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    GlossaryCytotoxicity Assay

    measures how toxic a substance is to living cells

    A Cytotoxicity Assay is a laboratory test used to evaluate the toxicity of a substance on living cells. It measures how many cells survive after exposure to the substance, helping researchers determine the potential harmful effects of chemicals, drugs, or other agents. This test is crucial in drug development and safety assessments.

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      community Expectations control for SCUBE3

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      SCUBE3, a protein linked to hair growth in moles, was discovered over 25 years ago and is being developed by Amplifica for potential hair loss treatment. Concerns exist about SCUBE3's association with cancer, as it is a protein that promotes cell growth, which could potentially trigger cancer development if used for hair growth therapy.

      community I spoke to the Guy who did the Ru58841 (PSK-3841) research

      in Research/Science  290 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses RU58841, a compound for hair loss treatment, which was found to be effective in a 6-month trial but was not pursued due to financial issues or marketability concerns, not safety. Some users are considering crowdfunding to release the research data, while others discuss personal experiences and safety concerns with RU58841.

      community Pre Fin Bloodwork To Check Other Potential Issues

      in Chat  23 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user preparing to start finasteride for hair loss wanted to check for any abnormal bloodwork related to hair loss. They shared their blood test results and learned from another user that their doctor prescribed finasteride without any preliminary tests.