research Diversification and Specialization of Touch Receptors in Skin
Skin has specialized touch receptors that can tell different sensations apart.
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research Development and Progression of Alopecia in the Vitamin D Receptor Null Mouse
Mice without the vitamin D receptor gene lose hair due to disrupted hair follicle cycles.
research Hair Follicles’ Transit-Amplifying Cells Govern Concurrent Dermal Adipocyte Production Through Sonic Hedgehog
Cells in hair follicles help create fat cells in the skin by releasing a protein called Sonic Hedgehog.
research The Paradox of p53: What, How, and Why?
The p53 protein has complex, sometimes contradictory functions, including tumor suppression and promoting cell survival.
research Repairing the Lungs One Breath at a Time: How Dedicated or Facultative Are You?
Lung repair involves both dedicated and flexible stem cells, important for developing new treatments.
research Development and Validation of a Quality of Life Measurement for Chronic Skin Disorders in French: VQ-Dermato
The VQ-Dermato is a reliable French questionnaire for measuring quality of life in chronic skin disorder patients.
research Mammalian Fetal Organ Regeneration
Fetal wounds heal without scarring because of different biological factors, which could help improve adult wound healing.
research Advanced Therapies for Skin Injuries
New skin substitutes for treating severe burns and chronic wounds are being developed, but a permanent solution for deep wounds is not yet available commercially.
research Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Epidermal Homeostasis in We/We Wal/Wal Mice with Postnatal Alopecia
The we/we wal/wal mice have defects in hair growth and skin layer formation, causing hair loss, useful for understanding alopecia.
research Activin B Promotes Initiation and Development of Hair Follicles in Mice
Activin B helps start and grow hair follicles in mice.
research The Incidental Pore: CaV1.2 and Stem Cell Activation in Quiescent Hair Follicles
CaV1.2 helps activate hair follicle stem cells without calcium flux.
research Cross-Species Amplification of Human Microsatellite Markers in Pig-Tailed and Stump-Tailed Macaques
Some human genetic markers work for genetic studies in pig-tailed and stump-tailed macaques, which can help in their conservation.
research Effect of Prunus Tomentosa Thumb Total Flavone on Hair Growth
Prunus Tomentosa extract is effective in promoting hair growth, similar to minoxidil.
research Novel Use of Matrix for Hair Growth
The technique can potentially treat hair loss by using a matrix to grow new hair from cells.
research Treatment of Invasive Aspergillosis with Itraconazole
Itraconazole is potentially effective for treating invasive aspergillosis, but more research is needed.
research Oligomeric Procyanidins in Apple Polyphenol Are Main Active Components for Inhibition of Pancreatic Lipase and Triglyceride Absorption
Apple polyphenol, especially oligomeric procyanidins, can reduce fat absorption and lower blood fat levels.
research Targeting Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in the Treatment of Impaired Wound Healing: A Systematic Review
Treatments that reduce oxidative stress and fix mitochondrial problems may help heal chronic wounds.
research Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Potential Therapeutic Tool for Promoting Hair Growth
Platelet-rich plasma can potentially promote hair growth by stimulating cell growth and increasing certain proteins.
research Bone Morphogenetic Proteins and Their Antagonists in Skin and Hair Follicle Biology
Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) help control skin health, hair growth, and color, and could potentially be used to treat skin and hair disorders.
research The Harmonies Played by TGF-β in Stem Cell Biology
TGF-β is crucial for controlling stem cell behavior and changes in its signaling can lead to diseases like cancer.
research A Matter of Life and Death: Self-Renewal in Stem Cells
Stem cell self-renewal is complex and needs more research for full understanding.
research Tactile Innervation Densities Across the Whole Body
Young adults have about 230,000 tactile nerve fibers, decreasing 5-8% per decade with age.
research Experimental Induction of Alopecia Areata-Like Hair Loss in C3H/HeJ Mice Using Full-Thickness Skin Grafts
Skin grafts on mice can cause an immune response leading to hair loss, useful for studying human hair loss conditions.
research Epithelial Skin Biology: Stem Cells and Epidermal Homeostasis
The document concludes that while significant progress has been made in understanding skin biology and stem cells, more research is needed to fully understand their interactions with their environment.
research Surface Lipids as Multifunctional Mediators of Skin Responses to Environmental Stimuli
Skin surface lipids are important for skin health and altering them could help prevent aging and treat skin conditions.
research Development and Homeostasis of the Skin Epidermis
The skin protects the body and is constantly renewed by stem cells; disruptions can lead to cancer.
research TGF-β Family Signaling in Epithelial Differentiation and Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition
The TGF-β family helps control how cells change and move, affecting skin, hair, and organ development.
research Adipocytes in Skin Health and Disease
Fat cells are important for healthy skin, hair growth, and healing, and changes in these cells can affect skin conditions and aging.
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 Targeted Gene Delivery to Skin Cells In Vivo: A Comparative Study of Liposomes and Polymers as Delivery Vehicles
Nonionic liposomes are the best for delivering genes to skin cells.