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GlossaryFasting Glucose (FBS)

measures blood sugar levels after not eating for 8 hours

Fasting Glucose, also known as Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) or Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), is a test that measures the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood after you have not eaten for at least 8 hours. This test is commonly used to diagnose diabetes and monitor blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes, providing critical information about how well the body is managing glucose.

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In Vitro Expansion of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Hepatocytes Using Purified Platelet-Derived Growth Factors: A Potential Therapeutic Modality for Liver Fibrosis

research In Vitro Expansion of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Hepatocytes Using Purified Platelet-Derived Growth Factors: A Potential Therapeutic Modality for Liver Fibrosis

April 2023 in “Egyptian journal of Immunology”

10% hPL is best for growing mesenchymal stem cells, while 10% FBS is best for hepatocytes.

research Industrial-Scale Processing of Activated Platelet-Rich Plasma from Specific Pathogen-Free Pigs and Its Effect on Promoting Human Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cell Cultivation

February 2017 in “Spectrum Research Repository (Concordia University)”

Porcine PRP can replace FBS and promote hair growth.

research Industrial-Scale Processing of Porcine Platelet-Rich Plasma and Its Promoting Effect on Human Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells

January 2015 in “Spectrum Research Repository (Concordia University)”

Porcine PRP can replace FBS and may promote hair growth.

Industrial-Scale Processing of Activated Platelet-Rich Plasma from Specific Pathogen-Free Pigs and Its Effect on Promoting Human Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cell Cultivation

research Industrial-Scale Processing of Activated Platelet-Rich Plasma from Specific Pathogen-Free Pigs and Its Effect on Promoting Human Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cell Cultivation

7 citations , December 2016 in “Journal of The Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers”

Pig blood plasma can be used to promote human hair growth and is a good alternative to the commonly used serum additive.

research The Five-Year Effects of Testosterone Replacement Therapy on Lipid Profile and Glucose Tolerance Among Hypogonadal Men in Japan: A Case Control Study

6 citations , January 2020 in “The Aging Male”

Testosterone replacement therapy improved blood sugar and fat levels without raising prostate cancer risk in Japanese men with low testosterone.

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community Is this the nuclear stack? Wanna go from NW3 to NW1 at the age of 23

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A user is considering an extensive hair loss treatment regimen including oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, tretinoin, microneedling, keto shampoo, laser comb, and PRP injections. Suggestions include simplifying the routine, possibly increasing minoxidil dosage, and considering alternatives like RU58841, while cautioning against using estrogen due to potential side effects.