research Intracrine and Myotrophic Roles of 5α-Reductase and Androgens
Muscles can make their own androgens, which may help muscle growth.
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210-240 / 291 resultsresearch Expression of the Orphan Protein Plet-1 During Trichilemmal Differentiation of Anagen Hair Follicles
Plet-1 protein helps hair follicle cells move and stick to tissues.
research Pleiotropic Role of Notch Signaling in Human Skin Diseases
Notch signaling disruptions can cause various skin diseases.
research Topobiology of Human Pigmentation: P-Cadherin Selectively Stimulates Hair Follicle Melanogenesis
P-cadherin is crucial for hair follicle pigmentation but not skin pigmentation.
research Activation of TRPV3 Inhibits Lipogenesis and Stimulates Production of Inflammatory Mediators in Human Sebocytes—A Putative Contributor to Dry Skin Dermatoses
Activating TRPV3 reduces skin oil production and increases inflammation, potentially causing dry skin issues.
research Phospholipase A2 in Skin Biology: New Insights from Gene-Manipulated Mice and Lipidomics
Phospholipase A2 enzymes play key roles in skin health and disease.
research Binding Interactions of Keratin-Based Hair Fiber Extract to Gold, Keratin, and BMP-2
Keratin from hair binds well to gold and BMP-2, useful for bone repair.
research Combined Effect of High-Dose Vitamin A, Vitamin E Supplementation, and Zinc on Adult Patients with Diabetes: A Randomized Trial
High-dose vitamin A and E with zinc improved blood sugar control and insulin function in diabetics, but may cause hair loss.
research Class III Peroxidases PRX01, PRX44, and PRX73 Control Root Hair Growth in Arabidopsis Thaliana
PRX01, PRX44, and PRX73 are essential for root hair growth in Arabidopsis thaliana.
research Biochemical and Structural Characteristics, Gene Regulation, Physiological, Pathological and Clinical Features of Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase as a Multifunctional Lipocalin
Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.
research Health Risks Associated with Long-Term Finasteride and Dutasteride Use: It's Time to Sound the Alarm
Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride can cause serious health issues like diabetes and liver problems.
research Toxicology and Pharmacology of Botulinum and Tetanus Neurotoxins: An Update
Botulinum and tetanus neurotoxins are better understood now, with updated information on their effects and treatment.
research MHC Class I-Like MILL Molecules Are β2-Microglobulin-Associated, GPI-Anchored Glycoproteins That Do Not Require TAP for Cell Surface Expression
MILL molecules are unique immune proteins in mice that don't need TAP to appear on cell surfaces.
research Subcellular Localization of the Five Members of the Human Steroid 5α-Reductase Family
All five human steroid 5α-reductase enzymes are found in the endoplasmic reticulum.
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 A Systematic Simulation-Based Meta-Analytical Framework for Prediction of Physiological Biomarkers in Alopecia
The study identified 12 potential biomarkers for hair loss and how they affect hair growth.
research Tissue Resident Foxp3+ Regulatory T Cells: Sentinels and Saboteurs in Health and Disease
Foxp3+ Regulatory T Cells are important for immunity and tolerance, affect hair growth and wound healing, and their dysfunction can contribute to obesity-related diseases and other health issues.
research Alcohol and Prostate Cancer: Time to Draw Conclusions
Drinking a lot of alcohol increases the risk of prostate cancer and can worsen the condition.
research Pili Torti: A Feature of Numerous Congenital and Acquired Conditions
Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
research Reductive Stress Selectively Disrupts Collagen Homeostasis and Modifies Growth Factor-independent Signaling Through the MAPK/Akt Pathway in Human Dermal Fibroblasts
Reductive stress messes up collagen balance and alters cell signaling in human skin cells, which could help treat certain skin diseases.
research Advanced Polymer Hydrogels That Promote Diabetic Ulcer Healing: Mechanisms, Classifications, and Medical Applications
Special gels help heal diabetic foot sores and reduce the risk of amputation or death.
research Quercetin and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Quercetin may help improve symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Role of ACE2 Polymorphism in COVID-19: Impact of Age
Different ACE2 gene versions may affect COVID-19 impact based on age and suggest some hair loss drugs could be potential treatments.
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 The Arabidopsis Receptor-Like Kinase CAP1 Promotes Shoot Growth Under Ammonium Stress
CAP1 helps Arabidopsis plants grow better under ammonium stress.
research The Effect of EGR1 on the Proliferation of Dermal Papilla Cells
Increasing EGR1 levels makes hair root cells grow faster.
research Antioxidant Capacity and Protective Effect of Cow Placenta Extract on D-Galactose-Induced Skin Aging in Mice
Cow placenta extract has strong antioxidant effects and can delay skin aging in mice.
research Cellular Senescence and Aging in Myotonic Dystrophy
Myotonic Dystrophy may age cells faster, and drugs that target aging could be potential treatments.
research Klhl24-Mediated Hair Follicle Stem Cells Structural Disruption Causes Alopecia
A faulty KLHL24 gene leads to hair loss by damaging hair follicle stem cells.
research Ginsenoside Rg4 Enhances the Inductive Effects of Human Dermal Papilla Spheres on Hair Growth Via the AKT/GSK-3β/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway
Ginsenoside Rg4 from ginseng may help hair growth by activating certain cell signals.