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complex carbohydrate storing energy in liver and muscles

Glycogen is a complex carbohydrate that serves as a primary form of energy storage in animals and humans. It is mainly stored in the liver and muscle tissues, where it can be quickly broken down into glucose to meet the body's energy needs, especially during physical activity or between meals.

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PBX Homeobox 1 Enhances Hair Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cell Proliferation and Reprogramming Through Activation of the AKT/Glycogen Synthase Kinase Signaling Pathway and Suppression of Apoptosis

research PBX Homeobox 1 Enhances Hair Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cell Proliferation and Reprogramming Through Activation of the AKT/Glycogen Synthase Kinase Signaling Pathway and Suppression of Apoptosis

26 citations, August 2019 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy”

PBX1 helps hair stem cells grow and change by turning on certain cell signals and preventing cell death, which may be useful for hair regrowth treatments.

Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis Linn. Petals Modulate Glycogen Metabolism and Glucose Homeostasis Signaling Pathway in Streptozotocin-Induced Experimental Diabetes

research Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis Linn. Petals Modulate Glycogen Metabolism and Glucose Homeostasis Signaling Pathway in Streptozotocin-Induced Experimental Diabetes

10 citations, November 2015 in “Plant Foods for Human Nutrition”

Hibiscus petals helped control blood sugar and improve liver and pancreas health in diabetic rats.

Vitamin B12 Activates the Wnt-Pathway in Human Hair Follicle Cells by Induction of Beta-Catenin and Inhibition of Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3 Transcription

research Vitamin B12 Activates the Wnt-Pathway in Human Hair Follicle Cells by Induction of Beta-Catenin and Inhibition of Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3 Transcription

4 citations, January 2011 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications”

Vitamin B12 may promote hair growth by affecting certain cell processes.

research Glycogen Metabolism and Cori Cycle in Human Hair Follicles

September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Human hair follicles have a unique way of using energy and might use the Cori cycle; blocking CCR5 could help treat hair loss.

research Glycogen Content of Tissues During Healing of Skin Wounds in Albino Mice

February 1956 in “Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine”

Glycogen levels in mouse skin drop after injury but increase during healing, returning to normal within a month.

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community AGA responded to steroid shots? Biopsy wrong? Please help!

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A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oral minoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hair loss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.

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Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

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