research Alopecia Areata: Burden of Disease, Approach to Treatment, and Current Unmet Needs
Current treatments for Alopecia Areata have mixed success, and there's a need for better, more accessible options and support for affected individuals.
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research The Potential of Regulatory T Cell-Based Therapies for Alopecia Areata
Treg cell-based therapies might help treat hair loss from alopecia areata, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
research A Case of Antilaminin 332 Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid Showing a Blister on the Bulbar Conjunctiva and a Unique Epitope on the α3 Subunit
A woman with a rare autoimmune disorder had a blister on her eye and unique immune reaction, which was effectively treated with medication.
research Computer-Assisted Epitope Prediction Revealed Potential Autoantigens Associated with Human Alopecia Areata
Melanogenesis-related proteins may trigger immune responses in alopecia areata patients.
research Large-Scale Epitope Identification Screen and Its Potential Application to the Study of Alopecia Areata
The conclusion is that a new method could improve the identification of autoimmune targets in alopecia areata, despite some limitations.
research Evidence for Multiple, Developmentally Regulated Isoforms of Ptprq on Hair Cells of the Inner Ear
Ptprq has multiple forms that change during inner ear development.
research Autoantigen Screening in C3H/HeJ Mouse Model of Alopecia Areata Revealed High Antigenicity of Melanocyte-Associated Antigen Epitopes
Melanocyte-associated antigens may play a key role in alopecia areata and could be targets for new treatments.
research Arabinogalactan Proteins Are Involved in Root Hair Development in Barley
Certain proteins are essential for the growth of root hairs in barley.
research Epitopes, Avidity, and IgG Subclasses of Tyrosine Hydroxylase Autoantibodies in Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata Patients
TH antibodies in vitiligo and AA patients recognize the same protein parts.
research D2-40 Expression in Primary Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecia
Most people with scarring and nonscarring hair loss show similar D2-40 levels, but some with scarring hair loss have higher levels.
research Colon Cancer Stem Cells: Promise of Targeted Therapy
Targeting colon cancer stem cells might lead to better treatment results.
research Fine Mapping of the Human AR/EDA2R Locus in Androgenetic Alopecia
Genetic marker rs12558842 strongly linked to male hair loss.
research Immunolocalization of a Histidine-Rich Epidermal Differentiation Protein in the Chicken Supports the Hypothesis of an Evolutionary Developmental Link Between the Embryonic Subperiderm and Feather Barbs and Barbules
A specific protein in chicken embryos links early skin layers to feather development.
research Altered Expression of Intracellular Toll-Like Receptors in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells from Patients with Alopecia Areata
Increased Toll-like receptors in blood cells may contribute to alopecia areata and could be a target for new treatments.
research Clinical Snippets: R-Spondin2 Amplifies Wnt Signaling for Hair Growth, Gene Expression Differences in Balding Scalp, IKB Regulates hBD2 in Psoriasis, ß-Defensin Gene Cluster and Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Autoantigen Epitopes in Alopecia Areata
New treatments for hair growth and psoriasis may be possible, and gene differences could affect baldness and the severity of skin conditions.
research Clinical Snippets: Hair Growth, Androgenetic Alopecia, Psoriasis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Alopecia Areata
R-spondin2 may help treat hair loss, gene differences could explain baldness, a peptide's regulation is linked to psoriasis, B-defensin gene copies may affect a skin condition's risk and severity, and potential markers and targets for alopecia areata were identified.
research Image Guided Radiotherapy in Stage III Prostate Cancer: Analysis of Acute Toxicity
IGRT resulted in lower acute toxicity for stage III prostate cancer patients.
research Registrars’ Symposium: Summaries of Papers
Lower adrenal hormone levels may cause hair loss in postmenopausal women, certain patterns help diagnose nail cancer, and a gene variant linked to higher skin cancer risk in kidney transplant patients suggests monitoring folate levels.
research The Nuclear Vitamin D Receptor: Biological and Molecular Regulatory Properties Revealed
The vitamin D receptor is crucial for bone health and affects various body systems, with mutations potentially leading to disease.
research Adipocyte Lineage Cells Contribute to the Skin Stem Cell Niche to Drive Hair Cycling
Fat-related cells are important for initiating hair growth.
research Skin Shedding and Tissue Regeneration in African Spiny Mice (Acomys)
African spiny mice can regenerate skin, hair, and cartilage, but not muscle, and their unique abilities could be useful for regenerative medicine.
research Acidic and Basic Hair/Nail (Hard) Keratins: Their Colocalization in Upper Cortical and Cuticle Cells of the Human Hair Follicle and Their Relationship to Soft Keratins
Hair and nail cells share similar proteins, indicating a common differentiation pathway.
research The Cutaneous Serotoninergic/Melatoninergic System: Securing a Place Under the Sun
Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.
research Fibroblast Heterogeneity: Implications for Human Disease
Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in diseases and healing, and more research on them could improve treatments.
research Deletion of DNA Binding Domain of the Vitamin D Receptor Abrogates Genomic and Nongenomic Functions of Vitamin D
Removing part of the vitamin D receptor stops vitamin D from working properly.
research SRD5A3 Is Required for Converting Polyprenol to Dolichol and Is Mutated in a Congenital Glycosylation Disorder
Mutations in the SRD5A3 gene cause a new type of glycosylation disorder by blocking the production of a molecule necessary for protein glycosylation.
research Intradermal Adipocytes Mediate Fibroblast Recruitment During Skin Wound Healing
Fat cells help recruit healing cells and build skin structure during wound healing.
research Eph Receptors and Ephrins: Therapeutic Opportunities
Eph receptors and ephrins may be promising targets for treating diseases, but more understanding is needed for effective and safe therapies.
research Dermatoses of Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.
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.