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    Glossary Enzyme Inhibition

    reduction or cessation of enzyme activity by specific molecules

    Enzyme inhibition refers to the process by which the activity of an enzyme is reduced or stopped. This can occur through various mechanisms, such as competitive inhibition, where an inhibitor molecule competes with the substrate for the active site, or non-competitive inhibition, where the inhibitor binds to a different part of the enzyme, altering its shape and function. Understanding enzyme inhibition is crucial in fields like pharmacology and biochemistry, as it can influence drug design and metabolic regulation.

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      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 2 years ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

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       121 upvotes 6 years ago
      Finasteride is discussed for hair loss treatment, with opinions divided on its safety and effectiveness. Some consider natural remedies, but these may also affect hormones.

      community How to BECOME a RESPONDER to Fin/Dut if you are not responding

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      The conclusion of this conversation is that the user "DuckSeasonCamelSeasn" found that consuming grapefruit juice prior to taking finasteride or dutasteride helped them become a responder to the medications and regain hair growth. However, there are warnings about potential risks and interactions with other medications, so caution should be exercised.

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