research Vitamin D Receptor: New Assignments for an Already Busy Receptor
The vitamin D receptor is involved in multiple body functions beyond calcium regulation, including immune response and rapid reactions not related to gene activity.
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research Prediction of Male-Pattern Baldness from Genotypes
Genetic data can predict male-pattern baldness with moderate accuracy, especially for early-onset cases in some European men.
research Genetic Variants and Lifestyle Factors in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients: A Case-Control Study of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Their Contribution to Baldness Risk
Genetic factors and diet significantly increase the risk of male pattern baldness.
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 Repigmentation of Leukoderma in a Piebald Patient Associated with a Novel c-KIT Gene Mutation, G592E, of the Tyrosine Kinase Domain
A new gene mutation may allow some piebaldism patients to regain skin color in white patches.
research RNA Sequence Analysis of Dermal Papilla Cells’ Regeneration in 3D Culture
3D culture helps maintain hair growth cells better than 2D culture and identifies key genes for potential hair loss treatments.
research The Association Between HDAC9 Gene Polymorphisms and Stroke Risk in the Chinese Population: A Meta-Analysis
Certain variations of the HDAC9 gene can increase or decrease stroke risk in the Chinese population.
research Filling Injection of Platelet-Rich Plasma Gel as a New Method to Treat En Coup de Sabre Scleroderma
Platelet-rich Plasma Gel may help treat en coup de sabre scleroderma, improving symptoms and skin quality with minimal side effects.
research British Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting, Sheffield, 18-19 November 2016
The meeting highlighted the importance of genetic testing and multidisciplinary approaches in pediatric dermatology.
research A Mutation in the Type II Hair Keratin KRT86 Gene in a Han Family with Monilethrix
A new mutation in the KRT86 gene was found to cause the hair disorder monilethrix in a Han family.
research Long-Term Renewal of Hair Follicles from Clonogenic Multipotent Stem Cells
Adult stem cells from rat whisker follicles can regenerate hair follicles and sebaceous glands.
research Advances in Male Hormone Substitution Therapy
New treatments for low male hormones improved sexual function and mood but had unclear risks, especially for older men.
research Hair Follicle Aging Is Driven by Transepidermal Elimination of Stem Cells via COL17A1 Proteolysis
Hair loss and aging are caused by the breakdown of a key protein in hair stem cells.
research Isolation And Identification Of Endophytic Actinobacteria From Citrullus Colocynthis And Their Antibacterial Properties
Certain bacteria from the Citrullus colocynthis plant may be a new source of antibiotics to fight drug-resistant diseases.
research White Piedra: An Uncommon Superficial Fungal Infection of Hair
White piedra is a rare hair infection treated with oral and topical antifungals.
research Epigenetic Age Estimation in Saliva and Buccal Cells
The model accurately predicts age from saliva and buccal cells for forensic use.
research The Coenzyme A Precursor Pantethine Enhances Antitumor Immunity in Sarcoma
Pantethine may boost the immune system's ability to fight sarcoma.
research Testosterone: The Male Sex Hormone
More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.
research Study of Seed Hair Growth in Populus Tomentosa, an Important Character of Female Floral Bud Development
Poplar seed hairs grow from the placenta at the ovary base, with endoreduplication playing a key role in their development, and share similar cellulose synthesis processes with cotton fibers.
research APCDD1 Is a Novel Wnt Inhibitor Mutated in Hereditary Hypotrichosis Simplex
A gene called APCDD1, which controls hair growth, is found to be faulty in a type of hair loss called hereditary hypotrichosis simplex.
research Effect of Varied Hair Protein Fractions on the Gel Properties of Keratin/Chitosan Hydrogels for Use in Tissue Engineering
Different hair protein amounts change the strength of keratin/chitosan gels, useful for making predictable tissue engineering materials.
research The Pioneer Factor SOX9 Competes for Epigenetic Factors to Switch Stem Cell Fates
SOX9 helps determine stem cell roles by interacting with DNA and proteins that control gene activity.
research Oxidative Stress-Associated Senescence in Dermal Papilla Cells of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Oxidative stress affects hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research Genetically Induced Cell Death in Bulge Stem Cells Reveals Their Redundancy for Hair and Epidermal Regeneration
Hair and skin can regenerate without bulge stem cells due to other compensating cells.
research Influence of Feed Restriction on the Wool Proteome: A Combined iTRAQ and Fiber Structural Study
Feed restriction in sheep leads to finer wool fibers but may reduce wool quality.
research Setipiprant for Androgenetic Alopecia in Males: Results from a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2a Trial
Setipiprant did not significantly improve hair growth in men with hair loss.
research Banding Pattern on Polarized Hair Microscopic Examination and Unilateral Polymicrogyria in a Patient With Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency
A patient with steroid sulfatase deficiency had a unique hair pattern and a brain malformation not previously linked to the condition.
research Skipping of Exons by Premature Termination of Transcription and Alternative Splicing Within Intron-5 of the Sheep SCF Gene: A Novel Splice Variant
A new mRNA variant of the SCF gene in sheep skin produces a shorter, different protein.
research Percutaneous Drug Delivery to the Hair Follicle
Hair follicles could be used for targeted drug delivery, with liposomal systems showing promise for this method.
research MTurq2-Col4a1 Mouse Model Allows for Live Visualization of Mammalian Basement Membrane Development
The mTurq2-Col4a1 mouse model shows how the basement membrane develops in live mammals.