research Molecular Genetics of Androgen Insensitivity
Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.
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270-300 / 306 results research Mechanical Anisotropy of Hair Affected by Genetic Diseases Highlights Structural Information Related to Differential Crosslinking in Keratins
research Lack of Androgen Receptor Transcriptional Activity in Human Keratinocytes
Human keratinocytes do not naturally respond to androgens.
research Vitamin D Resistance: Tissue Resistance to Vitamin D and Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Types I and II
Some people have genetic mutations that make them resistant to vitamin D, leading to rickets even with enough vitamin D intake.
research Is There an Association Between 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Metabolic Syndrome? A Narrative Review of the Literature
Finasteride and dutasteride may cause metabolic issues like liver disease and diabetes.
research Dermal Papilla Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles as the Future Tools for Hair Regeneration
Dermal papilla cell-derived exosomes can help stem cells grow hair.
research Host-Microbiome Interactions and Recent Progress in Understanding the Biology of Acne Vulgaris
Acne is linked to complex skin microbe interactions, and new findings suggest microbiome-based treatments could be effective.
research Estrogen and Androgen Signaling in the Pathogenesis of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Hormonal interactions, especially involving DHT and estrogen, play a key role in BPH development and treatment.
research The Human Skin as a Hormone Target and an Endocrine Gland
Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
research British Association of Dermatologists Guidelines on the Efficacy and Use of Acitretin in Dermatology
Acitretin is effective for severe skin conditions but has significant side effects and requires careful monitoring.
research Evolution of Hard Proteins in the Sauropsid Integument in Relation to the Cornification of Skin Derivatives in Amniotes
Hard skin features like scales, feathers, and hair evolved through specific protein changes in different animal groups.
research Mammalian Keratin-Associated Proteins (KRTAPs) Subgenomes: Disentangling Hair Diversity and Adaptation to Terrestrial and Aquatic Environments
Different hair types in mammals are linked to variations in specific protein genes, with changes influenced by their living environments.
research Neurosteroids in Adult Hippocampus of Male and Female Rodents: Biosynthesis and Actions of Sex Steroids
Sex steroids produced in the hippocampus are crucial for brain functions like memory and learning in rodents.
research Clinical Biochemistry of Dihydrotestosterone
Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.
research Intracrine and Myotrophic Roles of 5α-Reductase and Androgens
Muscles can make their own androgens, which may help muscle growth.
research Using the Zebrafish Lateral Line to Uncover Novel Mechanisms of Action and Prevention in Drug-Induced Hair Cell Death
Zebrafish helped find new ways to prevent drug-induced hair cell death and potential treatments for hearing loss.
research The Implication of Neuroactive Steroids in Tourette's Syndrome Pathogenesis: A Role for 5α-Reductase?
Neuroactive steroids and the enzyme 5α-reductase might be involved in the development of Tourette's syndrome.
research Jasmonic Acid Regulates Plant Development and Orchestrates Stress Response During Tough Times
Jasmonic acid helps plants grow, defend against threats, and survive stressful conditions like drought and salt.
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 New Insights Into Testosterone Biosynthesis: Novel Observations From HSD17B3 Deficient Mice
Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.
research A Systematic Review of Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction Following Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatments for Hair Loss
Both surgical and non-surgical hair loss treatments lack a standard treatment plan and sufficient patient satisfaction data.
research In Vivo Microautoradiography of [3H]1,24(OH)2D3 (Tacalcitol) Following Topical Application to Normal Rats and In Vitro Metabolism in Human Keratinocytes
Topical tacalcitol can treat psoriasis by acting directly on skin cells.
research A Hairy Situation: PADIs in Regeneration and Alopecia
Enzymes called PADIs play a key role in hair growth and loss.
research The Role of Heat Shock Proteins in the Pathogenesis of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Review of the Literature
Heat Shock Proteins are important in the development of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and could be targets for new treatments.
research Optimal Stimulation Toward the Dermal Papilla Lineage Can Be Promoted by Combined Use of Osteogenic and Adipogenic Inducers
Combining specific inducers helps dermal papilla cells regain hair-forming ability.
research Hormonal and Genetic Etiology of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
research Pathogenesis of Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, and environment, where testosterone affects hair growth and causes hair to become smaller and grow for a shorter time.
research 5α-Reductase Activity in the Prostate
Blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase can shrink the prostate and help treat enlarged prostate issues.
research Revising the Role of the Androgen Receptor in Breast Cancer
The document concludes that targeting the androgen receptor may be a promising breast cancer treatment, especially for certain types.
research Evaluation of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Patients with Mycosis Fungoides
Patients with mycosis fungoides have a higher risk of heart disease.