research Alpha-Difluoromethylornithine, a Polyamine Inhibitor: Its Potential Role in Controlling Hair Growth and in Cancer Treatment and Chemoprevention
DFMO may help control hair growth and treat cancer.
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30 / 305 resultsresearch Activated Polyamine Catabolism Depletes Acetyl-CoA Pools and Suppresses Prostate Tumor Growth in TRAMP Mice
Overexpressing SSAT enzyme reduces prostate tumor growth in mice.
research Enzymes
Enzymes are classified into six types and are essential for many biological processes, with only a few targeted by drugs.
research Enzymes
Enzymes play crucial roles in metabolism, health, and disease management.
research Bachmann–Bupp Syndrome and Treatment
DFMO treatment improves hair growth, muscle tone, and development in Bachmann-Bupp syndrome patients.
research Overexpression of Spermidine/Spermine N1-Acetyltransferase Under the Control of Mouse Metallothionein I Promoter in Transgenic Mice: Evidence for a Striking Post-Transcriptional Regulation of Transgene Expression by a Polyamine Analogue
Overexpression of SSAT in mice causes hair loss, liver damage, and sensitivity to polyamine analogues.
research The Rational Role Of Polyamines In Epidermal Differentiation
Adjusting polyamine levels could help treat skin disorders like psoriasis and skin cancer.
research Elevated Ornithine Decarboxylase Activity Promotes Skin Tumorigenesis by Stimulating the Recruitment of Bulge Stem Cells but Not via Toxic Polyamine Catabolic Metabolites
Increased ODC activity leads to skin tumors by recruiting stem cells, not by toxic byproducts.
research Polyamines and Hair: A Couple in Search of Perfection
Polyamines are important for hair growth, but more research is needed to understand their functions and treatment potential.
research Cytostatics and Immunosuppressive Drugs: Toxicities and Management
Some cancer and immune system drugs can cause serious side effects, including heart, lung, nerve, and organ damage, which need careful monitoring and management.
research Promotion of Homology-Directed DNA Repair by Polyamines
Polyamines help fix DNA damage accurately in cells.
research Telogen Effluvium: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments
Telogen Effluvium is a condition causing excessive hair loss due to stress, illness, drugs, or hormonal changes, and can be treated with specific products or naturally resolves after 3-4 years.
research Gain-Of-Function Variants In The ODC1 Gene Cause A Syndromic Neurodevelopmental Disorder Associated With Macrocephaly, Alopecia, Dysmorphic Features, And Neuroimaging Abnormalities
ODC1 gene mutations cause a neurodevelopmental disorder with large head size, hair loss, and facial abnormalities.
research Molecular Genetic Dissection of ILVEN Leads to Successful Targeted Therapy
Targeted therapy with Ustekinumab significantly improved a skin condition called ILVEN, which is caused by mutations in the CARD14 gene.
research Inhibition of Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma Development in Protein Kinase C Epsilon Transgenic Mice by Alpha-Difluoromethylornithine with Hair Follicle Degeneration and Hair Loss
Alpha-difluoromethylornithine prevents cancer in mice but causes hair loss.
research Synergy of Eflornithine Cream with Laser and Light-Based Systems for Hair Management
Using Eflornithine cream with laser treatments improves facial hair removal.
research Expanding the Phenotype: Four New Cases and Hope for Treatment in Bachmann-Bupp Syndrome
Four new cases of Bachmann-Bupp syndrome suggest potential for targeted treatment.
research Increased Hair Polyamine Levels in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's patients have higher levels of certain chemicals in their hair.
research Commentary on: Hairless and the Polyamine Putrescine Form a Negative Regulatory Loop in the Epidermis
The commentary explains that a balance of HR protein and putrescine is important for normal hair growth.
research Different Polyamine Levels in the Vertex and Occipital Hair of Pattern Hair Loss Patients
People with pattern hair loss have higher polyamine levels in the top of their head compared to the back.
research Comparative Studies on Polyamine Levels in Plasma and Urine of Androgenic Alopecia Patients Treated with Finasteride for a Period of Three Years
Finasteride treatment for three years changes certain polyamine levels in the blood but not in urine.
research Hairless And The Polyamine Putrescine Form A Negative Regulatory Loop In The Epidermis
Hairless protein and putrescine regulate each other, affecting hair growth and skin balance.
research Methods in Hair Research: How to Objectively Distinguish Between Anagen and Catagen in Human Hair Follicle Organ Culture
A reliable system was developed to distinguish hair growth stages, aiding in identifying hair growth promoters or inhibitors.
research Hormonal Treatment Strategies Tailored to Non-Binary Transgender Individuals
Non-binary transgender individuals need personalized hormonal treatments for better well-being and quality of life.
research Idiopathic Hirsutism: Androgen Role and Treatment Options
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.
research Characteristics of Flutamide Action on Prostatic and Testicular Functions in the Rat
Flutamide combined with an LHRH agonist effectively inhibits prostate growth, suggesting it could treat prostate cancer.
research Cutaneous Application of Alpha-Methylspermidine Activates the Growth of Resting Hair Follicles in Mice
Putting α-methylspermidine on mouse skin can start hair growth.
research Synthesis of Minoxidil Conjugates and Their Evaluation as HL-60 Differentiation Agents
Some minoxidil combinations can help differentiate leukemia cells without harming other cells.
research Dynamic Expression of Ornithine Decarboxylase in Hair Growth
Ornithine decarboxylase is crucial for hair growth and follicle development.
research A Definitive Role of Ornithine Decarboxylase in Photocarcinogenesis
Inhibiting ODC can prevent UV-induced skin cancer.