research Genomewide Scan for Linkage Reveals Evidence of Several Susceptibility Loci for Alopecia Areata
Certain genes on chromosomes 6, 10, 16, and 18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
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120-150 / 1000+ resultsresearch The Vitamin D Receptor Is a Wnt Effector That Controls Hair Follicle Differentiation and Specifies Tumor Type in Adult Epidermis
Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth and could be used to treat certain skin tumors.
research The Many Faces of Calcineurin Inhibitor Toxicity—What the FK?
Calcineurin inhibitors, used in kidney transplants, can cause a wide range of side effects including kidney damage and other health issues.
research Visualizing Androgen Receptor Activity in Male and Female Mice
Androgen receptors are active in many tissues of both male and female mice, not just reproductive organs.
research Syndecan-1 Is Required to Maintain Intradermal Fat and Prevent Cold Stress
Syndecan-1 is essential for maintaining skin fat and preventing cold stress.
research Defining the Cellular Environment in the Organ of Corti Following Extensive Hair Cell Loss: A Basis for Future Sensory Cell Replacement in the Cochlea
The conclusion is that genetic differences affect how the cochlea heals after hair cell loss, which may challenge the creation of hearing loss treatments.
research A Subpopulation of Itch-Sensing Neurons Marked by Ret and Somatostatin Expression
Scientists found a specific group of itch-sensing nerve cells in mice important for feeling itch but not for sensing heat or touch.
research Vitamin D And Skin Diseases: A Review
Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo.
research The Cellular Basis of Mechanosensory Merkel-Cell Innervation During Development
BMP signaling is essential for the development of touch domes.
research The Impact of VDR Expression and Regulation In Vivo
VDR regulation varies by tissue and is crucial for its biological functions.
research Co-Factors of LIM Domains (Clims/Ldb/Nli) Regulate Corneal Homeostasis and Maintenance of Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Clim proteins are essential for maintaining healthy corneas and hair follicles.
research Impaired Hair Growth and Wound Healing in Mice Lacking Thyroid Hormone Receptors
Thyroid hormone receptors are essential for hair growth and wound healing.
research Health Survey of Boreal Caribou (Rangifer Tarandus Caribou) in Northeastern British Columbia, Canada
Boreal caribou in northeastern British Columbia have significant health issues, including infections, tick infestations, and mineral deficiencies.
research New Developments in the Molecular Treatment of Ichthyosis: Review of the Literature
New treatments for ichthyosis, like protein replacement and gene therapy, show promise and may become standard care.
research The Transient Role of Calcium and Vitamin D During the Developmental Hair Follicle Cycle
Vitamin D and calcium are essential for normal hair growth.
research Restoration of Spermatogenesis and Male Fertility Using an Androgen Receptor Transgene
Scientists restored fertility in male mice lacking a key fertility gene by using a modified gene.
research The Mouse Hairy Ears Mutation Exhibits an Extended Growth (Anagen) Phase in Hair Follicles and Altered Hoxc Gene Expression in the Ears
The mouse hairy ears mutation causes longer ear hair due to changes in gene expression.
research Mammary Cells with Active Wnt Signaling Resist ErbB2-Induced Tumorigenesis
Cells with active Wnt signaling are less likely to turn into cancer when exposed to a cancer-causing gene.
research Challenges in Treatment of Patients With Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Treating non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is complex because the benefits of hormone treatment must be weighed against potential health risks.
research Uncharted Waters: The Impact of NGS and Machine Learning on Forensic Science
New DNA analysis and machine learning are advancing forensic science, improving accuracy and expanding into non-human applications.
research Steroidogenic Factor-1 Lineage Origin of Skin Lesions in Carney Complex Syndrome
Skin lesions in Carney Complex are caused by a gene change in some skin cells that leads to increased pigmentation and may lead to tumors.
research Sequence Variation in Caprine KRTAP6-2 Affects Cashmere Fiber Diameter
Different versions of the KRTAP6-2 gene in goats can lead to thinner cashmere fibers.
research Trailing the Path to Preventive Oncology
Preventing cancer involves lifestyle changes, vaccinations, early screening, and understanding cancer's molecular basis.
research Role of Dermal Factors Involved in Regulating the Melanin and Melanogenesis of Mammalian Melanocytes in Normal and Abnormal Skin
Dermal factors are crucial in regulating melanin production in skin.
research Dihydrotestosterone Induces Arterial Stiffening in Female Mice
Dihydrotestosterone makes arteries stiffer in female mice by reducing estrogen receptor expression.
research The Feasibility and Utility of Hair Follicle Sampling to Measure FMRP and FMR1 mRNA in Children With or Without Fragile X Syndrome: A Pilot Study
Hair follicle sampling is a practical method for measuring biomarkers in children with and without Fragile X syndrome.
research Isolation, Structural Elucidation, and Therapeutic Potentials of Root of Cucurbita Pepo
Pumpkin roots contain compounds like Alpha-spinasterol, squalene, and palmitic acid, which may have health benefits like reducing depression, treating certain cancers, and having antibacterial properties.
research Lack of the Vitamin D Receptor Is Associated with Reduced Epidermal Differentiation and Hair Follicle Growth
Vitamin D Receptor is crucial for normal skin and hair growth.
research Vitamin D Receptor, UVR, and Skin Cancer: A Potential Protective Mechanism
Vitamin D receptor may help protect against UV-induced skin cancer.
research DNA Damage-Inducible Transcript 4 Is an Innate Surveillant of Hair Follicular Stress in Vitamin D Receptor Knockout Mice and a Regulator of Wound Re-Epithelialization
Vitamin D receptor is important for regulating hair growth and wound healing in mice.