20 citations,
March 2013 in “Journal of Lipid Research” The research explains how a human enzyme binds and processes its substrate, which could relate to its role in biological functions and hair loss.
20 citations,
January 2003 in “Dermatology online journal” Prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost might help grow hair on the scalp and body.
18 citations,
October 2021 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.
18 citations,
February 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PGD2 increases androgen receptor activity in hair cells, which could be targeted to treat hair loss.
14 citations,
June 2015 in “Toxicology and Industrial Health” Low doses of BPA can increase prostate growth and change hormone levels in adult rats.
12 citations,
April 2019 in “Scientific Reports” A protein called HMGB1 helps hair grow by affecting prostaglandin metabolism.
11 citations,
May 2016 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology” A substance called 15-deoxy prostaglandin J2 can cause hair follicle cells to die, which might explain how prostaglandin D2 can lead to hair loss.
9 citations,
December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Certain drugs are effective for skin conditions like psoriasis, vitiligo, and hair loss.
9 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, and antioxidants may help treat hair loss.
9 citations,
August 2014 in “European journal of ophthalmology” PGF2α receptors in human eyelids are found in specific parts of hair follicles, explaining eyelash changes with glaucoma treatment.
9 citations,
November 2012 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” A compound from brown algae boosts the production of a certain inflammatory substance in skin cells.
6 citations,
July 2008 in “Clinical and experimental optometry” Prostaglandin eye drops for glaucoma can rarely cause too much cheek hair growth.
5 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Prostaglandin analogue may help with eyebrow loss in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
5 citations,
July 2014 in “Acta Crystallographica Section D-biological Crystallography” Mutations in the enzyme don't significantly change how it binds to its specific substances.
3 citations,
May 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's excessive hair growth around a leg ulcer was linked to a treatment with Prostaglandin E1 ointment.
3 citations,
July 2010 in “Archives of internal medicine” A woman kept her eyelashes during chemotherapy possibly because of her glaucoma eye drops.
2 citations,
March 2021 in “Reproduction” Finasteride may affect male fertility by interfering with specific sperm signaling.
2 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Higher levels of the DP2 receptor may lead to hair loss.
2 citations,
February 2014 in “Animal Biotechnology” The PTGER2 gene is highly active in Cashmere goat skin and its activity changes with the hair growth cycle.
2 citations,
April 2012 in “Science-business Exchange” Blocking a protein called prostaglandin D2 might help treat hair loss.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Experimental cell research” Prostaglandin E2 collagen matrix may help stimulate hair growth.
1 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking Prostaglandin D₂ may help treat hair loss.
1 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone levels in skin cells through reactive oxygen species, not enzymes, which could lead to new hair loss treatments.
1 citations,
January 2013 Bimatoprost treats glaucoma and promotes hair growth, with potential for more medical uses.
September 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Combining TRA and latanoprost is most effective for treating localized alopecia areata.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Prostaglandin E2 helps prevent hair loss from radiotherapy by protecting hair growth cells and aiding self-repair.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Ageratum conyzoides L. extract may effectively and safely treat hair loss.
December 2019 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal” People with Alopecia areata have higher levels of prostaglandin D2 in their blood and tissues.
April 2019 in “Radiotherapy and oncology” HPV infection is linked to better survival in advanced anal cancer, higher radiation doses improve survival, especially in HPV-negative patients, and prostaglandin E₂ pretreatment can protect mouse hair follicles from radiation damage.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, which could be a new target for treating hair loss and other skin conditions driven by testosterone.