research The Human Skin as a Hormone Target and an Endocrine Gland
Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
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810-840 / 1000+ results research Two Mechanisms Regulate Keratin K15 Expression in Keratinocytes: Role of PKC/AP-1 and FOXM1 Mediated Signaling
Keratin 15 expression in skin cells is regulated by two mechanisms involving PKC/AP-1 and FOXM1.
research Expression of the Orphan Protein Plet-1 During Trichilemmal Differentiation of Anagen Hair Follicles
Plet-1 protein helps hair follicle cells move and stick to tissues.
research New Effects of Caffeine on Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH)-Induced Stress Along the Intrafollicular Classical Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis (CRH-R1/2, IP3-R, ACTH, MC-R2) and the Neurogenic Non-HPA Axis (Substance P, p75NTR and TrkA) in Ex Vivo Human Male Androgenetic Scalp Hair Follicles
Caffeine may help reduce stress-induced hair loss.
research HaCaT-Conditioned Medium Supplemented with Small Molecule Inhibitors SB431542 and CHIR99021 and Growth Factor PDGF-AA Prevents the Dedifferentiation of Dermal Papilla Cells In Vitro
A mix of specific inhibitors and a growth factor helps keep hair growth cells from losing their properties in the lab.
research Epidermal Stem Cells in Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine
Epidermal stem cells show promise for treating orthopedic injuries and diseases.
research Prevalence Of Cobalt In The Environment And Its Role In Biological Processes
Cobalt is important for health but too much or too little can cause health problems, and its environmental buildup is a concern.
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 Immune Privilege Collapse And Alopecia Development: Is Stress A Factor
Stress may trigger hair loss by affecting immune protection in hair follicles.
research A Kindred With Mutant IKAROS and Autoimmunity
A mutation in the IKZF1 gene causes immune system overactivity, linked to autoimmune diseases like lupus.
research Are Sex Hormones Promising Candidates to Explain Sex Disparities in the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone may affect COVID-19 severity differently in men and women, potentially influencing prevention and treatment strategies.
research Thymic Mesenchymal Cells Have a Distinct Transcriptomic Profile
Thymic mesenchymal cells have unique gene expression that supports their specific functions in the thymus.
research Elevated Ornithine Decarboxylase Activity Promotes Skin Tumorigenesis by Stimulating the Recruitment of Bulge Stem Cells but Not via Toxic Polyamine Catabolic Metabolites
Increased ODC activity leads to skin tumors by recruiting stem cells, not by toxic byproducts.
research The Importance of Basonuclin 2 in Adult Mice and Its Relation to Basonuclin 1
Basonuclin 2 is vital for the development of facial bones, hair follicles, and male germ cells in adult mice, and its absence can lead to dwarfism and abnormal follicles.
research MAIT Cells in COVID-19: Heroes, Villains, or Both?
MAIT cells may help fight COVID-19 but also contribute to severe inflammation.
research Sex Hormones in SARS-CoV-2 Susceptibility: Key Players or Confounders?
Sex hormones' effects on COVID-19 are unclear and more research is needed to understand their potential as treatment.
research The Origins of Skin Diversity: Lessons From Dermal Fibroblasts
New research shows that skin diversity is influenced by different types of dermal fibroblasts and their development, especially involving the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
research Osteogenic Potential of Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Adipose Tissue, Bone Marrow, and Hair Follicle Outer Root Sheath in a 3D Crosslinked Gelatin-Based Hydrogel
Stem cells from hair follicles in a special gel show strong potential for bone regeneration.
research Skin Fibroblast Functional Heterogeneity in Health and Disease
Different types of skin fibroblasts have unique roles in skin health and disease.
research Fissistigma Oldhamii (Hemsl.) Merr.: Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Aspects
Fissistigma oldhamii has compounds that help with pain, inflammation, and other health issues.
research New Frontiers in CRISPR/Cas9 Delivery Systems for Gene Editing
Efficient delivery systems are needed for the clinical use of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing.
research Citrullinome of Porphyromonas Gingivalis Outer Membrane Vesicles: Confident Identification of Citrullinated Peptides
Citrullinated proteins from Porphyromonas gingivalis may contribute to rheumatoid arthritis.
research Integrin Beta 1 Establishes Liver Microstructure and Modulates Transforming Growth Factor Beta During Liver Development and Regeneration
Integrin β1 is crucial for liver structure and function, preventing fibrosis.
research Reprogramming Adult Dermis to a Neonatal State Through Epidermal Activation of Beta-Catenin
Activating a protein called β-catenin in adult skin can make it behave like young skin, potentially helping with skin aging and hair loss.
research LL-37 Stimulates the Functions of Adipose-Derived Stromal/Stem Cells via Early Growth Response 1 and the MAPK Pathway
LL-37 helps stem cells grow and move, aiding tissue regeneration and hair growth.
research Dermal Adipose Tissue Secretes HGF to Promote Human Hair Growth and Pigmentation
Fat under the skin releases HGF which helps hair grow and gain color.
research Concise Review: Human Dermis as an Autologous Source of Stem Cells for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Human skin can provide stem cells for tissue repair and regeneration, but there are challenges in obtaining and growing these cells safely.
research Role of Janus Kinase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Janus kinase inhibitors show promise in treating alopecia areata but need better topical formulations.
research Development and Maintenance of Epidermal Stem Cells in Skin Appendages
Epidermal stem cells create and maintain skin structures like hair and nails through specific signaling pathways and vary by location and function.
research Advancing Regenerative Cellular Therapies in Non-Scarring Alopecia
Regenerative cellular therapies show promise for treating non-scarring hair loss but need more research.