

community Finasteride and Oral Minoxidil in Turkey - what I’ve found out

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride is available in Turkey without a prescription, with 1mg tablets costing 800 Turkish lira and 5mg tablets costing 150 lira. Oral minoxidil capsules were found at Cerrahpaşa nur eczanesi, also without a prescription.

community Sublingual Minoxidil - Cure to Hairloss?

in Minoxidil 583 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the potential benefits of sublingual minoxidil for hair loss treatment. It suggests that sublingual minoxidil, which bypasses the liver, may have fewer side effects, greater bioavailability, and could be more effective than oral minoxidil.

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