research Vitamin D Receptor: New Assignments for an Already Busy Receptor
The vitamin D receptor is involved in multiple body functions beyond calcium regulation, including immune response and rapid reactions not related to gene activity.
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research Vitamin D Metabolism and Function in the Skin
Skin cells produce and activate vitamin D, which regulates skin functions and supports hair growth.
research Rickets With Alopecia: An Inborn Error of Vitamin D Metabolism
Two sisters with rickets and hair loss had a genetic issue with vitamin D processing, and only improved when given phosphorus supplements.
research Vitamin D and the Skin: Physiology and Pathophysiology
Vitamin D and its receptor regulate skin functions like cell growth, immunity, hair cycle, and tumor prevention.
research Inactivation of the Vitamin D Receptor Enhances Susceptibility of Murine Skin to UV-Induced Tumorigenesis
Mice without the vitamin D receptor are more prone to UV-induced skin tumors.
research 25 Hydroxyvitamin D 1 Alpha-Hydroxylase Is Required for Optimal Epidermal Differentiation and Permeability Barrier Homeostasis
The enzyme 25 Hydroxyvitamin D 1 α-Hydroxylase is essential for healthy skin and recovery after skin damage.
research Quantification of the Vitamin D Receptor-Coregulator Interaction
Vitamin D receptor binds similarly to natural and synthetic ligands, affecting gene regulation.
research The Vitamin D Receptor as Tumor Suppressor in Skin
Vitamin D and its receptor may help prevent skin cancer.
research Prolonged Treatment with Finasteride (a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor) Does Not Affect Bone Density and Metabolism
Long-term finasteride use doesn't change bone density or metabolism.
research Hereditary 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D-Resistant Rickets Due to an Opal Mutation Causing Premature Termination of the Vitamin D Receptor
A specific gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets and hair loss.
research Evidence for 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3-Independent Transactivation by the Vitamin D Receptor
The vitamin D receptor can work without its usual activating molecule.
research Differential Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.
research Vitamin D Receptor Ablation Alters Skin Architecture and Homeostasis of Dendritic Epidermal T Cells
Lack of Vitamin D receptor changes skin structure and increases certain immune cells in the skin.
research A Human Vitamin D Receptor Mutation Causes Rickets and Impaired Th1/Th17 Responses
A vitamin D receptor mutation causes rickets and affects immune responses.
research Ligand-Independent Actions of the Vitamin D Receptor: More Questions Than Answers
The vitamin D receptor can act without its usual activating molecule, affecting hair growth and skin cancer, but its full range of actions is not well understood.
research Vitamin D3 and Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Vitamin D3 may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but side effects and cancer cell protection are concerns.
research Functional Analysis of VDR Gene Mutation R343H in a Child with Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets with Alopecia
The R343H mutation in the VDR gene causes vitamin D-resistant rickets with alopecia by impairing specific gene activity.
research Rickets with Alopecia: Remission Following a Course of 1-Alpha-Hydroxy Vitamin D3 Therapy
Child with rickets improved with a specific vitamin D therapy, but alopecia did not change.
research Structure-Guided Manipulation of the Regioselectivity of the Cyclosporine A Hydroxylase CYP-sb21 from Sebekia Benihana
Scientists improved an enzyme to better produce a hair growth-promoting chemical from an immunosuppressant.
research Punch Hair Transplants
Vitamin D helps regulate calcium levels in the body.
research Vitamin D Status Assessment: Lack of Correlation Between Serum and Hair 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol Levels in Healthy Young Adults
Vitamin D levels in hair don't match those in blood, so hair isn't a reliable indicator of Vitamin D status.
research Rickets with Alopecia Signals Vitamin D Dependent Rickets Type II
A child with rickets and hair loss might have a rare type of rickets that doesn't improve much with usual vitamin D and calcium treatment.
research The Role of the Vitamin D Receptor in the Epidermal Stem Cell Response to Wounding
Vitamin D receptor is crucial for skin wound healing.
research Risk Factors and Lipid Metabolism Characteristics of Early-Onset Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pilot Study
Low HDL-C, uric acid, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D are risk factors for early-onset male hair loss.
research Association Between Trichoscopic Features, Serum Hormone Levels, and Vitamin D Concentration in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia in Eastern China: A Cross-Sectional Study
Higher SHBG levels are linked to less severe hair loss in women, but vitamin D levels don't seem to affect hair loss.
research A Rare Case of Vitamin D Dependent Rickets Type II: A Case Report
A child with a rare type of rickets showed some improvement with high doses of vitamin D, but such conditions often respond poorly to treatment.
research Ligand-Independent Actions of Vitamin D Receptor
The vitamin D receptor helps maintain hair and bone health even without binding vitamin D.
research Comparison of Hair Shaft Repairing Efficacy Between Panthenol and Hydrolyzed Protein
Panthenol is more effective than hydrolyzed protein at improving hair roughness and reducing breakage.
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 Vitamin D and the Epidermis
Vitamin D is important for skin cell growth and health, and its active form and receptor play key roles in skin and hair processes.