research Melanocytes: The New Black
Melanocytes are crucial for skin pigmentation and can affect conditions like melanoma, vitiligo, and albinism, as well as hair color and hearing.
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research Neurosteroids, Neuroactive Steroids, and Symptoms of Affective Disorders
Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.
research Drug Discovery for Alopecia: Gone Today, Hair Tomorrow
Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
research Androgen Receptors And Their Biology
Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.
research MicroRNA/mRNA Regulatory Networks in the Control of Skin Development and Regeneration
MicroRNAs are crucial for controlling skin development and healing by regulating genes.
research Mutant Laboratory Mice With Abnormalities in Hair Follicle Morphogenesis, Cycling, and Structure: An Update
The document concludes that mouse models are crucial for studying hair biology and that all mutant mice may have hair growth abnormalities that require detailed analysis to identify.
research Primary Generalized Glucocorticoid Resistance And Hypersensitivity
The conclusion is that genetic changes in the glucocorticoid receptor can lead to conditions affecting stress response, immunity, and metabolism, requiring personalized treatment.
research Regulation of Melanocyte Stem Cells in the Pigmentation of Skin and Its Appendages: Biological Patterning and Therapeutic Potentials
Understanding how melanocyte stem cells work could lead to new treatments for hair graying and skin pigmentation disorders.
research Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Definitions, Contexts, Conflicts, Enigmas
The document concludes that anti-dsDNA antibodies are not unique to SLE and their use as indicators is doubtful, highlighting the need for better understanding and classification of the disease.
research The Androgen Receptor Gene Polyglycine Repeat Polymorphism Is Associated With Memory Performance In Healthy Chinese Individuals
Certain gene variations are linked to better memory in healthy Chinese women.
research Deciphering the Mesodermal Potency of Porcine Skin-Derived Progenitors by Microarray Analysis
Pig skin cells can turn into mesodermal cells but lose their ability to become neural cells.
research Knockdown of FOXA2 Impairs Hair-Inductive Activity of Cultured Human Follicular Keratinocytes
Reducing FOXA2 in skin cells lowers their ability to grow hair.
research Expanding Research and Development of Novel Agents for the Treatment and Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
No FDA-approved treatments for chemotherapy-induced hair loss existed in 2006; more research was needed.
research Design, Synthesis and Anti-Tumor Evaluation of Novel Thiohydantoin Congeners as Androgen Receptor Antagonists With In Vivo Study
A new compound, 3a, effectively fights prostate cancer better than finasteride.
research Hair Follicle-Specific Keratins And Their Diseases
Only a few hair-specific keratins are linked to inherited hair disorders.
research Atypical Hippocampal Glutamate Receptor Coupled to Phospholipase D Controlling Stretch-Sensitivity in Primary Mechanosensory Nerve Endings Is Homomeric Purely Metabotropic GluK2
A special receptor in sensory nerve endings helps control how they respond to stretching.
research Identification of the Keratin-Associated Protein 22-2 Gene in Capra Hircus and Its Association with Cashmere Traits
A new goat gene affects cashmere fiber thickness; certain variations can make the fibers coarser.
research Maternal Iron Status in Early Pregnancy and DNA Methylation in Offspring: An Epigenome-Wide Meta-Analysis
A mother's iron levels early in pregnancy can influence the DNA makeup of her child, potentially affecting the child's health.
research Semidominant Inheritance in Epidermolytic Ichthyosis
Epidermolytic ichthyosis can be inherited in a semidominant way with mild symptoms in carriers.
research Recent Advances in the Molecular Mechanisms Causing Primary Generalized Glucocorticoid Resistance
Mutations in the NR3C1 gene cause a rare condition that affects hormone signaling and can lead to various symptoms, with dexamethasone as a treatment option.
research Regulation of Feather Follicle Development and Msx2 Gene SNP Degradation in Hungarian White Goose
The Msx2 gene affects feather development in Hungarian white geese and a specific gene variation could indicate feather quality.
research Genetics of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis Suppurativa has genetic links, with certain gene mutations more common in patients and a third of cases having a family history.
research The Fate of Trichohyalin
Trichohyalin is modified by enzymes to form strong structures in hair cells.
research Reductive Stress Selectively Disrupts Collagen Homeostasis and Modifies Growth Factor-independent Signaling Through the MAPK/Akt Pathway in Human Dermal Fibroblasts
Reductive stress messes up collagen balance and alters cell signaling in human skin cells, which could help treat certain skin diseases.
research The Biological Actions of Dehydroepiandrosterone Involve Multiple Receptors
DHEA affects multiple receptors and may help with metabolic issues, but its safety and effectiveness in humans are unclear.
research Fibroblast State Switching Orchestrates Dermal Maturation and Wound Healing
Fibroblast state switching is crucial for skin healing and development.
research 46,XY DSD Due to Impaired Androgen Production
Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.
research Topobiology of Human Pigmentation: P-Cadherin Selectively Stimulates Hair Follicle Melanogenesis
P-cadherin is crucial for hair follicle pigmentation but not skin pigmentation.
research An Essential Role for RXRα in the Development of Th2 Responses
RXRα is crucial for proper immune response and links diet to immune function.
research Novel Mutations of the ABCA12, KRT1 and ST14 Genes in Three Unrelated Newborns Showing Congenital Ichthyosis
New genetic mutations linked to rare skin disorders were found in three newborns.