research The Emerging Structural Pharmacology of ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channels
KATP channels are important for energy balance and are targeted by drugs for diabetes, hypoglycemia, hypertension, and hair loss.
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research Rapid Characterization of the Functional and Pharmacological Consequences of Cantú Syndrome KATP Channel Mutations in Intact Cells
Kir6.1 mutations in Cantú syndrome increase channel sensitivity and hyperpolarization, while SUR2B mutations do not.
research Anti-Invasive Effects of Minoxidil on Human Breast Cancer Cells: Combination with Ranolazine
Minoxidil and ranolazine together can reduce the spread of certain breast cancer cells.
research The ATP Sensitive Potassium Channel (KATP) Is a Novel Target for Migraine Drug Development
Blocking the KATP channel may help treat migraines.
research Novel and Established Potassium Channel Openers Stimulate Hair Growth In Vitro: Implications for Their Modes of Action in Hair Follicles
Potassium channel openers like minoxidil help hair grow by acting on hair follicles.
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5 / 13 resultscommunity Meta analysis of minoxidil only vs 5AR inhibitors
Oral dutasteride is the most effective for hair regrowth, followed by oral finasteride and minoxidil. Topical finasteride combined with minoxidil is recommended for those avoiding systemic DHT reduction.
community Why is the general consensus that if you can’t tolerate 5AR Inhibitors you’re “cooked”?
Alternatives to finasteride for hair loss include minoxidil, alfatrodial, fluridil, pyrilutamide, and Nizoral. These treatments may not be as effective as finasteride but can help slow hair loss progression.
community Minoxidil is NOT an Anti-androgen. No.
Minoxidil is not an anti-androgen; it is a growth stimulator and does not lower DHT like finasteride or dutasteride. Minoxidil can cause side effects like facial swelling and anxiety due to its vasodilator properties.
community The mechanism of androgenic alopecia
DHT may inhibit hair growth by affecting mitochondrial function, leading to hair follicle miniaturization. Treatments like minoxidil and PP405 may promote hair growth by altering metabolic pathways, potentially counteracting DHT's effects.
community Creatine is the opposite of minoxidil !
Creatine may counteract minoxidil's hair growth effects by closing potassium ATP channels, potentially leading to hair loss in predisposed individuals. Despite anecdotal reports, there is no conclusive evidence linking creatine to hair loss.