research Immuno-Endocrinology of COVID-19: The Key Role of Sex Hormones
Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with estrogen possibly reducing risk and testosterone potentially increasing it.
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570-600 / 1000+ results 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 A Population of Radio-Resistant Macrophages in the Deep Myenteric Plexus Contributes to Postoperative Ileus Via Toll-Like Receptor 3 Signaling
Certain immune cells worsen post-surgery gut paralysis by activating a specific immune response.
research Functional Analysis of Vitamin D Receptor Using Adenovirus Vector
The study found that certain mutations in the vitamin D receptor can cause rickets and potentially affect hair growth.
research Promoter Methylation Changes in KRT17: A Novel Epigenetic Marker for Wool Production in Angora Rabbit
Changes in KRT17 gene activity linked to wool production in Angora rabbits.
research MicroRNA-149-Mediated MAPK1/ERK2 Suppression Attenuates Hair Follicle Stem Cell Differentiation
Increasing miR-149 reduces hair follicle stem cell growth and hair development by affecting certain cell growth pathways.
research A Mouse Model for the Basal Transcription and DNA Repair Syndrome Trichothiodystrophy
Researchers created a mouse with the same mutation as humans with trichothiodystrophy, showing similar symptoms and confirming the condition is due to defects in DNA repair and gene activity.
research Patched1 Functions as a Gatekeeper by Promoting Cell Cycle Progression
Patched1 helps prevent tumors by controlling cell growth.
research Genetic Disorders and Defects in Vitamin D Action
Two rare genetic diseases cause severe rickets in children due to defects in vitamin D metabolism.
research Impact of Estrogens in Males and Androgens in Females
Both estrogens and androgens are important for health in both males and females.
research Mutations in Three Genes Encoding Proteins Involved in Hair Shaft Formation Cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome
Mutations in three genes cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome, leading to frizzy hair that can't be combed flat.
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 Ornithine Decarboxylase as a Target for Chemoprevention of Basal and Squamous Cell Carcinomas in Ptch1+/– Mice
Targeting ornithine decarboxylase can help prevent skin cancer.
research Notch Signaling Regulates Late-Stage Epidermal Differentiation and Maintains Postnatal Hair Cycle Homeostasis
Notch signaling is essential for healthy skin and hair follicle maintenance.
research Autotaxin-LPA Signaling Contributes to Obesity-Induced Insulin Resistance in Muscle and Impairs Mitochondrial Metabolism
Blocking the ATX-LPA pathway may improve insulin sensitivity and mitochondrial function in obesity.
research After Skin Wounding, Noncoding dsRNA Coordinates Prostaglandins and Wnts to Promote Regeneration
After skin is damaged, noncoding dsRNA helps prostaglandins and Wnts work together to repair tissue and promote hair growth.
research PPAR-γ Signaling as a Key Mediator of Human Hair Follicle Physiology and Pathology
PPAR-γ is important for healthy hair and its problems, and more research on PPAR-γ treatments is needed.
research Generation of VEGF Knock-In Cashmere Goat via the CRISPR/Cas9 System
Scientists successfully edited a goat's genes to grow more and longer cashmere hair.
research Dicer- and Bulge Stem Cell-Dependent MicroRNAs During Induced Anagen Hair Follicle Development
MicroRNAs are important for hair growth regulation, with Dicer being crucial and Tarbp2 less significant.
research Stimuli-Responsive Nanoformulations for CRISPR-Cas9 Genome Editing
Advancements in nanoformulations for CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing can respond to specific triggers for controlled gene editing, showing promise in treating incurable diseases, but challenges like precision and system design complexity still need to be addressed.
research Staphylococcus Aureus Enters Hair Follicles Using Triacylglycerol Lipases Preserved Through the Genus Staphylococcus
Lipases, especially gehB, are crucial for Staphylococcus aureus to enter and colonize hair follicles.
research WWOX Deficiency Causes Downregulation of Prosurvival ERK Signaling and Abnormal Homeostatic Responses in Mouse Skin
WWOX deficiency in mice causes skin and fat tissue problems due to disrupted cell survival signals.
research Weekly Treatment with SAMiRNA Targeting the Androgen Receptor Ameliorates Androgenetic Alopecia
A new treatment called SAMiRNA-AR68 increases hair count in people with hair loss, showing similar results to existing treatments but without side effects.
research Stat3 Partly Inhibits Cell Proliferation Via Direct Negative Regulation of FST Gene Expression
The protein STAT3 slows down cell growth by blocking the FST gene, which affects hair development in sheep.
research Matricellular Proteins in the Homeostasis, Regeneration, and Aging of Skin
Special proteins are important for skin balance, healing, and aging, and affect skin stem cells.
research Single-Cell Transcriptome Sequence Profiling on the Morphogenesis of Secondary Hair Follicles in Ordos Fine-Wool Sheep
The research identifies genes linked to wool quality in sheep and provides insights to improve wool production.
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 Meta-Analysis of Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Combined with Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia
Combining PRP with minoxidil significantly improves hair growth in AGA patients.
research Piperine Reduces Hair Oiliness by Inhibiting Adipogenesis of Hair Stem Cells
Piperine from black pepper can make hair less oily by blocking fat cell development in hair roots.
research Whole Genome Sequencing Analysis of Alpaca Suggests TRPV3 as a Candidate Gene for the Suri Phenotype
The TRPV3 gene variant may cause the long-haired suri alpaca coat.