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    Glossary Parathyroid Hormone

    regulates blood calcium levels by acting on bones, kidneys, and intestines

    Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), also known as parathormone or parathyrin, is a hormone produced by the parathyroid glands, which are small glands located behind the thyroid in the neck. PTH plays a crucial role in regulating calcium levels in the blood by increasing calcium absorption in the intestines, releasing calcium from bones, and conserving calcium in the kidneys. This hormone is essential for maintaining bone health and proper functioning of the nervous and muscular systems.

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      Pharmacological Treatment of Alopecia

      research Pharmacological Treatment of Alopecia

      1 citations , October 2018 in “InTech eBooks”
      This chapter reviews current and emerging pharmacological treatments for alopecia, noting that the FDA's classification of alopecia as a cosmetic disease has limited drug development and led to off-label use of potentially dangerous compounds.

      research Hair & Cutaneous Development

      January 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
      The document presented various studies on hair and cutaneous development, revealing insights into hair biology and potential therapeutic targets for hair-related conditions. Key findings included the role of stem cells and their niches in hair regeneration, the impact of TACE/ADAM17 depletion on alopecia, and the expression of somatostatin in hair follicles. Research on genetic factors, such as CYLD mutants and P-cadherin, highlighted their importance in hair growth and pigmentation. Studies on hair aging identified genes involved in hair loss in women over 40. Additionally, the potential of keratinocyte precursors from iPS cells for hair follicle regeneration and the effectiveness of a parathyroid hormone analog in reversing chemotherapy-induced alopecia were explored. The document also discussed the role of cholesterol biosynthesis in cicatricial alopecia, the necessity of Wnt signaling for hair follicle initiation, and the effects of ATP-sensitive potassium channel blockers on hair growth. These findings collectively advanced the understanding of hair growth, alopecia treatment, and skin regeneration.

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