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Targeting the Smoothened receptor shows promise for treating certain cancers.
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research Potassium Channel Openers: Pharmacological and Clinical Aspects
Potassium channel openers could help treat cardiovascular diseases and asthma but require better targeting to specific tissues for effective use.
research Regulation of Masculinization: Androgen Signaling for External Genitalia Development
Male genital development is driven by androgen signaling and understanding it could help address congenital anomalies.
research Catalytic Antibodies in Normal and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Catalytic antibodies are early indicators and active participants in the development of systemic lupus erythematosus.
research A Model System for Long-Term Serum-Free Suspension Organ Culture of Human Fetal Tissues: Experiments on Digits and Skin from Multiple Body Regions
Scientists developed a method to grow human fetal skin and digits in a lab for 3-4 weeks, which could help study skin features and understand genetic interactions in tissue formation.
research The Effects of GPR40 Agonists on Hair Growth Are Mediated by ANGPTL4
GPR40 agonists help hair growth through the protein ANGPTL4.
research ATP-Dependent Chromatin Remodeling During Mammalian Development
ATP-dependent chromatin-remodeling complexes are crucial for gene regulation, cell differentiation, and organ development in mammals.
research Functional Mapping of the Mouse Hairless Gene Promoter Region
Researchers found key regions in the mouse hairless gene that control its activity in skin and brain cells, affecting hair follicle function.
research Dermal Fibroblasts in Cutaneous Development and Healing
Skin cells called dermal fibroblasts are important for skin growth, hair growth, and wound healing.
research From Gene to Therapy in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy: Are We There Yet?
Effective treatments for spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy are not yet available; more research is needed.
research Finasteride Treatment Inhibits Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis in Male Mice
Finasteride reduces new brain cells in male mice, possibly causing depression.
research The Non-Cosmetic Dermatological Use of Botulinum Neurotoxin
Botulinum Neurotoxin-A can treat acne, oily skin, rosacea, hair loss, prevent scars, relieve nerve pain, reduce excessive sweating, and manage psoriasis, but more trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness.
research Progress on Mitochondria and Hair Follicle Development in Androgenetic Alopecia: Relationships and Therapeutic Perspectives
Maintaining healthy mitochondria may help treat hair loss.
research Meeting Report: 68th Montagna Symposium on the Biology of Skin 'Decoding Complex Skin Diseases: Integrating Genetics, Genomics, and Disease Biology'
The symposium highlighted the importance of genetics in understanding and treating complex skin diseases.
research Potential Factors Contributing to Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.
research Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Current Status of Pathogenesis
The document concludes that the exact way alcohol causes harm to fetal development is unknown, but it significantly affects nutrient transport to the fetus and a safe level of alcohol during pregnancy is not determined.
research Finasteride Has Regionally Different Effects on Brain Oxidative Stress and Acetylcholinesterase Activity in Acute Thioacetamide-Induced Hepatic Encephalopathy in Rats
Finasteride affects brain stress and enzyme activity differently in various regions, possibly helping with liver-related brain issues.
research The Dynamics of the Skin’s Immune System
The skin has a complex immune system that is essential for protection and healing, requiring more research for better wound treatment.
research Plumbagin, A Natural Compound With Several Biological Effects And Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Plumbagin may help protect cells, reduce inflammation, and has potential for treating various diseases, but more research is needed.
research Perilla Frutescens: A Rich Source of Pharmacologically Active Compounds
Perilla frutescens, an East Asian plant, contains 400 bioactive compounds that have various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, and anticancer effects, and can treat conditions like diabetes, skin allergies, and neurological disorders.
research Maternal Iron Status in Early Pregnancy and DNA Methylation in Offspring: An Epigenome-Wide Meta-Analysis
A mother's iron levels early in pregnancy can influence the DNA makeup of her child, potentially affecting the child's health.
research Topical Sodium Valproate-Loaded Nanospanlastics Versus Conventional Topical Steroid Therapy in Alopecia Areata: A Randomized Controlled Study
Both treatments for alopecia areata showed similar modest effectiveness.
research Integrated-Omics Profiling Unveils the Disparities of Host Defense to ECM Scaffolds During Wound Healing in Aged Individuals
Aged individuals heal wounds less effectively due to specific immune cell issues.
research Biological and Mechanical Influence of Three-Dimensional Microenvironment Formed in Microwell on Multicellular Spheroids Composed of Heterogeneous Hair Follicle Stem Cells
3D microenvironments in microwells improve hair follicle stem cell behavior and hair regeneration.
research Acorus Calamus: A Bio-Reserve of Medicinal Values
*Acorus calamus* has many medicinal benefits but needs more safety research.
research Tackling Underrepresentation to Aid Understanding of Parkinson’s Disease: Progress and Further Opportunities
Increasing research diversity is key for better understanding and treating Parkinson's Disease.
research Hair Zinc and Chromium Levels Associated with Reduced Likelihood of Age-Related Cognitive Decline in Centenarians and Oldest-Old Adults
Higher hair levels of zinc and chromium were linked to less cognitive decline in very old people.
research Stress, Hair Growth Control, and the Neuro-Endocrine-Immune Connection
Stress may affect hair growth by influencing hair follicle development and could contribute to hair loss.
research Hypothalamic DNA Methylation in Rats with Dihydrotestosterone-Induced Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Effects of Low-Frequency Electro-Acupuncture
Electro-acupuncture may help treat PCOS in rats by changing brain DNA methylation.
research Role of S-Palmitoylation by ZDHHC13 in Mitochondrial Function and Metabolism in Liver
ZDHHC13 is important for normal liver function and metabolism, affecting mitochondrial activity.