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research Intermolecular NH2-/Carboxyl-Terminal Interactions in Androgen Receptor Dimerization Revealed by Mutations That Cause Androgen Insensitivity

227 citations , January 1998 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry”

Mutations at Val-889 and Arg-752 disrupt key interactions in the androgen receptor, affecting its function.

research Down-Regulation of Melanocortin Receptor Signaling Mediated by the Amino Terminus of Agouti Protein in Xenopus Melanophores

43 citations , May 1999 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry”

Agouti protein affects melanocortin receptors through competitive antagonism and receptor down-regulation.

research The Agouti Gene in Obesity: Central and Peripheral Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Implications

May 2001

The agouti gene may help understand and treat obesity.

research Expression of MK6a Dominant-Negative and C-Terminal Mutant Transgenes in Mice Has Distinct Phenotypic Consequences in the Epidermis and Hair Follicle

30 citations , October 1999 in “Differentiation”

Mutant MK6a transgenes in mice cause blistering, hair loss, and potential human alopecia.

Adaptations in the Structure and Innervation of Follicle-Sinus Complexes to an Aquatic Environment as Seen in the Florida Manatee (Trichechus Manatus Latirostris)

research Adaptations in the Structure and Innervation of Follicle-Sinus Complexes to an Aquatic Environment as Seen in the Florida Manatee (Trichechus Manatus Latirostris)

46 citations , July 2007 in “Journal of comparative neurology”

Manatee whiskers are specially adapted for touch in water.

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community Anybody else obsessively searching for pp405 and counting the days?

in Technology 70 upvotes 5 months ago

People are eagerly awaiting the release of PP405, a new hair loss treatment. Some are using minoxidil and finasteride in the meantime, but there are concerns about scams and unverified products.

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community PP405 Identity Research

in Research 292 upvotes 3 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.

community How to tell if finasteride is working for you

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 27 upvotes 10 months ago

Finasteride's effectiveness can be gauged by reduced hair shedding, but some users report it losing efficacy over time. Other treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and QR678, with mixed results.