research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications April–June 2021
Drug repurposing shows promise for treating many medical conditions.
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research Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New steroidal compounds could be effective for treating conditions related to 5α-reductase enzyme activity.
research Adverse Cutaneous Reactions to the New Second-Generation Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (Dasatinib, Nilotinib) in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Many patients on new leukemia drugs had mild to moderate skin reactions.
research Recent Advances in the Chemistry and Pharmacological Activity of New Steroidal Antiandrogens and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.
research From Basal Cell Carcinoma Morphogenesis to Alopecia Induced by Hedgehog Inhibitors: Connecting the Dots
The article concludes that hair loss is a common side effect of drugs treating skin cancer by blocking the hedgehog pathway, but treatment should continue, and more selective drugs might prevent this side effect.
research Arachidonate 12-Lipoxygenase Inhibitors Promote S100A3 Citrullination in Cultured SW480 Cells and Isolated Hair Follicles
Inhibiting ALOX12 can help hair cuticle maturation by increasing S100A3 citrullination.
research Analysis of Data From Breast Diseases Treated With 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Medicines for enlarged prostate may raise the risk of breast growth and tenderness but not breast cancer.
research Y27632 Promotes Proliferation via EGFR Signaling in a Newly Isolated and Characterized Human Primary Sebocyte Cell Line
Y27632 increases cell growth through EGFR signaling, not ROCK1/2.
research Topical Inhibition of the Electron Transport Chain Can Stimulate the Hair Cycle
Applying certain inhibitors to the skin can promote hair growth without harming cells.
research Keratosis Pilaris-Like Eruption During Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Treatment With Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors: A Literature Review And Case Report On Imatinib
Some leukemia treatments can cause skin reactions similar to keratosis pilaris.
research Issue Information - Table of Contents: April 2016 Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
The April 2016 JEADV issue covered various dermatology topics, including psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, mTOR inhibitors, autoimmune diseases, photodynamic therapy, viral DNA in skin diseases, chronic hand eczema, and female 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 Molecular Principles of Hair Follicle Induction and Morphogenesis
Hair follicle development is controlled by interactions between skin tissues and specific molecular signals.
research KGF And EGF Signaling Block Hair Follicle Induction And Promote Interfollicular Epidermal Fate In Developing Mouse Skin
EGF and KGF signalling prevent hair follicle formation and promote skin cell development in mice.
research PKC Downregulation Upon Rapamycin Treatment Attenuates Mitochondrial Disease
Rapamycin treatment helps with mitochondrial disease by reducing PKC levels.
research Cetuximab-Induced Hypertrichosis of the Scalp and Eyelashes
A cancer drug caused unusual hair growth on a 100-year-old man's scalp and eyelashes.
research Recent Advances in Drug Design and Drug Discovery for Androgen-Dependent Diseases
New treatments for prostate cancer and BPH show promise, including novel compounds that target hormone synthesis and response.
research The Epithelial Stem Cell Niche in Skin
Skin's epithelial stem cells are crucial for repair and maintenance, and understanding them could improve treatments for skin problems.
research Protein Kinase C Is a Key Target for Attenuation of Leigh Syndrome by Rapamycin
Rapamycin may help treat Leigh syndrome by targeting protein kinase C.
research Uncovering the Role of UV Exposure History and Genetics in Determining Skin Sun Damage
UV photography can help identify people at higher risk for skin cancer, and male pattern baldness at age 45 is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers.
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 Data from Synergistic Function of Smad4 and PTEN in Suppressing Forestomach Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Mouse
Deleting Smad4 and PTEN genes in mice causes rapid, invasive stomach cancer.
research Data from Synergistic Function of Smad4 and PTEN in Suppressing Forestomach Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Mice
Deleting Smad4 and PTEN genes in mice causes rapid, invasive forestomach cancer.
research SOX4 Is Essential for Melanoma Tumorigenesis
SOX4 is crucial for the development of melanoma.
research The PDGF/PDGFR Pathway as a Drug Target
The PDGF/PDGFR pathway is a potential drug target with mixed success in treating various diseases, including some cancers and fibrosis.
research Estrogens And The Hair Follicle
Estrogens generally inhibit hair growth and improve skin quality, but their exact effects on hair follicles are complex and not fully understood.
research Perspectives in Dermatopathology: Telomeres and Telomerase in Aging and Cancer with Emphasis on Cutaneous Disease
Short telomeres contribute to aging and cancer, and while telomerase can delay aging, it may also promote cancer.
research Reversing Gray Hair: Inspiring the Development of New Therapies Through Research on Hair Pigmentation and Repigmentation Progress
Gray hair can potentially be reversed, leading to new treatments.
research Dermal Fibroblasts Enhance Growth Factors Production by Androgens and Modulate Keratinocyte Proliferation and Differentiation
Androgens increase growth factors in skin cells, which may lead to acne.
research Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway in Tissue Injury: Roles in Pathology and Therapeutic Opportunities for Regeneration
The Wnt/β-catenin pathway helps tissue regeneration but can also cause fibrosis, and drugs that inhibit this pathway may aid in healing skin and heart tissues.