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    GlossaryTranscription Co-activator

    protein that helps activate gene expression by binding to transcription factors

    A transcription co-activator is a protein that helps turn on the expression of specific genes by binding to transcription factors, which are proteins that directly interact with DNA. While co-activators do not bind to DNA themselves, they facilitate the assembly of the transcription machinery, enhancing the efficiency of gene transcription. This process is crucial for regulating various biological functions, including hair growth and the response to conditions like alopecia.

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      The JAK/STAT signaling pathway: from bench to clinic

      research The JAK/STAT signaling pathway: from bench to clinic

      489 citations ,   November 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy”
      The JAK/STAT pathway is important in cell processes and disease, and JAK inhibitors are promising for treating related conditions.
      Targeting the Wnt pathways for therapies

      research Targeting the Wnt pathways for therapies

      112 citations ,   January 2014 in “Molecular and cellular therapies”
      Blocking the Wnt pathway could lead to new treatments for cancer and tissue repair but requires careful development to avoid side effects.
      The Role of Smads in Skin Development

      research The Role of Smads in Skin Development

      59 citations ,   April 2008 in “˜The œjournal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”
      Smad-4 and Smad-7 are key in hair follicle development, with other Smads being less important.
      Biology of melanocytes in mammals

      research Biology of melanocytes in mammals

      3 citations ,   November 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology”
      Melanocytes are important for skin and hair color and protect the skin from UV damage.
      Wnt signaling: the good and the bad

      research Wnt signaling: the good and the bad

      48 citations ,   July 2008 in “Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica”
      Wnt signaling is important for development and cell regulation but can cause diseases like cancer when not working properly.

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      community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  38 upvotes   1 year ago
      HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.

      community Adrogens and Covid-19

      in Treatment  7 upvotes   3 years ago
      The possible increased risk of severe Covid-19 cases in men due to higher androgen levels, and how taking medications such as finasteride, dutasteride, spironolactone, enzalutamide, or canabidiol might help mitigate the severity of the disease.

      community What's your option on complementary treatment

      in Product  3 upvotes   2 months ago
      The conversation discusses complementary treatments for hair loss while using finasteride and minoxidil, including scalp massagers, scrubs, coconut oil, and vitamin supplements. The user seeks opinions on these additional treatments.

      community I want to sacrifice my hair in the name of science

      in Chat  12 upvotes   1 year ago
      The conversation discusses various theories of hair loss, including DHT sensitivity and genetic factors, with the user willing to use themselves for research due to having a hair loss gene but different hair loss patterns compared to their brothers. Specific treatments were not mentioned in the provided text.