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    Glossary Prostaglandins

    group of lipid compounds with hormone-like effects in the body

    Prostaglandins are a group of lipid compounds that are derived from fatty acids and have hormone-like effects in the body. They play a crucial role in various physiological processes, including inflammation, blood flow, the formation of blood clots, and the induction of labor. Prostaglandins are also involved in the regulation of hair growth and can influence conditions like alopecia.

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    1. Divergent proliferation patterns of distinct human hair follicle epithelial progenitor niches in situ and their differential responsiveness to prostaglandin D2 Scientific Reports · 2017 · 21 citations
    2. Biochemical and Structural Characteristics, Gene Regulation, Physiological, Pathological and Clinical Features of Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase as a Multifunctional Lipocalin Frontiers in Physiology · 2021 · 18 citations
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    4. Expression of NAD+dependent 15-hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase and protection of prostaglandins in human hair follicle Experimental Dermatology · 2008 · 11 citations
    5. Simultaneous determination of androgens and prostaglandins in human urine using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry Journal of Chromatography B · 2019 · 10 citations
    6. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors and prostaglandin analogues in dermatology: A comprehensive review Dermatologic Therapy · 2020 · 9 citations
    7. Understanding the role of prostaglandin E2 in regulating human platelet activity in health and disease Thrombosis Research · 2015 · 35 citations
    8. After Skin Wounding, Noncoding dsRNA Coordinates Prostaglandins and Wnts to Promote Regeneration Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2017 · 27 citations
    9. No genetic support for a contribution of prostaglandins to the aetiology of androgenetic alopecia British Journal of Dermatology · 2013 · 7 citations
    10. Prostaglandin D2 Inhibits Wound-Induced Hair Follicle Neogenesis through the Receptor, Gpr44 Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2012 · 68 citations
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    1. Latanoprost Prostaglandin eye drop used for glaucoma
    2. Bimatoprost Prostaglandin eye drop used for glaucoma and eyelash growth
    3. Minoxidil Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet
    4. Cetirizine Antihistamine allergy medicine