research The Immune Response to COVID-19: Does Sex Matter?
Men and women get COVID-19 at similar rates, but men tend to get sicker and have a higher risk of dying, while women usually have stronger immune responses and vaccine reactions.
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research Nicotinic Acid Suppresses Sebaceous Lipid Synthesis of Human Sebocytes via Activating Hydroxycarboxylic Acid Receptor 2 (HCA2)
Nicotinic acid reduces excessive oil production in skin cells by activating a specific receptor, which could help treat acne.
research Toll-Like Receptor Function in Acute Wounds
Toll-like receptors are important for wound healing, but can slow it down in diabetic wounds.
research Sequence-Structure Based Phylogeny of GPCR Class A Rhodopsin Receptors
The research found how GPCR Class A Rhodopsin receptors are related and suggested possible substances they interact with.
research Sex Differences in SARS-CoV-2 Infection Rates and the Potential Link to Prostate Cancer
Men, especially older ones with health issues like prostate cancer, may have worse COVID-19 outcomes and could benefit from therapies targeting male hormones.
research Endocannabinoid-Like Molecule Oleoylethanolamide Promotes Sebaceous Lipid Synthesis
Oleoylethanolamide (OEA) safely boosts fat production in skin cells and may help treat dry skin and reduce inflammation.
research Comprehensive Transcriptome Profiling Between Balding and Non-Balding Scalp of Female Pattern Hair Loss in Asian
SFRP2 and PTGDS may be key factors in female hair loss.
research Commensal Microbes and Hair Follicle Morphogenesis Coordinately Drive Treg Migration into Neonatal Skin
Hair follicle development and microbes help regulatory T cells gather in newborn skin.
research Laser Capture Microdissection Reveals Transcriptional Abnormalities In Alopecia Areata Before, During, And After Active Hair Loss
Alopecia areata involves persistent gene abnormalities and immune activity, even in regrown hair, suggesting a risk of relapse.
research Wound Healing Impairment in Type 2 Diabetes Model of Leptin-Deficient Mice: A Mechanistic Systematic Review
Leptin-deficient mice, used as a model for Type 2 Diabetes, have delayed wound healing due to impaired contraction and other dysfunctional cellular responses.
research PPAR-γ Agonists and Their Role in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
PPAR-γ helps control skin oil glands and inflammation, and its disruption can cause hair loss diseases.
research Cell Population Dynamics in Wound-Induced Hair Follicle Neogenesis Model
Non-immune dermal cells dominate, epidermal cells increase after day 9, and certain immune cells persist beyond inflammation in wound-induced hair follicle regeneration.
research Mesenchymal Stem Cell Secretome: Toward Cell-Free Therapeutic Strategies in Regenerative Medicine
The secretions of mesenchymal stem cells could be used for healing without using the cells themselves.
research Alopecia Areata: A Review of Disease Pathogenesis
Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.
research Alopecia Areata: A Multifactorial Autoimmune Condition
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
research Tregs: Where We Are and What Comes Next?
The conclusion is that Treg-targeted therapies have potential, but more knowledge of Treg biology is needed for effective treatments, including for cancer.
research Regulatory T Cells: The Many Faces of Foxp3
Foxp3 is crucial for regulatory T cell function, and targeting these cells may help treat immune disorders.
research An Overview of JAK/STAT Pathways and JAK Inhibition in Alopecia Areata
Blocking JAK/STAT pathways can help treat hair loss from alopecia areata.
research Tissue Resident and Follicular Treg Cell Differentiation Is Regulated by CRAC Channels
CRAC channels are crucial for the development and function of specialized immune cells, preventing severe inflammation and autoimmune diseases.
research The Effects of Androgens on T Cells: Clues to Female Predominance in Autoimmune Liver Diseases
Androgens may influence T cells, contributing to higher autoimmune liver disease risk in women.
research The Influence of Interferon on Healthy and Diseased Skin
Type I interferons play a key role in the development of various skin diseases.
research Study of Gene Expression Alteration in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Evidence of Predominant Molecular Signaling Pathways
Hair loss involves immune responses, inflammation, and disrupted signaling pathways.
research Peripheral Blood Gene Expression in Alopecia Areata Reveals Molecular Pathways Distinguishing Heritability, Disease, and Severity
Blood tests can help understand the genetic differences in people with alopecia areata, including how severe it is and if it's inherited.
research Aberrant Inflammasome Activation as a Driving Force of Human Autoimmune Skin Disease
Faulty inflammasome activation may lead to autoimmune skin diseases and could be a target for new treatments.
research Novel Electroporation-Based Treatments for Breast Cancer
Electric pulse treatments for breast cancer show promise in being safer and more effective, with fewer side effects.
research Elevation of Circulating DNAs of Disease-Associated Cytokines in Serum Cell-Free DNA from Patients with Alopecia Areata
Higher levels of certain DNAs in blood may indicate hair follicle damage in alopecia areata patients.
research MTOR Signaling in Hair Follicle and Hair Diseases: Recent Progress
The mTOR signaling pathway is crucial for hair health and targeting it may lead to new hair loss treatments.
research Estrogen Induces VEGF Expression in Dermal Papilla Cells
Estrogen increases a growth factor in hair cells which might affect hair loss.
research Wound Healing: A Cellular Perspective
The document concludes that better targeted treatments are needed for wound healing, and single-cell technologies may improve cell-based therapies.
research Cutaneous and Mucosal Lichen Planus: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Subtypes, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Prognosis
Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.