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Glossary Enzymes

specialized proteins that accelerate biochemical reactions in organisms

Enzymes are specialized proteins that act as catalysts in the body, speeding up chemical reactions that are essential for various biological processes. They are crucial for functions such as digestion, energy production, and DNA replication, and each enzyme is specific to a particular reaction or type of reaction.

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research BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF HAIR GROWTH FROM THE ASPECTS OF AGING AND ENZYME ACTIVITIES

46 citations , February 1983 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

This study observed that hair regrowth in mice was irregular and delayed more in older mice, with increased enzyme activities in hair re-growing areas compared to non-growing areas.

research Enzyme Treatment of Wool and Specialty Hair Fibers

35 citations , February 2006 in “Textile Research Journal”

This study found that xylanase and pectinase enzymes clean wool and specialty hair fibers as effectively as soap, without causing physical damage, whereas resinase was not effective.

research Enzyme Replacement Therapy Ameliorates Multiple Symptoms of Murine Homocystinuria

29 citations , December 2017 in “Molecular therapy”

This study found that enzyme replacement therapy in mice with a severe form of classical homocystinuria improved metabolic patterns and alleviated many clinical symptoms.

research Enzyme Typing of Human Hair Roots

27 citations , April 1978 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences”

This study explored the potential of using isoenzyme detection after electrophoresis to characterize human hair, though no new clinical results are reported.

Enzyme-Triggered On-Demand Release of a H2O2-Self-Supplying CuO2@Fe3O4 Nanoagent for Enhanced Chemodynamic Antimicrobial Therapy and Wound Healing

research Enzyme-triggered on-demand release of a H₂O₂-self-supplying CuO₂@Fe₃O₄ nanoagent for enhanced chemodyamic antimicrobial therapy and wound healing

17 citations , January 2024 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B”

In this study, researchers developed a hyaluronic acid-coated copper peroxide nano-antimicrobial system that demonstrated precise antimicrobial activity and accelerated wound healing by releasing reactive oxygen species in response to bacterial enzymes, in both laboratory and animal tests.

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community Increased liver enzymes from hairloss medications.

1 upvotes 8 months ago

Elevated liver enzymes were reported from taking finasteride and minoxidil. The doctor advised stopping oral minoxidil and taking finasteride every other day.

community What Determines Sulfotransferase Enzyme Levels In The Body?

in Minoxidil 7 upvotes 1 year ago

Some people have low sulfotransferase enzyme levels, affecting their response to minoxidil. Lifestyle factors, genetics, and diet, like MSM intake, might influence these enzyme levels.

community Increasing activity of the sult1a1 enzyme via alkalizing agent and tretinoin for better response to topical minoxidil

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 2 years ago

Increasing the sult1a1 enzyme on the scalp may improve response to topical minoxidil. The user suggests using a baking soda solution, DMSO, and tretinoin to enhance enzyme activity and minoxidil effectiveness.

community MinoxiBoost - SULT1A1 Enzyme booster journey

in Minoxidil 7 upvotes 2 years ago

The user has tried topical Minoxidil and oral Minoxidil for beard and scalp hair growth with minimal results, and has been on Finasteride for 7 months with stabilized scalp hair but no facial hair improvement. They are considering using a SULT1A1 enzyme booster to enhance results and are questioning its effectiveness without concurrent topical Minoxidil application.

community You may not have the enzyme for topical minoxidil to work - a rarely talked about impact

100 upvotes 11 months ago

Some people may not respond to topical minoxidil due to low SULT1A1 enzyme activity, but oral minoxidil can be effective. Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness, and some users prefer oral minoxidil despite side effects.

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Want to stop hormonal hair loss without touching your hormone levels? Procapil could block the enzyme doing the damage. Procapil's supplier describes it as inhibiting 5-alpha reductase at the scalp without changing hormone levels, but the published support is cell and animal work plus one small human study of a caffeine-plus-Procapil formula. It is a cosmetic ingredient, not an approved hair-loss treatment, and no trial has compared it with finasteride or minoxidil.

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