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Glossary Phenol

toxic compound used as disinfectant, derived from benzene

Phenol, also known as carbolic acid, is a toxic, white crystalline solid that is commonly used as a disinfectant and antiseptic. It has a chemical structure consisting of a hydroxyl group (-OH) bonded to a benzene ring, making it an important precursor in the production of various industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

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research Sulfation of minoxidil by human liver phenol sulfotransferase

68 citations , September 1990 in “Biochemical Pharmacology”

This study found that minoxidil is bioactivated through sulfation by the phenol-sulfating form of phenol sulfotransferase in human liver.

research Cloning of the human phenol sulfotransferase gene family: three genes implicated in the metabolism of catecholamines, thyroid hormones and drugs

26 citations , February 1998 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions”

This review discusses recent molecular biology advances in the human phenol sulfotransferase gene family and reports no new results; the authors highlight its relevance for studies of endogenous and xenobiotic metabolism.

research Effect of bioclimatic area and season on phenolics and antioxidant activities of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) leaves

23 citations , March 2019 in “Journal of Essential Oil Research”

This study found a strong correlation between antioxidant activity and phenolic content in rosemary, influenced by bioclimatic and seasonal factors in different stages of Tunisia.

research Combinatorial Biosynthesis of Sulfated Benzenediol Lactones with a Phenolic Sulfotransferase from Fusarium graminearum PH-1

22 citations , December 2020 in “mSphere”

This study identified a fungal sulfotransferase enzyme, FgSULT1, from *Fusarium graminearum*, expanding the sulfotransferase superfamily and offering new biocatalytic methods for producing bioactive sulfates.

research Phenolsulphotransferase: localization in kidney during human embryonic and fetal development

18 citations , November 1994 in “Histochemical Journal”

This study explored the localization of phenolsulphotransferase in human embryonic and fetal kidneys, finding distinct patterns of PST immunoreactivity in developing mesonephric and metanephric structures over time.

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community What is the consensus on topical tretinoin mono therapy?

in Research/Science 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of topical tretinoin as a monotherapy for hair loss, with users suggesting it may not be as effective as minoxidil or finasteride. The original poster is considering other options like a phenol peel and is concerned about the risks of derma rolling.

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