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Sandalore

Olfactory-receptor (OR2AT4) agonist on hair follicle keratinocytes.

Aliases (3)

synthetic sandalwood · ethyl 3-acetoxy-2-methylpentanoate-derived · OR2AT4 agonist

TYPICAL DOSE

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ROUTE

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CYCLE

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STORAGE

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Overview

What is Sandalore?

Olfactory-receptor (OR2AT4) agonist on hair follicle keratinocytes. Paus 2018 ex vivo paper showed anagen extension. No human in vivo RCT yet. Novel fourth-mechanism hair tool to watch.

What to Expect

Week 1
Tolerability and dose-response.
Week 2-4
Early effect window.
Week 4-8
Peak benefit assessment.
Week 8+
Cycle decision point.

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