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Targeting the Smoothened receptor shows promise for treating certain cancers.
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750-780 / 1000+ resultsresearch Visualizing Androgen Receptor Activity in Male and Female Mice
Androgen receptors are active in many tissues of both male and female mice, not just reproductive organs.
research Activation of TRPV3 Regulates Inflammatory Actions of Human Epidermal Keratinocytes
TRPV3 in skin cells causes inflammation and cell death.
research Vitamin D and the Skin
research Ornithine Decarboxylase as a Target for Chemoprevention of Basal and Squamous Cell Carcinomas in Ptch1+/– Mice
Inhibiting ornithine decarboxylase may help prevent certain skin cancers.
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 Pre-Receptor Regulation of the Androgen Receptor
Two enzymes regulate androgen receptor activity, affecting treatments for androgen insufficiency and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Haplotypes Spanning Centromeric Regions Reveal Persistence of Large Blocks of Archaic DNA
Ancient DNA blocks are still present in human genomes, possibly due to advantages they provide.
research Functional Enhancers as Master Regulators of Tissue-Specific Gene Regulation and Cancer Development
Enhancers and super-enhancers are key in controlling specific gene activity and can play a role in cancer development.
research Keratin Intermediate Filaments in the Colon: Guardians of Epithelial Homeostasis
Keratin proteins are essential for keeping the cells in the human colon healthy and stable.
research Targeting of CXXC5 by a Competing Peptide Stimulates Hair Regrowth and Wound-Induced Hair Neogenesis
Blocking a protein called CXXC5 with a specific peptide can stimulate hair regrowth and new hair growth in wounds.
research Gab1 and MAPK Signaling Are Essential in the Hair Cycle and Hair Follicle Stem Cell Quiescence
Gab1 protein is crucial for hair growth and stem cell renewal, and Mapk signaling helps maintain these processes.
research Runx3 Is Involved in Hair Shape Determination
Runx3 helps determine hair shape.
research Miz1 Is Required for Hair Follicle Structure and Hair Morphogenesis
Miz1 is essential for proper hair structure and growth.
research Disruption of Tubular Flcn Expression as a Mouse Model for Renal Tumor Induction
Disrupting the Flcn gene in mice causes early kidney cysts and tumors, which can be treated with rapamycin.
research Survival of Patchwork Melanoblasts Is Dependent Upon Their Number in the Hair Follicle at the End of Embryogenesis
More melanoblasts in hair follicles mean better survival and proper hair pigmentation.
research The Immunological Impact of IL-1 Family Cytokines on the Epidermal Barrier
IL-1 family cytokines are crucial for skin defense and healing, but their imbalance can cause skin diseases.
research PTEN Mediates Activation of Core Clock Protein BMAL1 and Accumulation of Epidermal Stem Cells
PTEN helps control the number and health of skin stem cells by working with the protein BMAL1.
research Foxp1 Regulates the Proliferation of Hair Follicle Stem Cells in Response to Oxidative Stress During Hair Cycling
Foxp1 helps control hair stem cell growth and response to stress during hair growth cycles.
research Alopecia Areata Susceptibility Variant in MHC Region Impacts Expressions of Genes Contributing to Hair Keratinization and Is Involved in Hair Loss
A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
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 The Role of Nrf2 in Hearing Loss
Activating Nrf2 can help protect against hearing loss.
research Mice Lacking the Epidermal Retinol Dehydrogenases SDR16C5 and SDR16C6 Display Accelerated Hair Growth and Enlarged Meibomian Glands
Mice without certain skin enzymes have faster hair growth and bigger eye glands.
research Cyclic Alopecia and Abnormal Epidermal Cornification in Zdhhc13-Deficient Mice Reveal the Importance of Palmitoylation in Hair and Skin Differentiation
The enzyme DHHC13 is essential for healthy hair and skin, and its deficiency leads to hair loss and skin problems.
research Gene Network Analysis Reveals Candidate Genes Related to Hair Follicle Development in Sheep
Key genes crucial for sheep hair follicle development were identified, aiding fine wool breeding and human hair loss research.
research Approach to Androgen Excess in Women: Clinical and Biochemical Insights
The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
research Endoplasmic Reticulum in Health and Disease: The 12th International Calreticulin Workshop, Delphi, Greece
The workshop discussed the role of a protein called calreticulin in health and disease, its potential as a treatment target, and its possible use as a disease marker.
research Expanding the Phenotype: Four New Cases and Hope for Treatment in Bachmann-Bupp Syndrome
Four new cases of Bachmann-Bupp syndrome suggest potential for targeted treatment.
research Association of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the RAB5B Gene 3′UTR Region with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Chinese Han Women
Certain genetic variations in the RAB5B gene are linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese Han women.
research A Pair of Transmembrane Receptors Essential for the Retention and Pigmentation of Hair
Bmpr2 and Acvr2a receptors are crucial for hair retention and color.