research Steroid 5α-Reductase as a Novel Therapeutic Target for Schizophrenia and Other Neuropsychiatric Disorders
S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.
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research Drug Repurposing: Hypothesis, Molecular Aspects, and Therapeutic Applications
Drug repurposing is a cost-effective way to find new uses for existing drugs, speeding up treatment development.
research Neurosteroids Are Endogenous Neuroprotectants in an Ex Vivo Glaucoma Model
A natural steroid in the body may protect against eye damage in glaucoma.
research Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome a Sexual Conflict? A Review
The conclusion suggests that PCOS may persist due to genetic traits that, while harmful for female fertility, could have provided survival and reproductive benefits to males.
research Physiopathological Role of the Enzymatic Complex 5α-Reductase and 3α/β-Hydroxysteroid Oxidoreductase in the Generation of Progesterone and Testosterone Neuroactive Metabolites
The enzymes 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase help create brain-active substances from progesterone and testosterone, which could be used for treatment, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
research TSPO Activation Modulates the Effects of High Pressure in a Rat Ex Vivo Glaucoma Model
Activating TSPO helps protect the retina from damage caused by high eye pressure in glaucoma.
research Multi-Ancestry Tandem Repeat Association Study of Hair Color Using Exome-Wide Sequencing
Tandem repeats significantly influence hair color, especially darker shades, across different ancestries.
research TNC+ Fibroblasts Involved in Skin Inflammation via Neuro-Immune Interactions with T Cells
TNC+ fibroblasts play a key role in skin inflammation by interacting with T cells.
research Vitamin D in Dermatology and Cosmetology
Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.
research Perspectives on MicroRNAs Targeting DKK1 for Developing Hair Regeneration Therapy
Targeting a protein that blocks hair growth with microRNAs could lead to new hair loss treatments, but more research is needed.
research Melatonin's Effect on Hair Follicles in a Goat (Capra Hircus) Animal Model
Melatonin improved secondary hair growth in goats but didn't affect primary hair density or litter size.
research Repurposing DPP4-Inhibition to Improve Hair Follicle Activation and Regeneration
Blocking DPP4 can potentially speed up hair growth and regeneration, especially after injury or in cases of hair loss.
research SOX9 in Organogenesis: Shared and Unique Transcriptional Functions
SOX9 is essential for the development of various organs and hair follicles.
research Maintenance of Barrier Tissue Integrity by Unconventional Lymphocytes
Unconventional lymphocytes are important for quick immune responses and healing of skin and mucosal barriers.
research Native and Engineered Extracellular Vesicles for Wound Healing
Extracellular vesicles show promise for wound healing, but more research is needed to improve their stability and production.
research Exosomal MicroRNA-Based Therapies for Skin Diseases
miRNA-based therapies show promise for treating skin diseases, including hair loss, in animals.
research Many Paths to Alopecia via Compromised Regeneration of Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Different problems with hair stem cell renewal can lead to hair loss.
research Repurposing of DPP4 Inhibition to Improve Hair Follicle Activation and Regeneration
Blocking DPP4 can help activate hair growth and improve hair regeneration.
research Shedding Light on Cashmere Goat Hair Follicle Biology: From Morphology Analyses to Transcriptomic Landscape
The research found genes that change during cashmere goat hair growth and could help determine the best time to harvest cashmere.
research GABAA Receptor Modulation by Neurosteroids in Models of Temporal Lobe Epilepsies
Neurosteroids change how GABA_A receptors work in the brain, which could be important for treating temporal lobe epilepsy.
research Sex Differences in the Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis’ Response to Stress: An Important Role for Gonadal Hormones
Male and female bodies respond differently to stress, influenced by hormones and development stages, with implications for stress-related diseases.
research Cleave But Not Leave: Astrotactin Proteins in Development and Disease
Astrotactin proteins are important for brain and skin development and are linked to several neurodevelopmental disorders.
research Characterization of CD4+ Stem Cells of the Skin and Their Role in Skin Homeostasis and Tumorigenesis
CD4+ skin cells may be precursors to basal cell carcinoma.
research The Impact of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitors on Male Sexual Function and Psychological Well-Being
5α-reductase inhibitors can cause serious and possibly lasting sexual and psychological side effects.
research MicroRNA-205 Promotes Hair Regeneration by Modulating Mechanical Properties of Hair Follicle Stem Cells
MicroRNA-205 helps hair grow by changing the stiffness and contraction of hair follicle cells.
research Nerve Dependence in Tissue, Organ, and Appendage Regeneration
Nerves are crucial for the regeneration of various body parts in many animals.
research Finasteride Inhibits the Disease-Modifying Activity of Progesterone in the Hippocampus Kindling Model of Epileptogenesis
Finasteride worsens seizures in epilepsy rats and speeds up epileptogenesis in mice.
research Comparative Biology of Tissue Repair, Regeneration, and Aging
The symposium concluded that understanding how different species repair tissue and how this changes with age can help advance regenerative medicine.
research Revisiting the Significance of Keratin Expression in Complex Epithelia
Keratin genes change gradually during skin cell development and should be used carefully as biomarkers.
research TSPO Ligand Etifoxine Attenuates LPS-Induced Cognitive Dysfunction in Mice
Etifoxine, an anxiety drug, can lessen brain inflammation and cognitive issues in mice, partly by increasing production of protective brain steroids.