January 2008 in “OhioLink ETD Center (Ohio Library and Information Network)” The study investigated the molecular mechanism behind the tissue-selectivity of selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) by analyzing the conformation of the androgen receptor (AR) using various techniques. Despite initial challenges with biotinylation, further analysis revealed ligand-specific cofactors, notably identifying nuclear receptor corepressor (NCoR) exclusively in SARM-treated samples. This was confirmed by observing a higher degree of AR-SARM/NCoR association compared to AR-DHT/NCoR. Additionally, differences in cytoplasmic-nuclear transport and nuclear foci formation between AR-SARM and AR-DHT were noted. The findings suggested that AR-SARM complexes have distinct structural and functional properties, providing insights into the SARM tissue-selective mechanism and potential research directions.
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July 2013 in “European Journal of Oral Sciences” A new PAX9 gene mutation causes missing teeth and hair problems, but not skin or nail issues.
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February 2016 in “American Journal of Pathology” The genes OVOL1 and OVOL2 are important for hair growth and may be involved in a type of skin tumor.
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January 2022 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is important for body functions and diseases, and targeting it may treat conditions like cancer, but with safety challenges.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Lef1 helps stem cells become hair cells by interacting with specific signaling pathways.