PP405 Update and My Take on Pelage
    Research/Science 10/21/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    PP405 →

    mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) inhibitor by Pelage in early trials

    GT20029 →

    research compound made to degrade androgen receptors in scalp

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    Pelage Pharmaceuticals raised $120M for their hair loss treatment, PP405, showing strong investor confidence despite limited data. There is skepticism about its efficacy and long-term effects compared to treatments like GT20029.
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