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Glossary Intercellular Adhesion Molecule 1

protein aiding white blood cells in adhering to vessel walls

Intercellular Adhesion Molecule 1 (ICAM-1), also known as CD54, is a protein found on the surface of cells that plays a crucial role in the immune response. It helps white blood cells stick to and move through the walls of blood vessels to reach sites of infection or injury. This molecule is important in inflammation and can be involved in various diseases, including autoimmune disorders and cancer.

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research Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 and Hair Follicle Regression

29 citations , April 2000 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry”

This study found that ICAM-1 expression in murine skin is developmentally regulated and crucial for skin and hair follicle remodeling beyond its recognized role in immune responses.

Oral Contraceptive Pill Treatment Alters Gene Expression of Inflammatory Markers in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Women

research Oral contraceptive pill (OCP) treatment alters the gene expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) women compared to drug-naive PCOS women

2 citations , February 2023 in “BMC women's health”

In this study, oral contraceptive use in women with PCOS increased the expression of certain inflammatory gene markers, which were positively associated with metabolic abnormalities.

research Localization of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 in middle ear cholesteatoma

13 citations , November 1995 in “European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology”

research Detection of Functionally Active Melanocortin Receptors and Evidence for an Immunoregulatory Activity of α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone in Human Dermal Papilla Cells

60 citations , August 2005 in “Endocrinology”

This study suggests that αMSH may play a regulatory role in human dermal papilla cells, potentially influencing immune and inflammatory responses in hair follicles, which could contribute to inflammatory alopecia.

research Expression of melanocortin receptors on cutaneous fibroblastic cells – collagen and beyond

1 citations , January 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology”

This study found that α-MSH may suppress IFN-γ-driven upregulation of ICAM-1 in human dermal fibroblasts, suggesting potential roles for melanocortins in inflammatory skin disorders beyond collagen synthesis effects.

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community Why Fin/Dut Isn't Working for You GPR133: a new hairloss mechanism + Steroid Hair Loss Deep Dive

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Hair loss may be linked to the GPR133 receptor, independent of the androgen receptor pathway. Treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and KX-826 show varying results, with hair loss persisting due to high testosterone and GPR133's role.

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learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

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