research Sodium Metabisulfite: Effects on Ionic Currents and Excitotoxicity
Sodium metabisulfite increases sodium channel activity, leading to higher cell excitability and potential damage.
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research Vitamin D Receptor: New Assignments for an Already Busy Receptor
The vitamin D receptor is involved in multiple body functions beyond calcium regulation, including immune response and rapid reactions not related to gene activity.
research Multiple Cyclic Nucleotide-Gated Channels Coordinate Calcium Oscillations and Polar Growth of Root Hairs
Cyclic nucleotide-gated channels are crucial for proper root hair growth and calcium balance in plants.
research Minireview: Vitamin D Receptor: New Assignments for an Already Busy Receptor
The vitamin D receptor has many roles in the body beyond managing calcium, affecting the immune system, hair growth, muscles, fat, bone marrow, and cancer cells.
research Activation of Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid-3 Inhibits Human Hair Growth
Activating TRPV3 stops human hair growth.
research The Biological Effects of a Pulsed Electrostatic Field with Specific Reference to Hair Electrotrichogenesis
A pulsed electrical field safely and effectively increased hair growth.
research Potassium Channel Openers: Pharmacological and Clinical Aspects
Potassium channel openers could help treat cardiovascular diseases and asthma but require better targeting to specific tissues for effective use.
research A Receptor-Like Kinase Mediates Ammonium Homeostasis and Is Important for the Polar Growth of Root Hairs in Arabidopsis
The CAP1 gene helps control ammonium levels and is necessary for the proper growth of root hairs in Arabidopsis.
research Combined Drug Triads for Synergistic Neuroprotection in Retinal Degeneration
Using three different drugs together may better treat eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration.
research TRPV3 Ion Channel: From Gene to Pharmacology
The TRPV3 ion channel is important for skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin conditions.
research Activation of TRPV3 Regulates Inflammatory Actions of Human Epidermal Keratinocytes
TRPV3 in skin cells causes inflammation and cell death.
research Analysis of Various Factors Responsible for Hair Loss and Awareness Level in Delhi and the National Capital Region of India
Most people in the surveyed area experience hair loss, but they are not aware of the role of diet, iron, hormones, genetics, and possibly water quality in causing it.
research Critical Role of ATP-P2X7 Axis in UV-Induced Melanogenesis
ATP increases melanin production in skin after UV exposure, with the P2X7 receptor being crucial for this process.
research A Thallium-Based Screening Procedure to Identify Molecules That Modulate the Activity of Ca2+-Activated Monovalent Cation-Selective Channels
The conclusion is that a new test was created to find substances that affect specific ion channels, and it works well for drug discovery.
research In Focus In HCB: The Role Of Cholesterol Transporter Proteins In The Human Hair Cycle, The Epithelial-To-Mesenchymal Transition And Primary Cilia In Urothelial Cancers, The Impact Of Ovarian Hormones And Choriogonadotropin On Endometrial Cell Polarity Before Implantation, And The Effects Of Epidermal Maturation And UV-Irradiation On The Protein rCLCA2 In Rodent Keratinocytes And Skin
The May issue discussed publishing agreements and four studies on cholesterol in hair, cancer cell changes, hormones in the uterus, and skin protein effects.
research TRP Channels in Skin Biology and Pathophysiology
TRP channels in the skin are important for sensation and health, and targeting them could help treat skin disorders.
research Protective Cardiovascular and Renal Actions of Vitamin D and Estrogen
Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.
research Minoxidil: Mechanisms of Action on Hair Growth
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
research The Dynamics of the Skin’s Immune System
The skin has a complex immune system that is essential for protection and healing, requiring more research for better wound treatment.
research TRPA1 Modulates Mechanotransduction in Cutaneous Sensory Neurons
TRPA1 is crucial for mechanical sensitivity in skin sensory neurons.
research Adverse Side Effects of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Therapy: Persistent Diminished Libido, Erectile Dysfunction, and Depression in a Subset of Patients
Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.
research Severe Zinc Deficiency in Male and Female Rats
Zinc is crucial for growth and health in rats.
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 Historical and Current Adenosine Receptor Agonists in Preclinical and Clinical Development
The document concludes that adenosine receptor agonists have potential for treating various conditions, but only a few are approved due to challenges like side effects and the need for selective activation.
research Baiting Proteins with C60
C60 fullerenes can alter protein function and may help develop new disease inhibitors.
research Proteomic Tools for the Investigation of Human Hair Structural Proteins and Evidence of Weakness Sites on Hair Keratin Coil Segments
Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.
research Differential Inhibition by Tedisamil and Glibenclamide of the Responses to Cromakalim and Minoxidil Sulphate in Rat Isolated Aorta
Tedisamil and glibenclamide affect cromakalim and minoxidil sulphate differently in rat aorta.
research Comparison of the Effects of the K+-Channel Openers Cromakalim and Minoxidil Sulphate on Vascular Smooth Muscle
Cromakalim relaxes various blood vessels, while minoxidil sulphate is more selective; they likely act on different potassium channels.
research Minoxidil Opens Mitochondrial KATP Channels and Confers Cardioprotection
Minoxidil protects heart and improves recovery.
research A Monoallelic Two-Hit Mechanism in PLCD1 Explains the Genetic Pathogenesis of Hereditary Trichilemmal Cyst Formation
A specific gene change plus an additional mutation in the same gene cause hereditary trichilemmal cysts.