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GlossaryProgesterone Receptor (PGR)

protein in cells that binds to the hormone progesterone

The Progesterone Receptor (PR) is a protein found inside cells that binds to the hormone progesterone. This receptor is crucial for regulating various reproductive processes, including the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. In the context of hair and alopecia, PRs can influence hair growth cycles and are a target for treatments aimed at conditions like androgenetic alopecia.

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Selected Variants of the Steroid-5-Alpha-Reductase Isoforms SRD5A1 and SRD5A2 and the Sex Steroid Hormone Receptors ESR1, ESR2, and PGR: No Association with Female Pattern Hair Loss Identified

research Selected Variants of the Steroid-5-Alpha-Reductase Isoforms SRD5A1 and SRD5A2 and the Sex Steroid Hormone Receptors ESR1, ESR2, and PGR: No Association with Female Pattern Hair Loss Identified

18 citations , February 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology”

No link found between specific genes and female pattern hair loss.

Outcome and Clinical-Biological Characteristics of Patients with Advanced Breast Cancer Undergoing Removal of Ovarian/Pelvic Metastases

research Outcome and Clinical-Biological Characteristics of Patients with Advanced Breast Cancer Undergoing Removal of Ovarian/Pelvic Metastases

2 citations , May 2012 in “Annals of Oncology”

Patients with advanced breast cancer and high hormone receptor levels who had surgery for ovarian/pelvic metastases lived longer, especially if they had high estrogen receptor levels.

research Progranulin, A Secreted Tumorigenesis And Dementia-Related Factor, Regulates Mouse Hair Growth

7 citations , December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

Progranulin overexpression leads to shorter, thinner hair and increased cell death in mouse hair follicles.

research Serum Progranulin and Insulin Resistance Evaluation in Male Androgenetic Alopecia Patients

March 2022 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences”

AGA patients have higher insulin resistance and serum progranulin levels, suggesting a link to metabolic issues.

research Factors Affecting the Implementation of Canal Blocking Development as a Fire Prevention Solution in River Village Tohor Regency

1 citations , March 2018 in “Policy and governance review”

Canal blocking development for fire prevention in Sungai Tohor is influenced by government rules, community involvement, public awareness, and local knowledge.

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community Good News, PP405 is out on Shopee

in Product 268 upvotes 3 weeks ago

A product called "PP405 Hair Follicle Serum" is being sold on Shopee, claiming to cure baldness without clinical trials or FDA approval, but users are skeptical and refer to it as "snake oil." Some users discuss testing the product's contents, while others share their experiences with hair loss treatments like finasteride.