research KCNQ Potassium Channels Modulate Sensitivity of Skin Down-Hair (D-Hair) Mechanoreceptors
KCNQ potassium channels help control the sensitivity of touch receptors in the skin.
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research The Emerging Structural Pharmacology of ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channels
KATP channels are important for energy balance and are targeted by drugs for diabetes, hypoglycemia, hypertension, and hair loss.
research Human Hair Follicles Contain Two Forms of ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channels, Only One Sensitive to Minoxidil
One minoxidil-sensitive potassium channel exists in human hair follicles.
research Minoxidil Prevents MDMA-Induced Serotonin Depletions: Role of Mitochondrial ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channels, Akt, and ERK
Minoxidil prevents serotonin loss from MDMA by affecting potassium channels and increasing Akt phosphorylation.
research Pharmacological Evidence for the Involvement of Adenosine Triphosphate Sensitive Potassium Channels in Chloroquine-Induced Itch in Mice
ATP-sensitive potassium channels play a role in chloroquine-induced itch in mice.
research The Role of ATP-Sensitive Inward Rectifier Potassium Channels in the Regulation of Reactive Oxygen Species in the Western Honey Bee, Apis Mellifera L.
Activating certain potassium channels in honey bees can lower antioxidant levels and reduce death rates during heavy mite infestations, potentially aiding their immune response.
research Special Collection on Inward Rectifying Potassium Channels
Inward rectifier potassium channels are important in many body functions and diseases, and could be potential drug targets.
research Minoxidil: Mechanisms of Action on Hair Growth
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
research Comparison of the Effects of the K+-Channel Openers Cromakalim and Minoxidil Sulphate on Vascular Smooth Muscle
Cromakalim relaxes various blood vessels, while minoxidil sulphate is more selective; they likely act on different potassium channels.
research Novel and Established Potassium Channel Openers Stimulate Hair Growth In Vitro: Implications for Their Modes of Action in Hair Follicles
Potassium channel openers like minoxidil help hair grow by acting on hair follicles.
research The Possible Involvement of KATP Channels in Cholestatic Pruritus in Mice
KATP channels may help reduce itching in liver disease.
research Minoxidil Suppressed Mitochondrial Depolarization and Subsequent Neuronal Cell Death by Decreasing Intracellular Potassium Level
Minoxidil may protect the brain from damage by preventing cell death and energy loss.
research Electrophysiological Mechanisms of Minoxidil Sulfate-Induced Vasodilation of Rabbit Portal Vein
The study explains how minoxidil sulfate causes vasodilation in rabbits by opening potassium channels and inhibiting calcium channels.
research Nitric Oxide-Dependent Vasodilation Induced by Minoxidil in Isolated Rat Aorta
Minoxidil relaxes rat blood vessels mainly through nitric oxide and potassium channels.
research K ATP Channels and Cardiovascular Disease
K_ATP channel gene mutations are linked to heart diseases, but more research is needed to understand the connection and treatment potential.
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 Effects of Potassium Channel Modulators on the Responses of Mammalian Slowly Adapting Mechanoreceptors
Potassium channel modulators mostly increase the activity of rat whisker mechanoreceptors.
research Minoxidil Use in Dermatology, Side Effects, and Recent Patents
Minoxidil treats hair loss, promotes growth, has side effects, and has recent patents.
research Cantú Syndrome Is Caused by Mutations in ABCC9
Cantú syndrome is caused by mutations in the ABCC9 gene.
research The Hair Growing Effect of Minoxidil
Minoxidil helps hair growth by increasing blood flow and stimulating hair follicles.
research Hair Growth-Promoting Effects of Camellia Seed Cake Extract in Human Dermal Papilla Cells and C57BL/6 Mice
Camellia seed cake extract helps hair grow by affecting cell growth and growth factor levels.
research Effectivity of Minoxidil as a Treatment for Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil can effectively treat patchy hair loss by stimulating hair growth.
research Immunohistochemical, Pharmacovigilance, and Omics Analyses Reveal the Involvement of ATP-Sensitive K+ Channel Subunits in Cancers: Role in Drug-Disease Interactions
ATP-sensitive K+ channel subunits, particularly Sur2A, play a significant role in various cancers.
research Characterization of Minoxidil/Hydroxypropyl-β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex in Aqueous Alginate Gel Useful for Alopecia Management: Efficacy Evaluation in Male Rats
The gel made of minoxidil and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin improves hair growth and is good for long-term use.
research Promotion Effect of Acankoreoside J, a Lupane-Triterpene in Acanthopanax Koreanum, on Hair Growth
Acankoreoside J from Acanthopanax koreanum may help promote hair growth.
research Acquired Generalized Hypertrichosis Due to Diazoxide
A 6-year-old boy developed excessive hair growth after taking diazoxide for low blood sugar.
research The Action of Diazoxide and Minoxidil Sulphate on Rat Blood Vessels: A Comparison with Cromakalim
Diazoxide, minoxidil sulphate, and cromakalim relax rat blood vessels by opening K+ channels, with some differences in their actions.
research Direct-Acting Vasodilators
Hydralazine and minoxidil are blood pressure medications that relax blood vessels, with potential side effects like rapid heartbeat and fluid retention, and are used for severe or pregnancy-related hypertension.
research The Decrease of Minoxidil 1% Side Effects by Using Herbal Stimulants in Cerita Hair Tonic
Herbal stimulants in Cerita hair tonic can significantly reduce hair loss and the side effects of Minoxidil 1%.
research Minoxidil Opens Mitochondrial KATP Channels and Confers Cardioprotection
Minoxidil protects heart and improves recovery.