April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found that certain characteristics like age, sex, race, marital status, and education level can influence whether alopecia patients stick to their hair loss treatment with topical minoxidil.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Aging causes changes in scalp cells that can negatively affect hair health.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Researchers found a new way to isolate sweat glands from the scalp for study and culture.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” GATA6 is important for maintaining and differentiating cells in a key area of human skin.
January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” The conclusion is that the nuclear lamina and LINC complex in skin cells respond to mechanical signals, affecting gene expression and cell differentiation, which is important for skin health and can impact skin diseases.
January 2018 in “Stem cells in clinical applications” Exosomes show promise for tissue repair and regeneration with advantages over traditional cell therapies.
July 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” New treatments for hair growth and psoriasis may be possible, and gene differences could affect baldness and the severity of skin conditions.
PEGylated liposomal doxorubicin improves cancer treatment effectiveness and reduces side effects like heart damage and hair loss.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” PSA testing is a reliable method for detecting prostate cancer, and opioids may lower PSA levels, but triglycerides don't affect prostate cancer risk.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” Higher urethral PSA levels after prostate removal surgery may be linked to more hair loss and higher PSA levels post-surgery.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” Opioid use may lower PSA levels, suggesting a possible role in prostate cancer control; PSA testing is useful for detecting prostate cancer; serum triglycerides are not linked to prostate cancer risk; and higher urethral PSA levels may be associated with local hormone activity.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” The document does not confirm if radical prostatectomy is the best treatment for locally advanced prostate cancer.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” Serum triglyceride levels are not linked to prostate cancer risk.
July 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists found gene mutations that affect hair loss, skin stem cells, and skin disorders, and identified drugs that may help treat blood vessel and skin conditions.
April 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” Human prostate cells produce more WISP1/CCN4 when there's not enough oxygen.
January 2007 in “The Year book of surgery” The mouse model shows potential for understanding and improving scarless wound healing, and Wnt-4 and TGF-β1 play a role in wound healing and scar formation.
April 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” Hair loss, prostate size, and urinary issues are related due to androgen effects.
1039 citations,
February 2009 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Skin stem cells are crucial for maintaining and repairing the skin and hair, using a complex mix of signals to do so.
508 citations,
February 2007 in “Cell” Epithelial stem cells are crucial for tissue renewal and repair, and understanding them could improve treatments for damage and cancer.
438 citations,
October 2010 in “Oncogene” Keratins help protect cells, aid in cancer diagnosis, and influence cancer behavior and treatment.
417 citations,
September 2005 in “PLoS biology” Understanding gene expression in hair follicles can reveal insights into hair growth and disorders.
375 citations,
February 2006 in “Journal of Cell Science” The document concludes that the hair cycle is a complex process involving growth, regression, and rest phases, regulated by various molecular signals.
326 citations,
February 2009 in “The American journal of pathology” Lgr5 is a marker for active, self-renewing stem cells in the intestine and skin, important for tissue maintenance.
305 citations,
July 2016 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Polysaccharides have many health benefits and are used in drugs, but isolating and purifying them is complex and requires careful methods.
276 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that mouse models are helpful but have limitations for skin wound healing research, and suggests using larger animals and genetically modified mice for better human application.
260 citations,
July 2010 in “Cell” Mutations in the SRD5A3 gene cause a new type of glycosylation disorder by blocking the production of a molecule necessary for protein glycosylation.
234 citations,
September 2004 in “Clinical cancer research” BAY 43-9006 helps control kidney cancer growth but doesn't significantly increase overall survival.
214 citations,
March 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” Telogen effluvium is a reversible hair loss condition that requires a detailed diagnosis and often resolves on its own.
211 citations,
May 2018 in “Trends in cell biology” Different types of skin cells play specific roles in development, healing, and cancer.
208 citations,
July 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.