20 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
7 citations,
January 2023 in “Journal of Hematology & Oncology” Using protein degradation to fight cancer drug resistance shows promise but needs more precise targeting and fewer side effects.
January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” A protein combining parathyroid hormone and collagen helped hair regrow in mice with a hair loss condition.
December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Keratin proteins are crucial for hair structure and strength.
92 citations,
November 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” BMP signaling controls hair follicle size and cell growth by affecting cell cycle genes.
64 citations,
July 2016 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The p53 protein has complex, sometimes contradictory functions, including tumor suppression and promoting cell survival.
13 citations,
January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” The African spiny mouse heals skin without scarring due to different protein activity compared to the common house mouse, which heals with scarring.
13 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Heat damages hair, with Asian hair losing more protein than Caucasian hair.
139 citations,
December 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” K6hf is a unique protein found only in a specific layer of hair follicles.
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November 2009 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document suggests that certain protein deficiencies and scalp blistering in Epidermolysis Bullosa may cause hair loss.
18 citations,
June 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Vitamin D boosts a specific protein in skin cells linked to hair follicles.
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September 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice with more Flightless I protein grew back their claws better after amputation.
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January 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” ADAM 10 and ADAM 12 proteins are involved in different stages of hair growth and could be targets for treating hair disorders.
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September 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” The cornified envelope is crucial for skin's barrier function and involves key proteins and genetic factors.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” FKBP10 and FBN2 are key proteins for hair growth in cashmere goats.
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May 2005 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Versican, a protein, is less present in thinning hair follicles and this decrease might contribute to common hair loss in men.
65 citations,
February 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Anti-acne medications may work by reducing the activity of a protein involved in acne development.
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March 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” An elderly man with skin amyloidosis and abnormal blood proteins was monitored without finding widespread disease after 18 months.
November 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Finasteride affects the male rat brain by reducing certain protein activation, but these effects may reverse after stopping the drug.
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August 2018 in “Deleted Journal” Guasha changed rat skin appearance and blood vessels temporarily without affecting certain nerve proteins or fiber structure.
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October 2009 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The research found that Atypical Progeroid Syndrome has unique symptoms and is not caused by the buildup of a certain mutant protein.
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July 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Imiquimod cream activates hair follicle stem cells and causes early hair growth by changing immune cells and certain protein expressions.
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November 2018 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” Mongolian gerbils heal wounds differently than mice, with unique protein levels and gene expression that affect skin repair.
186 citations,
December 2012 in “Current opinion in cell biology” Keratin proteins are increasingly recognized as important for cell health and are linked to many diseases.
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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Eating less sugar, milk, and saturated fats and more vegetables and fish may help treat and prevent acne.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.
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October 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain genes control the color of human hair by affecting pigment production.
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October 1999 in “Developmental Dynamics” Mutations in the hairless gene in mice affect its expression and lead to a range of developmental issues in multiple tissues.