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Glossary Long-Evans rats

are black and white laboratory rats used in research

Long-Evans rats are a strain of laboratory rats known for their distinctive black and white coloring. They are commonly used in research due to their docile nature and are particularly valuable in studies related to behavior, endocrinology, and neuroscience.

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research The Effects of Perinatal Androgen Deprivation on Locomotor Activity in Male Rats

1 citations , April 2015 in “The FASEB Journal”

This study found that perinatal androgen deprivation in male rats increased serum estrogen levels and enhanced exploratory behavior, indicating that elevated estrogen may affect brain sex differentiation and related behaviors.

research The Effects of Perinatal Androgen Deprivation on Body Weight and Spatial Working Memory in Male Rats

April 2015 in “The FASEB Journal”

This study observed that perinatal androgen deprivation in male rats increased serum estrogen levels, which was associated with improved spatial working memory and increased body weight.

research The Effect of Perinatal Blockade of Androgen Receptors on the Expression of Hypothalamic Estrogen Receptor‐a and Sexual Motivation in Male Rats

April 2016 in “The FASEB Journal”

This study found that blocking androgen receptors in male rats during the perinatal period led to permanently increased estrogen and ER-a expression in the hypothalamus, affecting sexual preference in adulthood.

research Amphetamine and N-Acetylamphetamine Incorporation into Hair: An Investigation of the Potential Role of Drug Basicity in Hair Color Bias*

65 citations , May 2001 in “Journal of Analytical Toxicology”

This study found that amphetamine was preferentially incorporated into black hair compared to white hair in Long-Evans rats, suggesting a role for drug basicity in hair color-based drug incorporation.

research The neurosteroidogenic enzyme 5α-reductase modulates the role of D1 dopamine receptors in rat sensorimotor gating

49 citations , September 2015 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology”

This study suggests that the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride modulates sensorimotor gating in rats by affecting D1 and D3 receptors, but not D2 receptors, with varying effects based on genetic strain.

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community Surprise Hair Loss Breakthrough: A Sugar Gel Sparks Robust Regrowth

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A sugar gel is claimed to spark hair regrowth, but users express skepticism, noting that minoxidil and finasteride remain the most effective treatments. Many users joke about frequent "breakthroughs" that work on rats but not humans, and some mention the potential of PP405 as a future treatment.

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in Progress Pictures 150 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of minoxidil and dermarolling, with suggestions to add finasteride for better long-term results. The user shares progress after two months of using topical minoxidil twice daily and dermarolling once a week, while considering starting finasteride.

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