research Differential Expression and Functionality of ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters in the Human Hair Follicle
Certain transporters are found in human hair follicles and may affect hair growth and loss.
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30 / 139 results research Early Onset Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Case-Control Study for Analyzing Clinical Features and Genetic Variants
Early onset female hair loss is linked to lower hair density, scalp issues, and certain genetic factors.
research Role of Cholesterol Sulfate in Epidermal Structure and Function: Lessons from X-Linked Ichthyosis
Cholesterol sulfate buildup due to a genetic mutation disrupts the skin barrier, leading to the scaling skin seen in X-linked ichthyosis.
research Methotrexate in Dermatology
Methotrexate is a key, cost-effective drug for skin conditions, but requires careful monitoring for side effects.
research Protection Against Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: Targeting ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters in the Hair Follicle
Increasing ABC transporters in hair follicles may prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
research Factors Associated With Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia: A Scoping Review
Early-onset baldness is linked to genetics, lifestyle, and can indicate higher risk for heart and metabolic diseases, and affects mental health.
research Severe Thiopurine-Induced Myelotoxicity and Hair Loss in Japanese Patients with NUDT15 Gene Variant: A Retrospective Case-Control Study
Screening for the NUDT15 gene variant can prevent severe side effects from thiopurine drugs in East-Asian people.
research Adverse Events Associated with Azathioprine Treatment in Korean Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients
Azathioprine caused side effects in over half of the Korean pediatric inflammatory bowel disease patients, requiring close monitoring.
research Immunohistochemical Analysis of the Mechanistic Target of Rapamycin and Hypoxia Signaling Pathways in Basal Cell Carcinoma and Trichoepithelioma
The study found that analyzing certain cell signaling pathways is not a reliable method to tell apart two types of skin tumors.
research Recent Advances in Understanding of the Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Hair Loss Diseases
New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
research Male-Pattern Hair Loss: Comprehensive Identification of the Associated Genes as a Basis for Understanding Pathophysiology
Male-pattern hair loss is largely influenced by genetics, with key genes identified.
research Cantú Syndrome Is Caused by Mutations in ABCC9
Cantú syndrome is caused by mutations in the ABCC9 gene.
research Role of the ABCA4 Gene Expression in the Clearance of Toxic Vitamin A Derivatives in Human Hair Follicle Stem Cells and Keratinocytes
The ABCA4 gene protects hair follicle stem cells from toxic vitamin A byproducts.
research Skin and Hair Abnormalities of Cantu Syndrome: A Congenital Hypertrichosis Due to a Genetic Alteration Mimicking the Pharmacological Effect of Minoxidil
Cantu syndrome, which causes excessive hair growth and skin issues, is due to a mutation in the ABCC9 gene, and understanding this could help develop new treatments for hair diseases.
research Genome-Wide Association Study in Japanese Females Identifies Fifteen Novel Skin-Related Trait Associations
Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
research Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum: Progress in Research Toward Treatment - Summary of the 2012 PXE International Research Meeting
Significant progress was made in understanding PXE, but effective treatments are still needed.
research Cantú Syndrome with Coexisting Familial Pituitary Adenoma
Cantú syndrome may be linked to pituitary adenomas.
research A Woman With Iatrogenic Androgenetic Alopecia Responding To Finasteride
EF and PXE not closely related.
research Decay of Skin-Specific Gene Modules in Pangolins
Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, leading to their unique scales and skin features.
research Convergent Decay of Skin-Specific Gene Modules in Pangolins
Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, showing complex skin evolution.
research Bridging Personal and Population in Excitability Diseases: Will Studies of Rare Diseases Bring Generalizable Mechanisms From Monogenic Channelopathies?
Studying rare genetic disorders can help us understand and treat common diseases better.
research Association of Systemic Involvement with Skin Morphology Assessed by Multiphoton Microscopy in Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
Skin changes in Pseudoxanthoma elasticum patients can indicate the severity of related health issues.
research Genetic Association of Wool Quality Characteristics in United States Rambouillet Sheep
Certain genetic markers linked to wool quality in Rambouillet sheep were identified, which can guide better breeding choices.
research Management of Cutaneous and Extracutaneous Side Effects of Smoothened Inhibitor Therapy for Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
The document concludes that side effects from Smoothened inhibitor drugs for skin cancer are reversible and can be managed with a team approach to maintain quality of life.
research Alopecia in Women Submitted to Childhood X-Ray Epilation for Tinea Capitis Treatment
Women treated with X-ray for scalp fungus as children had a higher chance of hair loss, especially with higher radiation doses and severe fungus infections.
research Rapid Characterization of the Functional and Pharmacological Consequences of Cantú Syndrome KATP Channel Mutations in Intact Cells
Kir6.1 mutations in Cantú syndrome increase channel sensitivity and hyperpolarization, while SUR2B mutations do not.
research K ATP Channels and Cardiovascular Disease
K_ATP channel gene mutations are linked to heart diseases, but more research is needed to understand the connection and treatment potential.
research The Emerging Structural Pharmacology of ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channels
KATP channels are important for energy balance and are targeted by drugs for diabetes, hypoglycemia, hypertension, and hair loss.
research KATP Channels in Zebrafish Cardiovascular System: A Model to Study Cantú Syndrome
Zebrafish with mutations similar to human Cantú Syndrome have heart cells with altered channel properties, making them a good model to study the condition.
research Improving Human Forensics Through Advances in Genetics, Genomics, and Molecular Biology
DNA profiling in forensics has improved, but predicting physical traits and ancestry from DNA has limitations and requires ethical consideration.