research 5α-Reductase Activity in the Prostate
Blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase can shrink the prostate and help treat enlarged prostate issues.
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research Overexpression of Activin A in the Skin of Transgenic Mice Reveals New Activities in Epidermal Morphogenesis, Dermal Fibrosis, and Wound Repair
Overexpression of activin A in mice skin causes skin thickening, fibrosis, and improved wound healing.
research Roles of Jumonji and Jumonji Family Genes in Chromatin Regulation and Development
Jumonji genes are important for development and their mutations can cause abnormalities, especially in the heart and brain.
research Spontaneous Tumor Regression in Keratoacanthomas Is Driven by Wnt/Retinoic Acid Signaling Cross-Talk
Skin tumor regression is helped by retinoic acid signaling blocking Wnt signaling.
research Polyamines and Hair: A Couple in Search of Perfection
Polyamines are important for hair growth, but more research is needed to understand their functions and treatment potential.
research Distinct Mechanisms Underlie Pattern Formation in the Skin and Skin Appendages
Different processes create patterns in skin and things like hair and feathers.
research Androgen Receptor Mutations and Polymorphisms in African American Prostate Cancer
African American men with prostate cancer have more androgen receptor mutations, which may lead to more aggressive cancer compared to Caucasian American men.
research Protective Effect of DA-9401 in Finasteride-Induced Apoptosis in Rat Testis: Inositol Requiring Kinase 1 and c-Jun N-Terminal Kinase Pathway
DA-9401 helps protect rat testis from finasteride damage.
research Expression of an Olfactomedin-Related Gene in Rat Hair Follicular Papilla Cells
FP-1 is a key protein in rat hair growth, active only during the growth phase.
research The Involvement of Androgens in Human Hair Growth
Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.
research Activation of the Integrated Stress Response in Human Hair Follicles
Blocking the Mitochondrial Pyruvate Carrier causes stress in hair follicles, which can be reduced by an ISR inhibitor.
research The Role of ATP-Dependent Chromatin Remodeling in the Control of Epidermal Differentiation and Skin Stem Cell Activity
ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling is crucial for skin development and stem cell function.
research Increased Copy Number of the TERT and TERC Telomerase Subunit Genes in Cancer Cells
Cancer cells often have more copies of TERT and TERC genes, which helps them grow and could affect patient outcomes.
research Expression of Calcium-Binding S100 Proteins A4 and A6 in Regions of the Epithelial Sac Associated with the Onset of Hair Follicle Regeneration
S100A4 and S100A6 proteins may activate stem cells for hair follicle regeneration and could be potential targets for hair loss treatments.
research DMBA/TPA Treatment Is Necessary for Basal Cell Carcinoma Formation from Patched Deficient Epidermal Cells in Ptch Flox/Flox CD4Cre +/- Mice
Genetic mutation and carcinogen treatment are both needed for skin cancer to develop in these specific mice.
research Cloning of Wrinkle-Free, a Previously Uncharacterized Mouse Mutation, Reveals Crucial Roles for Fatty Acid Transport Protein 4 in Skin and Hair Development
Fatty acid transport protein 4 is essential for skin and hair development.
research Vitamin D and Human Health: Lessons from Vitamin D Receptor Null Mice
Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.
research Innate Immunity Activation of Sebocyte Cells by Living Bacteria: Evidence of a Potential Immunosuppressive Effect of DHT
DHT may reduce inflammation caused by certain bacteria in skin cells.
research Identification of the Cell Lineage at the Origin of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma mostly starts from cells in the upper skin layers, not hair follicle stem cells.
research The Hair Follicle as an Estrogen Target and Source
Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
research Quantitative Single-Cell Approaches to Stem Cell Research
New single-cell analysis techniques are improving our understanding of stem cells and could help in treating diseases.
research Identification of a Secreted BMP Antagonist, Ectodin, Integrating BMP, FGF, and SHH Signals from the Tooth Enamel Knot
Ectodin integrates BMP, SHH, and FGF signals in developing ectodermal organs.
research Biology of the Wool Follicle: An Excursion into a Unique Tissue Interaction System Waiting to Be Rediscovered
The article concludes that the wool follicle is a valuable model for studying tissue interactions and has potential for genetic improvements in wool production.
research LncRNA H19 Overexpression Activates Wnt Signaling to Maintain the Hair Follicle Regeneration Potential of Dermal Papilla Cells
H19 boosts hair growth potential by activating Wnt signaling, possibly helping treat hair loss.
research The Genetics of Hair Shaft Disorders
The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
research Exploring the Brain-Skin Connection: Leads and Lessons from the Hair Follicle
Hair follicles on the scalp interact with and respond to the nervous system, influencing their own behavior and growth.
research Paternal Finasteride Treatment Can Influence the Testicular Transcriptome Profile of Male Offspring—Preliminary Study
Father's finasteride use may affect son's fertility and testicular function.
research The Wound Microbiome
The document concludes that better understanding the wound microbiome can improve chronic wound care by preserving helpful bacteria and targeting harmful ones.
research Spatial And Temporal Control Of Laminin-511 And -332 Expressions During Catagen
Laminin-511 may help promote hair growth, while laminin-332 does not affect hair loss.
research Novel Aspects of Age-Protection by Spermidine Supplementation Are Associated with Preserved Telomere Length
Spermidine helps protect against aging by preserving telomere length.