research Is Dehydroepiandrosterone a Hormone?
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.
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research Morpho-Regulation of Ectodermal Organs
Modulating BMP activity changes the number, size, shape, and type of ectodermal organs.
research Structure of Human Type II 5 Alpha-Reductase Gene
The human type II 5α-reductase gene, linked to certain male health conditions, has a specific structure and low similarity to other related genes.
research Mutant Laboratory Mice With Abnormalities in Hair Follicle Morphogenesis, Cycling, and Structure: Annotated Tables
Mutant mice help researchers understand hair growth and related genetic factors.
research Structure of Human Type II 5 Alpha-Reductase Gene
The human type II 5α-reductase gene has a specific structure important for understanding certain medical conditions.
research The Naked Truth: Sphynx and Devon Rex Cat Breed Mutations in KRT71
Sphynx cats are hairless and Devon Rex cats have curly hair due to specific genetic mutations.
research Folliculin, the Product of the Birt-Hogg-Dube Tumor Suppressor Gene, Interacts with the Adherens Junction Protein p0071 to Regulate Cell-Cell Adhesion
The protein folliculin, involved in a rare disease, works with another protein to control how cells stick together and their organization, and changes in this interaction can lead to disease symptoms.
research Human Hair Keratin-Associated Proteins
Hair keratin-associated proteins are essential for strong hair, with over 80 genes showing specific patterns and variations among people.
research The Paradox of p53: What, How, and Why?
The p53 protein has complex, sometimes contradictory functions, including tumor suppression and promoting cell survival.
research Finasteride Use in the Male Infertility Population: Effects on Semen and Hormone Parameters
Finasteride can reduce fertility in some men, but stopping it increases sperm count.
research Congenital Hair Loss Disorders: Rare, But Not Too Rare
Some hair loss disorders are caused by genetic mutations affecting hair growth.
research Minoxidil Exerts Different Inhibitory Effects on Gene Expression of Lysyl Hydroxylase 1, 2, and 3: Implications for Collagen Cross-Linking and Treatment of Fibrosis
Minoxidil affects collagen-related genes, potentially helping treat fibrosis.
research Single-Strand DNA Breaks in Human Hair Root Cells Exposed to Mobile Phone Radiation
Mobile phone radiation can cause DNA damage in human hair root cells.
research Evaluation of the Predictive Capacity of DNA Variants Associated with Straight Hair in Europeans
Certain DNA variants can predict straight hair in Europeans but are not highly specific.
research FOXN1 Deficiency: From the Discovery to Novel Therapeutic Approaches
New treatments for immune disorders caused by FOXN1 deficiency are promising.
research Differential Diagnosis of Hair Loss in Children
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.
research Genetic Variants Associated with Hyperandrogenemia in PCOS Pathophysiology
Certain genetic variations are linked to increased androgen levels in PCOS, but more research is needed to understand these connections fully.
research Fatty Acids and Related Lipid Mediators in the Regulation of Cutaneous Inflammation
Certain fats in the skin help control inflammation and health, and changing these fats through diet or supplements might treat skin inflammation.
research Unveiling the Roots of Monogenic Genodermatoses: Genotrichoses as a Paradigm
New gene identification techniques have improved the understanding and classification of inherited hair disorders.
research Cholesterol Homeostasis: Links to Hair Follicle Biology and Hair Disorders
Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.
research Hair Keratin KRT81 Is Expressed in Normal and Breast Cancer Cells and Contributes to Their Invasiveness
The hair keratin gene KRT81 is found in both normal and breast cancer cells and helps them invade surrounding tissues.
research Common Variants in the Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin Gene Influence SHBG Levels in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Certain SHBG gene variants, like rs727428, are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.
research Alopecia Areata: Pathogenesis, Genetic Factors, and Treatments Using Mouse Models
The document concludes that ongoing research using animal models is crucial for better understanding and treating Alopecia Areata.
research Structural and Biochemical Changes Underlying a Keratoderma-Like Phenotype in Mice Lacking Suprabasal AP1 Transcription Factor Function
Inhibiting AP1 in mice skin causes structural changes and weakens the skin barrier.
research Genetics of Structural Hair Disorders
The document concludes that over 500 genes are linked to hair disorders and this knowledge is important for creating new treatments.
research Skin Diseases Due to Endocrine Alterations
Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.
research Exome-Wide Age-Of-Onset Analysis Reveals Exonic Variants In ERN1 And SPPL2C Associated With Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers found two new genetic variants linked to Alzheimer's disease.
research Evaluating the Antioxidant Effects of Human Hair Protein Extracts
Human hair protein extracts can protect skin cells from oxidative stress.
research Keratin 71 Mutations: From Water Dogs to Woolly Hair
A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.
research Alopecia Areata Universalis After Phenobarbital-Induced Anticonvulsant Hypersensitivity Syndrome
A 3-year-old boy lost all his hair due to a rare reaction to phenobarbital, but it grew back after steroid treatment.