research Basics of Androgen Synthesis and Action
Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.
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Testosterone is made by Leydig cells, is active when not bound to proteins, and works by binding to receptors in muscles and other tissues.
research Characterization of Mouse Profilaggrin: Evidence for Nuclear Engulfment and Translocation of the Profilaggrin B-Domain During Epidermal Differentiation
Mouse profilaggrin helps in skin cell differentiation and may be involved in calcium signaling.
research Targeting Neurosteroid Synthesis as a Therapy for Schizophrenia-Related Alterations Induced by Early Psychosocial Stress
A drug improved schizophrenia-like symptoms in stressed rats by changing brain steroid levels.
research Epithelial Cells in the Hair Follicle Bulge Do Not Contribute to Epidermal Regeneration After Glucocorticoid-Induced Cutaneous Atrophy
Hair follicle bulge cells don't help skin regrow after glucocorticoid damage; interfollicular epidermis cells do.
research Synchronously Developing Collet Hairs in Arabidopsis Thaliana Provide an Easily Accessible System for Studying Nuclear Movement and Endoreduplication
Arabidopsis collet hairs are good for studying nuclear movement and DNA content increase during growth.
research Immunohistochemical Study of Hair Follicle Stem Cells in Regenerated Hair Follicles Induced by Wnt10b
Increasing Wnt10b levels can help grow new hair follicles in mice.
research Expression of Three Adipokines (Adiponectin, Leptin, and Resistin) in Normal Canine Skin: A Pilot Study
The three adipokines—leptin, adiponectin, and resistin—are present in various cells of normal dog skin.
research Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Overexpression in Miniaturized Follicles in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Aryl hydrocarbon receptor overexpression found in miniaturized hair follicles in female hair loss.
research Dexamethasone, a Synthetic Glucocorticoid, Induces the Activity of Androgen Receptor in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Dexamethasone increases the activity of androgen receptors in human skin cells, which may link it to certain types of hair loss.
research Genome-Wide DNA Methylation and Transcriptome Analyses Reveal the Key Gene for Wool Type Variation in Sheep
The SOSTDC1 gene is crucial for determining sheep wool type.
research The Localization of Cytokeratin 19 and Vimentin in Sprague Dawley Albino Rat Skin Tissue
CK19 and Vimentin are proteins found in rat skin that help with skin renewal and maintaining cell structure.
research The Opioid Receptor Influences Circadian Rhythms in Human Keratinocytes Through the β-Arrestin Pathway
Delta-opioid receptors affect skin cell circadian rhythms, possibly impacting wound healing and cancer.
research Justicia Procumbens Prevents Hair Loss in Androgenic Alopecia Mice
Justicia procumbens extract may help prevent hair loss and improve hair thickness and shine in a type of hair loss condition.
research Janus Kinase Inhibitor Increases Hair Growth by Increasing Beta-Catenin Activity in Outer Root Sheath Cells
JAK inhibitors help hair growth by boosting beta-catenin activity in hair root cells.
research Short Peptides Induce Development of Root Hair in Nicotiana Tabacum
Certain short peptides can increase root hair growth in tobacco plants.
research Integration of Biochemical and Mechanical Signals at the Nuclear Periphery: Impacts on Skin Development and Disease
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.
research Mechanism of Action of Avicennia Marina Heartwood Extract and Avicequinone C on Human Dermal Papilla Cells Isolated from Androgenic Alopecia Patients
Avicennia Marina extract and avicequinone C can reduce hair loss hormone production and increase hair growth factors, suggesting they could be used to treat androgenic alopecia.
research Generalized Glucocorticoid Resistance
Mutations in the glucocorticoid receptor gene cause reduced sensitivity to glucocorticoids and may lead to poor response to treatment.
research Minireview: Vitamin D Receptor: New Assignments for an Already Busy Receptor
The vitamin D receptor has many roles in the body beyond managing calcium, affecting the immune system, hair growth, muscles, fat, bone marrow, and cancer cells.
research Live Imaging of Stem Cell and Progeny Behavior in Physiological Hair-Follicle Regeneration
Scientists used a special imaging technique to observe that hair follicle regeneration involves cell division and structural changes, mostly in the lower part of the follicle, and that the dermal papilla at the base is crucial for regrowth.
research Claudin Expression Modulations Reflect an Injury Response in the Murine Epidermis
Claudin expression changes help the skin respond to injury.
research Evaluation of Defensive Responses Associated with Panic in Female Rats: Serotonergic Activation Profile in the Dorsal Raphe Nucleus and Periaqueductal Gray
Female rats showed more panic-related behavior than males, influenced by hormonal cycles and certain drugs.
research The Role of Smads in Skin Development
Smad-4 and Smad-7 are key in hair follicle development, with other Smads being less important.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.
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 Role of 5α-Reductase in Health and Disease
5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
research In Situ Labeling of DNA Reveals Interindividual Variation in Nuclear DNA Breakdown in Hair and May Be Useful to Predict Success of Forensic Genotyping of Hair
In situ DNA labeling in hair can help predict forensic DNA analysis success.
research Crystalline Cataract and Uncombable Hair Syndrome in a 7-Year-Old Girl
The study found no common cause for a girl's crystalline cataract and uncombable hair, suggesting their co-occurrence might be coincidental.
research Status of Sex Reassignment Surgery for Gender Identity Disorder in Japan
In Japan, sex reassignment surgery for gender identity disorder faces challenges and needs better medical support and education.